{"id":7447,"date":"2021-11-10T18:41:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T18:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=7447"},"modified":"2023-08-22T11:39:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T11:39:56","slug":"when-do-french-bulldogs-ears-go-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/when-do-french-bulldogs-ears-go-up\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do French Bulldogs Ears Stand Up? (FLOPPY No More!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-Ears-Go-Up-featured-image-1030x579.jpg\" alt=\"french bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-17947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-Ears-Go-Up-featured-image-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-Ears-Go-Up-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-Ears-Go-Up-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-Ears-Go-Up-featured-image-705x397.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-Ears-Go-Up-featured-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">When Do French Bulldogs Ears Stand Up? (FLOPPY No More!)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 22, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4097\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I know you\u2019re eager to watch your Frenchie grow, but you\u2019ll have to wait until 4\u20136 weeks for the ears to start going up. Even then, the puppy may take his time with the ears thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a deadline, and a lot of dogs don\u2019t get their ears up until they\u2019re 10 weeks or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I understand why all Frenchie owners want to see erect ears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the fact that they\u2019re a sign of maturity, they look so adorable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you\u2019ll have to wait until your dog\u2019s ears are fully mature for that to happen, and it may take some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s your first time raising a Frenchie, you\u2019ll want to get an all-inclusive view, so you know what to expect. It also helps to know when you should consult a vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#when-do-french-bulldogs-ears-go-up\">When Do French Bulldogs Ears Go Up?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#should-i-be-worried-if-my-french-bulldogs-ears-dont-go-up\">Should I Be Worried If My French Bulldog\u2019s Ears Don\u2019t Go Up?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#why-are-my-frenchies-ears-floppy\">Why Are My Frenchie\u2019s Ears Floppy?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-are-frenchies-ears-and-teeth-related\">How Are Frenchie\u2019s Ears and Teeth Related?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#can-i-help-my-frenchies-ears-go-up-faster\">Can I Help My Frenchie\u2019s Ears Go Up Faster?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-do-french-bulldogs-ears-go-up\">When Do French Bulldogs Ears Go Up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-puppy-being-held.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog puppy being held with one hand\" class=\"wp-image-7454\" title=\"French Bulldogs puppy being held\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-puppy-being-held.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-puppy-being-held-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-puppy-being-held-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/French-Bulldogs-puppy-being-held-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s not a rule of thumb when it comes to French Bulldogs\u2019 ears. Your dog may have his ears up after a couple of weeks, and he may not have them standing up for as late as 7\u20138 months. The average age is 6\u20137 weeks old, but that doesn\u2019t go for all dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, the ears of a French Bulldog should go up once the puppy is done teething. However, they won\u2019t go up at once. They\u2019ll perk up first, then keep standing and flopping until they\u2019re fully up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most puppies should have their ears up between 5\u201315 weeks, depending on how fast your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgetpets.com\/dogs\/when-do-french-bulldogs-stop-growing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4098\">Frenchie matures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-i-be-worried-if-my-french-bulldogs-ears-dont-go-up\">Should I Be Worried If My French Bulldog\u2019s Ears Don\u2019t Go Up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/French-Bulldog-puppy-next-to-owner.webp\" alt=\"Dark grey French Bulldog puppy being supervised by his momma\" class=\"wp-image-7102\" title=\"French-Bulldog-puppy-next-to-owner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/French-Bulldog-puppy-next-to-owner.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/French-Bulldog-puppy-next-to-owner-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/French-Bulldog-puppy-next-to-owner-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/French-Bulldog-puppy-next-to-owner-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no need to worry about Frenchie\u2019s ears not going up. Some dogs take up to a year to develop perky ears, and there isn\u2019t a general deadline each dog has to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dog owners will get concerned if their Frenchies don\u2019t get erect ears by a couple of months, and they\u2019ll try to fasten the process by taping the dog\u2019s ear up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best that you can do is wait until the ears go up on their own. They may be late, but they\u2019ll eventually do. If they\u2019re too late, you can always speak to the vet and see if there\u2019s something you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-my-frenchies-ears-floppy\">Why Are My Frenchie\u2019s Ears Floppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-looking-.webp\" alt=\"Left profile photo of a dark frencdh bulldog\" class=\"wp-image-7451\" title=\"french bulldog looking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-looking-.