{"id":22155,"date":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:47","slug":"why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Why doesn&#8217;t My Chihuahua ears stand up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_doesnt_My_Chihuahua_ears_stand_up\" title=\"Why doesn&#8217;t My Chihuahua ears stand up?\">Why doesn&#8217;t My Chihuahua ears stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_are_my_Chihuahuas_ears_down\" title=\"Why are my Chihuahuas ears down?\">Why are my Chihuahuas ears down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Do_some_Chihuahuas_have_floppy_ears\" title=\"Do some Chihuahuas have floppy ears?\">Do some Chihuahuas have floppy ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Are_Chihuahuas_ears_supposed_to_stand_up\" title=\"Are Chihuahuas ears supposed to stand up?\">Are Chihuahuas ears supposed to stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Do_Chihuahua_ears_stay_floppy\" title=\"Do Chihuahua ears stay floppy?\">Do Chihuahua ears stay floppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Are_Chihuahua_ears_always_up\" title=\"Are Chihuahua ears always up?\">Are Chihuahua ears always up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_are_my_Chihuahuas_ears_floppy\" title=\"Why are my Chihuahuas ears floppy?\">Why are my Chihuahuas ears floppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#How_do_I_get_my_Chihuahuas_ears_to_stand_up\" title=\"How do I get my Chihuahuas ears to stand up?\">How do I get my Chihuahuas ears to stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_are_my_Chihuahuas_ears_not_standing_up\" title=\"Why are my Chihuahuas ears not standing up?\">Why are my Chihuahuas ears not standing up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#How_do_you_keep_a_Chihuahuas_ears_floppy\" title=\"How do you keep a Chihuahuas ears floppy?\">How do you keep a Chihuahuas ears floppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Do_Chihuahuas_ears_always_stick_up\" title=\"Do Chihuahuas ears always stick up?\">Do Chihuahuas ears always stick up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#What_does_it_mean_if_a_Chihuahua_ears_are_down\" title=\"What does it mean if a Chihuahua ears are down?\">What does it mean if a Chihuahua ears are down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Will_my_puppy_keep_his_floppy_ears\" title=\"Will my puppy keep his floppy ears?\">Will my puppy keep his floppy ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Can_Chihuahuas_ears_stay_floppy\" title=\"Can Chihuahuas ears stay floppy?\">Can Chihuahuas ears stay floppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_are_my_dogs_ears_floppy_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why are my dogs ears floppy all of a sudden?\">Why are my dogs ears floppy all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_wont_my_Chihuahuas_ears_stand_up\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my Chihuahuas ears stand up?\">Why won&#8217;t my Chihuahuas ears stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Is_it_normal_for_Chihuahuas_to_have_floppy_ears\" title=\"Is it normal for Chihuahuas to have floppy ears?\">Is it normal for Chihuahuas to have floppy ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Does_all_Chihuahua_ears_stand_up\" title=\"Does all Chihuahua ears stand up?\">Does all Chihuahua ears stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_Chihuahua_to_have_floppy_ears\" title=\"Is it normal for my Chihuahua to have floppy ears?\">Is it normal for my Chihuahua to have floppy ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_is_my_dogs_ears_not_standing_up\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s ears not standing up?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s ears not standing up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#How_do_you_keep_a_terriers_ears_from_standing_up\" title=\"How do you keep a terrier&#8217;s ears from standing up?\">How do you keep a terrier&#8217;s ears from standing up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#How_do_you_tape_a_Chihuahuas_ears\" title=\"How do you tape a Chihuahuas ears?\">How do you tape a Chihuahuas ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#Why_do_Chihuahua_ears_stand_up\" title=\"Why do Chihuahua ears stand up?\">Why do Chihuahua ears stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dogs_ears_are_down\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog&#8217;s ears are down?\">What does it mean when your dog&#8217;s ears are down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-doesnt-my-chihuahua-ears-stand-up\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_puppys_ears_will_stand_up\" title=\"How can you tell if a puppy&#8217;s ears will stand up?\">How can you tell if a puppy&#8217;s ears will stand up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_doesnt_My_Chihuahua_ears_stand_up\"><\/span>Why doesn&#8217;t My Chihuahua ears stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She&#8217;s just a pup<\/b> Chi&#8217;s are born with floppy ears. During the first few weeks of life, the cartilage in the ear will begin to firm and the ears will start standing without any assistance, according to Midwest Chihuahuas. Look for fully standing-up ears at the age of 5 to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_Chihuahuas_ears_down\"><\/span>Why are my Chihuahuas ears down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s very likely that the muscles which allow the ears to stand straight up have not fully developed yet. <b>The underdeveloped muscles around the ears cause them to flop down instead of perk