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   Why do Chihuahuas have floppy ears?

   • All Chihuahuas have floppy ears when they’re young. This could be due to genetics, diet, or stress. Some Chihuahuas continue to have floppy ears into adulthood. Additionally, some Chihuahuas may not be fully Chihuahua. I'll explain 9 reasons in detail why some Chihuahuas have floppy ears.

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   Which breeds have floppy ears?

   • Some popular Chihuahua hybrids, such as Chipugs or Chipoms, have floppy ears. Chipugs are Chihuahua and Pug hybrids. Pugs are a breed that have floppy ears sometimes. When a Pug and Chihuahua are cross-bred, they might have floppy-eared kin.

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   Should you buy a chihuahua with upright ears?

   • Chihuahuas with upright ears have a decreased chance of ear infections compared to Chihuahuas with floppy ears. This is a potential reason why some people might choose to buy a Chihuahua with upright ears. However, it's important to note that there are ways to prevent ear infections in Chihuahuas with floppy ears.

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   Do all dogs have floppy ears?

   • Not all dogs will have floppy ears as this will be determined by their genetic inheritance. For the Chihuahua, erect ears are to be expected, except for the reasons we detail below.

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   Why do Chihuahuas with floppy ears appear tamer?

   • Animals with lower adrenaline levels have a lower amount of neural crest cells, which are responsible for producing ear cartilage. As a result, floppy eared Chihuahuas may appear tamer or friendlier. The passage explains that this is due to the long process of domesticating dogs, as animals with upright ears might still have the NCCs that produce ear cartilage.

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   Do Chipugs have floppy ears?

   • Chipugs, being Chihuahua and Pug hybrids, may have floppy ears as Pugs do. When a Pug and Chihuahua are cross-bred, their offspring might have floppy-eared kin. Chihuahuas as a breed generally have perky, upright ears.

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   All Chihuahuas have floppy ears when they’re young. However, some continue to have them into adulthood. This could be due to genetics, diet, or stress. Additionally, some Chihuahuas may not be fully Chihuahua. Other Chihuahuas simply have a predisposition towards floppy ears.

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   Sep 11, 2022 · While most Chihuahuas have erect ears due to their breed standard, some have floppy ears due to many reasons such as genetics, domestication syndrome, stress, and breeding. There’s nothing wrong with a floppy-eared Chihuahua especially since all Chihuahuas make perfect companions.

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   Feb 28, 2024 · If your Chihuahua has floppy ears, it could be due to: Genetics: although the breed standard is very strict for canine competitions, there are natural variations in a dog's morphology. If a Chihuahua has parents with floppy ears, it is much more likely their ears will be floppy when they are adult.

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   • Your Chihuahua Is Still Young. Chihuahuas are known for their pointed standing-up ears, but this is not the case since birth. So, if you have brought home a newborn baby, you need to give it sometime.
   • Your Puppy Is Teething. Dr. Krista Williams and Dr. Richard Lerener, DVM at the VCA Hospital, say that at around 12 weeks, puppies start losing their baby teeth and permanent teeth start coming up.
   • Genetics. Parent genes play an important role in chihuahua puppies. If your chihuahua’s parents had floppy ears, it is more likely that your chihuahua will have floppy ears.
   • Mixed Breed. Sometimes, we assume that our chihuahua is purebred. But, that is not the case. One of the parents can be a non-chihuahua parent. So, if your chihuahua is an adult with floppy ears, it could be a mixed breed.

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Key Points. Chihuahuas may have floppy ears due to genetics, injury, or infection. There are different types of floppy ears in Chihuahuas, including the “rose ear” and the “button ear.” Caring for Chihuahuas with floppy ears involves cleaning the ears regularly and avoiding activities that may cause injury to the ears.

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   Feb 11, 2022 · Do all Chihuahuas have floppy ears? It’s considered normal for a Chihuahua to have stand-up ears instead of floppy ears. However, you may notice that certain breeders only have those with floppy ears.

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   Do my Chihuahua’s floppy ears affect hearing? Regardless of their position, the ears of Chihuahuas serve their purpose: to hear sound. Although upright ears can provide more efficient sound reception, Chis with floppy ears can still hear sounds accurately.