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-looking--300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-looking--768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-looking--705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies are naturally adorable, and they get even more adorable when their ears flop down. Granted, they should be standing up, so is there a reason to worry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, no. The truth is, Frenchies\u2019 ears get floppy as an integral part of their growth process, and it happens when they start teething. They may also stay floppy for a while, at least until all the teeth are out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have anything to do except wait for the ears to stand up again when this happens. It may happen after months, and some dogs get their ears up after a few weeks. It depends on how quickly your dog grows his teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some rare cases, the Frenchie\u2019s ears will flop when he\u2019s old, so teething definitely won\u2019t be the reason. In this case, you\u2019ll have to wait until the ears stand up again, and they might never do. Look at the bright side; that means you have a unique buddy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-are-frenchies-ears-and-teeth-related\">How Are Frenchie\u2019s Ears and Teeth Related?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/two-french-bulldogs-playing-with-a-stick.webp\" alt=\"Two bulldogs sharing a treat\" class=\"wp-image-7455\" title=\"two french bulldogs playing with a stick\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/two-french-bulldogs-playing-with-a-stick.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/two-french-bulldogs-playing-with-a-stick-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/two-french-bulldogs-playing-with-a-stick-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/two-french-bulldogs-playing-with-a-stick-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I just mentioned that Frenchie\u2019s ears flop when they\u2019re in the teething phase, but does that make sense? Well, it does once you understand the anatomy of the Frenchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When these fellas start teething, the calcium gets heavily concentrated towards their teeth, providing enough minerals for the teeth to grow out healthy. As a result, its concentration fades in the ear cartilage, causing the dogs\u2019 ears to go softer and stay that way for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ears then go up again when the cartilage grows hard enough to lift them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Frenchies\u2019 ears and teeth are directly related. When they chew or bite down, their muscles pulsate, and their ear muscles are strained. So, when they\u2019re teething, the effect shows instantly on their ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll know that your Frenchie is teething when you notice he\u2019s drooling more than usual and excessively chewing even when he\u2019s not eating. You may also notice inflamed gums, and some dogs get a mild fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you notice these things, you\u2019ll also notice the dog\u2019s ears are floppy, and it\u2019s a normal part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-help-my-frenchies-ears-go-up-faster\">Can I Help My Frenchie\u2019s Ears Go Up Faster?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ears-of-a-french-bulldog-being-pulled-up.webp\" alt=\"Human stretching both ears of a French Bulldog puppy\" class=\"wp-image-7450\" title=\"ears of a french bulldog being pulled up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ears-of-a-french-bulldog-being-pulled-up.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ears-of-a-french-bulldog-being-pulled-up-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ears-of-a-french-bulldog-being-pulled-up-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ears-of-a-french-bulldog-being-pulled-up-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Frenchie\u2019s ears don\u2019t stand until he\u2019s 10 months old, it\u2019s time to try some tricks on your own. Of course, you should speak to the vet before doing anything to ensure you\u2019re not compromising the dog\u2019s ear health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vets recommend tapping the dog\u2019s ears, and it\u2019s shown pretty good effects for a lot of dogs. It doesn\u2019t affect the calcium level in your dog\u2019s body, but it supports the ears up, so the cartilages can develop to hold the ears faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the tips you should follow to help your Frenchie\u2019s ears go up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Before trying anything, clean the dog\u2019s ears using an ear solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get masking tape and raise the dog\u2019s ears, taping them up in a straight position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to leave 1.5 inches between both ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the tape for 3\u20134 days, then remove it gently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to try the tapping solution, you can always ask the vet if you can get a calcium injection for your Frenchie. The vet can also suggest a calcium supplement or calcium-rich elements in your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/frenchiestore.com\/blogs\/frenchie-blog\/feeding-your-frenchie-the-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4099\">dog\u2019s diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of solutions for getting your dog\u2019s ear up, but consulting the vet first is essential for the sake of your dog\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-laying-with-paws-at-front.jpg\" alt=\"Dog trying to reach kitchen counter\" class=\"wp-image-12752\" title=\"french bulldog laying with paws at front\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-laying-with-paws-at-front.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-laying-with-paws-at-front-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-laying-with-paws-at-front-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-laying-with-paws-at-front-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies have adorable bat ears, but you\u2019ll need to wait for a while to see these fellas up. You may have to wait for months, according to your dog\u2019s growth rate. In all cases, try to track the dog\u2019s ears. If they keep going up and flopping, then it\u2019s a sign they\u2019ll go up soon.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering when do french bulldogs ears stand up? We did the research and here&#8217;s everything you need to know. 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