up. Chihuahuas&#8217; ears will normally and naturally perk up later in life as they grow up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_some_Chihuahuas_have_floppy_ears\"><\/span>Do some Chihuahuas have floppy ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Chihuahuas born with floppy ears? <b>Not only do Chihuahuas have floppy ears when they are born, but all dogs are born the same way. Since the puppy is still in their early developmental stages, their cartilage and bones need time to grow strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahuas_ears_supposed_to_stand_up\"><\/span>Are Chihuahuas ears supposed to stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And that <b>they should stand up and even more so when the dog is attentive. Chihuahua ears should not be cropped; this is a disqualification as ears should be as nature intended. Many owners worry about floppy ears, the age at which they should start standing up, lopsided issues. when the ears won&#8217;t stand up and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahua_ears_stay_floppy\"><\/span>Do Chihuahua ears stay floppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Chihuahuas born with floppy ears? <b>Not only do Chihuahuas have floppy ears when they are born, but all dogs are born the same way. Since the puppy is still in their early developmental stages, their cartilage and bones need time to grow strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chihuahua_ears_always_up\"><\/span>Are Chihuahua ears always up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Per AKC breed standards, the Chi&#8217;s ears should be  <b>Large, erect type ears, held more upright when alert. Essentially, what this means is that the ears are large in proportion to the head and body And that they should stand up and even more so when the dog is attentive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_Chihuahuas_ears_floppy\"><\/span>Why are my Chihuahuas ears floppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are a variety of reasons for a Chihuahua&#8217;s ears to be floppy, very few of them are within your control. Factors like <b>the breeding of the Chihuahua and their age, diet, and anxiety levels could all cause floppy ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Chihuahuas_ears_to_stand_up\"><\/span>How do I get my Chihuahuas ears to stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She&#8217;s just a pup<\/b> Chi&#8217;s are born with floppy ears. During the first few weeks of life, the cartilage in the ear will begin to firm and the ears will start standing without any assistance, according to Midwest Chihuahuas. Look for fully standing-up ears at the age of 5 to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_Chihuahuas_ears_not_standing_up\"><\/span>Why are my Chihuahuas ears not standing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She&#8217;s just a pup<\/b> Chi&#8217;s are born with floppy ears. During the first few weeks of life, the cartilage in the ear will begin to firm and the ears will start standing without any assistance, according to Midwest Chihuahuas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_Chihuahuas_ears_floppy\"><\/span>How do you keep a Chihuahuas ears floppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Chihuahuas born with floppy ears? <b>Not only do Chihuahuas have floppy ears when they are born, but all dogs are born the same way. Since the puppy is still in their early developmental stages, their cartilage and bones need time to grow strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chihuahuas_ears_always_stick_up\"><\/span>Do Chihuahuas ears always stick up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>She&#8217;s just a pup Chi&#8217;s are born with floppy ears. <b>During the first few weeks of life, the cartilage in the ear will begin to firm and the ears will start standing without any assistance, according to Midwest Chihuahuas. Look for fully standing-up ears at the age of 5 to 6 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_a_Chihuahua_ears_are_down\"><\/span>What does it mean if a Chihuahua ears are down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a chi&#8217;s ears are back and pointing low, this is <b>usually a sign of submission, and you are likely to see this when your chi recognises a &#8216;pack leader&#8217;. A pack leader could be you or perhaps a bigger dog when out on a walk. It is not necessarily a sign of fear but actually understanding authority.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_puppy_keep_his_floppy_ears\"><\/span>Will my puppy keep his floppy ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, <b>ears standing up perfectly before three months will start to droop again when the puppy is teething. This is because nutrients being sent to the ears are now being diverted to the growing teeth. Usually, after the teething process is done, the ears will stand right up again at around six months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chihuahuas_ears_stay_floppy\"><\/span>Can Chihuahuas ears stay floppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprisingly, <b>most Chihuahuas will have floppy ears during their developmental years. While there are a variety of reasons for a Chihuahua&#8217;s ears to be floppy, very few of them are within your control. Factors like the breeding of the Chihuahua and their age, diet, and anxiety levels could all cause floppy ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_ears_floppy_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why are my dogs ears floppy all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Chihuahuas