The main reason why the dog’s ears cannot stand up is due to calcium deficiency. If the dog has not yet entered the ear-erecting stage, then it is necessary to help the dog with calcium supplement in time. Not all dogs will have erect ears. For example, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, beagles, dachshunds, etc. will not have erect ears. Therefore, even if the owner supplements the dog with calcium, it will not appear. The condition of erect ears.
Genetic factors are one of the reasons why dogs do not have erect ears. Breeds with larger heads, such as Chihuahuas or French Bulldogs, tend to have larger and heavier ear flaps, and the distance between the two ears is far apart. , their ear erecting process tends to be slow. Of course, some dogs are unable to erect ears due to genetic influence due to their parents having flat ears.
The external environment may also affect the erect ears of dogs. Some owners particularly like to touch the ears of dogs. In fact, touching the ears of dogs backwards will also affect the erect ears of dogs. Not only that, dogs are injured when they go out, such as accidental bites when dogs play with each other, or scratches outdoors. These accidental factors may also cause the dog's ear development to be delayed, and may even lead to Dogs cannot erect ears.