There are no signs before Corgi’s ears are erect

Corgis are a dog breed with erect ears, and there are no signs before their ears are erect. Corgis usually begin to slowly erect their ears when they are 3 months old, and begin to shape their ears automatically when they are 6 months old. However, it should be noted that if the Corgi does not have erect ears at a certain age, it means that the Corgi's body may lack calcium and needs calcium supplementation.

The reasons why Corgis do not have erect ears

1. Genetic reasons: Corgis have a genetic gene for soft ears and are born unable to have erect ears.
2. Caused by calcium deficiency, the reason why the Corgi’s ears have not been erect may be due to calcium deficiency.
3. Slow development. Some Corgi dogs will have delayed ear erection if they take longer to develop.

Countermeasures for Corgis with ears that don’t stand up

1. Corgis with soft-ear genes don’t have ears that stand up. This is not a disease, and owners don’t have to worry.
2. You can usually supplement calcium to your dog through dietary supplements. You can feed your dog some chicken breast, shrimp skin, beef and bone soup to maintain the dog's nutritional balance. However, some dogs have weak gastrointestinal absorption capabilities and their body's poor conversion function of calcium. It is best to supplement calcium with calcium powder.
3. For dogs that are developing slowly, owners only need to pay attention to the nutrition of their daily diet, and do not need to worry too much.

How does a Corgi assist with ear erection?

To assist with ear erection in dogs, you can choose to use a ventilated nose patch. First pull out the fluff on the inner surface of the dog's ears, then use a cotton swab dipped in ear cleaning solution to wipe the inside of the ears clean, and then stick the ventilated nose patch vertically to the middle of the dog's ears. Using this method, results can be seen in as little as two weeks or as long as one month. The advantage of this method is that the dog will not feel uncomfortable at all, and the blood circulation in the ears will not be affected.