How long does it take for Shiba Inu's ears to stand up? Shiba Inu's ears usually start to stand up when they are 8-10 weeks after birth. Usually one side stands up first, and then the other side stands up after a period of time. Most Shiba Inu's ears stand up when they are eight months old. If the Shiba Inu’s ears are not erect even after 8 months of age, it means that the Shiba Inu has the gene for soft ears.

Generally, Shiba Inu dogs will slowly erect their ears at 8-10 weeks after birth, usually on one side first, and then on the other side after a period of time. But this is just a general rule, and not all Shiba Inu dogs will have their ears erect at 8-10 weeks. Some dogs will erect their ears a week or two or even a month later, but they usually erect their ears before 8 months.

If the Shiba Inu is already 8 months old and the ears have not yet stood up, it means that the Shiba Inu has the gene for soft ears and the ears will never stand up. Generally speaking, there are very few Shiba Inu dogs with erect ears, but special circumstances are not ruled out.

If you want to help Shiba Inu erect ears better, you can feed your dog more foods high in calcium in daily life, such as dried shrimps, tofu, kelp and cooked egg yolks. And the owner should pay attention to taking the Shiba Inu for reasonable exercise every day. Generally, the exercise time is about half an hour. It is generally recommended that owners take their Shiba Inu outdoors for appropriate exercise and sunbathing at four or five o'clock in the afternoon when the sun is not so strong. The ultraviolet rays in the sun help the dog absorb calcium and help the dog's ears stand up.