born with floppy ears? <b>Not only do Chihuahuas have floppy ears when they are born, but all dogs are born the same way. Since the puppy is still in their early developmental stages, their cartilage and bones need time to grow strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_Chihuahuas_ears_stand_up\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my Chihuahuas ears stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She&#8217;s just a pup<\/b> Chi&#8217;s are born with floppy ears. During the first few weeks of life, the cartilage in the ear will begin to firm and the ears will start standing without any assistance, according to Midwest Chihuahuas. Look for fully standing-up ears at the age of 5 to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_Chihuahuas_to_have_floppy_ears\"><\/span>Is it normal for Chihuahuas to have floppy ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprisingly, <b>most Chihuahuas will have floppy ears during their developmental years. While there are a variety of reasons for a Chihuahua&#8217;s ears to be floppy, very few of them are within your control. Factors like the breeding of the Chihuahua and their age, diet, and anxiety levels could all cause floppy ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_all_Chihuahua_ears_stand_up\"><\/span>Does all Chihuahua ears stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Per AKC breed standards, the Chi&#8217;s ears should be  Large, erect type ears, held more upright when alert. Essentially, what this means is that the ears are large in proportion to the head and body And that <b>they should stand up and even more so when the dog is attentive<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_Chihuahua_to_have_floppy_ears\"><\/span>Is it normal for my Chihuahua to have floppy ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprisingly, <b>most Chihuahuas will have floppy ears during their developmental years. While there are a variety of reasons for a Chihuahua&#8217;s ears to be floppy, very few of them are within your control. Factors like the breeding of the Chihuahua and their age, diet, and anxiety levels could all cause floppy ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_ears_not_standing_up\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s ears not standing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may have a flabby or misshapen ear due to <b>malnutrition, fighting, illness, fungal ear infections, parasites, or other causes. Some of the more common causes include: Bite wounds: when dogs fight or play, it is not uncommon for their ears to be injured, as they are vulnerable and accessible areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_terriers_ears_from_standing_up\"><\/span>How do you keep a terrier&#8217;s ears from standing up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also <b>use bandages to train your dog&#8217;s ears downward. Simply stick a bandage on the tip of your dog&#8217;s ear so that the padded portion of the bandage hangs slightly off the tip. This will gently pull your dog&#8217;s ear down with the weight of the bandage, but it may also pull his hair.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tape_a_Chihuahuas_ears\"><\/span>How do you tape a Chihuahuas ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprisingly, <b>most Chihuahuas will have floppy ears during their developmental years. While there are a variety of reasons for a Chihuahua&#8217;s ears to be floppy, very few of them are within your control. Factors like the breeding of the Chihuahua and their age, diet, and anxiety levels could all cause floppy ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Chihuahua_ears_stand_up\"><\/span>Why do Chihuahua ears stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chi&#8217;s are born with floppy ears. <b>During the first few weeks of life, the cartilage in the ear will begin to firm and the ears will start standing without any assistance, according to Midwest Chihuahuas. Look for fully standing-up ears at the age of 5 to 6 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dogs_ears_are_down\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog&#8217;s ears are down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s very likely that the muscles which allow the ears to stand straight up have not fully developed yet. <b>The underdeveloped muscles around the ears cause them to flop down instead of perk up. Chihuahuas&#8217; ears will normally and naturally perk up later in life as they grow up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_puppys_ears_will_stand_up\"><\/span>How can you tell if a puppy&#8217;s ears will stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check His Ears An excellent way to check is to <b>call your puppy or make a sound that gets their attention. If their ears perk up in a way that suggests they are trying to stand, there is a good chance they will go up over time. Another good indication is where the ears are placed on the head.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why doesn&#8217;t My Chihuahua ears stand up?Why are my Chihuahuas ears down?Do some Chihuahuas have floppy ears?Are Chihuahuas ears supposed to stand up?Do Chihuahua ears stay floppy?Are Chihuahua ears always up?Why are my Chihuahuas ears floppy?How do I get my Chihuahuas ears to stand up?Why are my Chihuahuas ears not standing up?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22155"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22155"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22155\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}