# At what age should Hilo's ears stand up?

They are showing signs of lift, but they are still down... I had heard that they should be up by 4 months. Any thoughts?

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In Akita Inu · started by User Account Moved · 9 replies
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## User Account Moved · 2007-06-26T19:18:06.000Z
They are showing signs of lift, but they are still down... I had heard that they should be up by 4 months. Any thoughts?

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-26T19:23:20.000Z
They should be almost fully up by now. You may need to have them taped.

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-26T19:39:22.000Z
hmmm - that sux. I read that it's a slower process for larger boned dogs. Have you heard that?

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-27T16:37:22.000Z
I know it is a little slower for the Akita they say a Shiba. There is a wives tale that the ears take longer to come up on the better dogs :) Taping isn't that big of a deal though.

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-28T00:25:16.000Z
Well that sounds promising. I just noticed tonight his left ear is starting to stand up. :c)

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-28T00:26:09.000Z
BTW Brad, I used to live in the Bay Area - I grew up in Atherton. I miss it.

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-28T12:56:24.000Z
Brad,

Some come up at 4 mos, others not until 5-5.5 months.

Start using squeaky toys above his head as 'exercise.'

Don't worry. They'll come up.

## User Account Moved · 2007-06-28T16:59:31.000Z
Hmmmm, I will try that... Didn't think about exercise helping, I figured it was just a calcium thing.

## User Account Moved · 2007-07-04T02:01:51.000Z
Hilo's left ear is starting to stand up! - just an update. :c)

## User Account Moved · 2007-07-05T10:20:25.000Z
Cool!

Just don't get too concerned if one pops up and the other doesn't. Another common ear thing is that at 5-6 months, one might start to droop again. By 6.5 months, they'll both be up.

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