A tiny Corgi’s five-week transformation has melted hearts online, and it all comes down to one adorable detail: her ears. In a sweet montage shared by Instagram creator @whatninaate, viewers watch a young Corgi puppy grow from floppy-eared baby to proud, pointy-eared pup in just over a month. The subtle change perfectly captures how quickly puppies grow up.
Corgi’s droopy ear position changes by the end of the video
The video opens with the text overlay: “Watch my corgi’s ears stand up.” It begins with footage of the puppy at just a few weeks old. She rests in her owner’s arms near a window, her small face framed by soft, droopy ears that hang gently to the sides. Her expression looks curious but still very baby-like. Another clip shows her inside the home, lying on a rug near toys and a wooden cabinet. Her ears remain floppy, sometimes lifting slightly but still folding over at the tips.
The Corgi ventures outdoors in the snow wearing a small pink harness. One ear begins to perk up more than the other. By the final scene, the puppy lounges on a couch next to a textured ball. This time, both ears stand tall and alert. They no longer fold forward. The caption captures the tone of the montage: “growing up too quickly over the quickest 5 weeks.”
The video appears on the Instagram account @whatninaate, which Nina Joy runs. The page has 2,198 posts, 25.3K followers, and follows 532 accounts. Her bio describes her as a blogger based in Hoboken, New Jersey, and NYC, sharing content about food, life, corgis, and everything in between. It also includes a Linktree at linktr.ee/whatninaate.
In the comments, one user wrote, “The content we all need right now!!!” Another added, “Little sweetie!” One commenter exclaimed, “Omg!!”
Corgi ears usually stand up between 8 weeks and 6 months as their cartilage gets stronger. During teething, the ears may go up and down before settling. Most ears stand on their own, but owners can support healthy development by giving calcium-rich foods like goat’s milk or cheese and gently massaging the ears. It also helps to avoid too much rough play. If necessary, owners can tape the ears for one to two weeks to help them stay upright permanently.
