What Dog Breed Has Ears That Stand Up. The papillons’ most distinctive feature are its big, upright ears which make their name — french for “butterfly” — the perfect fit. The collie and shetland sheepdog have pointy ears that stand upright, though they have a hint of a fold at the tip.

Chi’s are born with floppy ears. What age chihuahuas ears stand up? Dog breeds with one floppy ear.