It can be harder to win in the show ring with uncropped ears because judges are accustomed to seeing erect ears and may even think they are the «natural» look. (canismajor.com)
Miniature Schnauzers with uncropped ears are prone to ear infections and deafness later in life if the ears are not checked regularly or dried out after swimming. (sheppardsoftware.com)
«Here we show for the first time that the management of uncropped land under Higher Level Stewardship can significantly increase the size of bumblebee populations.» (sciencedaily.com)