Speaking of Shiba Inu (detailed introduction), the editor immediately thinks of the very popular smiling Shiba Inu videos on Douyin. It naturally makes people smile fondly. Of course, it has been clarified many times before that the Shiba Inu’s smile is not a genuine smile, just a similar grimace. But today we’re not talking about the Shiba Inu’s smile, we’re talking about what it means when a Shiba Inu shows airplane ears.

Is the Shiba Inu's Airplane Ear Ready to Fight?

        Shiba Inus often show airplane ears, and many owners are curious about what this means. Airplane ears, as the name suggests, look like the dog's ears become parallel like an airplane. Owners know that when cats show airplane ears, it usually means they feel threatened and are ready to enter fight mode. Does a Shiba Inu’s airplane ear mean the same? Some people also interpret the Shiba Inu’s airplane ears as a sign of fear. But actually, the meaning is not limited to this. Below, let’s talk about the reasons that cause a Shiba Inu to show airplane ears.

Is the Shiba Inu's Airplane Ear Ready to Fight?

        1. Shiba Inu shows airplane ears when shy. Actually, Shiba Inus can feel shy. For example, when they see a strange Shiba Inu and feel curious and shy, their ears will lay back forming airplane ears.

        2. Shiba Inu shows airplane ears when happy. Sometimes, a Shiba Inu will lower its body, wag its tail from side to side, and its ears will show the airplane ear shape.

        3. Shiba Inu shows airplane ears when submissive. When the owner comes home, often the Shiba Inu will rush to greet you. Airplane ears indicate submission to the owner.

        4. Shiba Inu shows airplane ears when fearful. The Shiba Inu’s body becomes stiff and tense, sometimes trembling. The ears turning into airplane ears indicate strong fear and nervousness, usually seen when the Shiba Inu has done something bad.

Is the Shiba Inu's Airplane Ear Ready to Fight?

        Therefore, the airplane ears on a Shiba Inu have many meanings, but it certainly doesn’t mean exactly the same as with cats — that showing airplane ears means the dog is ready to fight and might scratch you the next second. Compared to that, the Shiba Inu’s airplane ears are just cuter.