As far
as ear cropping is concerned, there are more arguments against it than for it.
Exposing the puppy to frightening situations such as being shipped on a plane across the country or undergoing elective surgery such
as ear cropping may cause fearful responses.
He said Veterinary Ireland's policy was that unless for purely therapeutic reasons, then tail docking and other acts of mutilation (such
as ear cropping and dew - clawing) for cosmetic and prophylactic reasons, should be banned.
UVMA discourages «cosmetic» elective surgeries such
as ear cropping, tail docking, declawing, and dewclaw removal, but does provide these services on a limited basis for regular clients after consultation with a doctor.
Procedures such
as ear cropping, tail docking, or debarking in dogs, or declawing in cats are unacceptable because of the suffering and disfigurement they cause an animal are not offset by any benefits to the animal.
There was evidence that the Tidwells were performing surgeries such
as ear crops, umbilical hernia repairs, inguinal hernia repairs, «nares snipped», neuters, dew claw removals, overiohysterectomies and caesarian sections without a license in this substandard room.
Not exact matches
Conditions or treatments that may not be covered under the plan: • Routine care and well pet visits to the veterinarian • Vaccinations • Deworming • Dental care and dental diseases such
as gingivitis • Pre-existing conditions • Chronic illnesses lasting more than one year • Genetic testing and conditions • Cosmetic procedures such
as tail docking and
ear cropping • Alternative therapies such
as acupuncture or holistic treatments • Organ transplants (source: petinsurancereviews.org)
The RSPCA is urging the public not to buy dogs with
cropped ears,
as reports through the charity's cruelty hotline rise from 14 in 2015 to 36 in 2017.
This dog should have
cropped ears as well.
It's a good idea to have the next couple tapings performed by them also
as this will assure that the Great Dane
ear cropping is healing properly without infection or complication.
Dr. Crowe performs
ear crops for local clients
as well
as many who travel from different parts of the state to get «Dr. Crowe's
ears» (Yemassee, Columbia, Beaufort, SC.)
Utility has largely taken a back seat today but where certain job functions are the breeders» primary concerns, physical characteristics such
as docked tails or
cropped ears are often a result of breeders wanting the extreme rather than overall balance.
(note: I support
cropping i'm just unsure
as to why for these... [Read more...] about Why are Briard's and Beauceron's
ears sometimes
cropped?
Ear cropping is traditional (
as a flock guardian, dogs are at an advantage if the prey have no
ears to bite at) but not required even for show dogs.
This is particularly true of
cropping the
ears of dogs which serve
as livestock guardians.
Puppy price of $ 1,500 Includes: - AKC FSS registration and UKC registrable -
Ears cropped as these are working dogs, no exceptions.
I have had Cane Corso's for almost 10 yrs The first one I got had her
ears cropped I admit I like the look but I will not put a dog through an Unnecessary surgery just to get a look I have had 3 dogs with
ears intake for 6 yrs and I haven't had
ear infections I clean my dogs
ears on a regular basis Gook in
ears are diet related Usually related to grain found in crappy dog food Like corn & wheat And yes
cropped ears need to be cleaned too Also dogs with
cropped ears hate the rain
as it Gets in their
ears easily I do believe in tail
cropping if it's done before day 3 These dogs never stop wagging their tails & it really hurts when they hit you There was a reason the Italians did tails &
ears It was to protect the dogs from the wild boar they were hunting Today it purely «the Look»
Some don't but those that do have short
crops known
as shepherd cross the lower the odds of an
ear related injury while protection livestock.
And, although
ear cropping and tail docking is still the norm, last year we met Teresa LaBrie and Duesy, a stunningly handsome Great Dane entered with his
ears big and naturally flopping
as he pranced around the ring.
Furthermore, it specifically encourages painful mutilations such
as ear -
cropping and tail - docking.
They also need to revisit some practices regarding modifications to the dogs» appearance such
as cropping and docking
ears and tails.
The Australian Veterinary Association also has policies that condemn various cosmetic procedures such
as tail docking of dogs and
ear cropping of dogs.
Her pendulous mammary glands were evidence of multiple litters, and her short -
cropped, cauliflower
ears and numerous faded scars were testaments to her days
as a bait dog when she could no longer whelp pups.
We can proudly boast that we were (
as far
as we know) the first breeder of purebred Mini Schnauzers in Canada, perhaps even in all of North America, that refused to
crop ears or dock tails on any puppies (unless there is a genuine medical need to dock a tail which we have
as yet never had).
Before taking your animal in for an elective procedure such
as tail docking or
ear cropping, it is important to talk with your veterinarian about the risks of each medical procedure.
The
ears are normally
cropped as is the tail, and the body is muscular yet sleek.
We have never
cropped ears, and now we happily added tails to our list of puppy body parts that we chose to keep intact
as nature intended.
The purpose of
cropping the left
ear is to easily identify the animal
as having been spayed or neutered.
According the AKC Standard, The Boston Terrier's
ears are small, carried erect, either natural or
cropped to conform to the shape of the head and situated
as near to the corners of the skull
as possible.
The American Kennel Club breed club standards for these breeds generally include descriptions of both the ideal
cropped,
as well
as a natural
ear conformation.
No cosmetic or other procedures (such
as de-clawing, tail docking, or
ear cropping) may be done during financially assisted spay or neuter surgery.
The
ears are small, carried erect, either natural or
cropped to conform to the shape of the head and situated
as near to the corners of the skull
as possible.
GRCA believes that
ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal,
as described in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to enhancing good health and / or defining and preserving breed character.
I will not have cosmetic surgery performed on my pet, such
as tail docking, declawing, or
ear cropping.
At a joint meeting this Wednesday AKC explained to the AVMA that we recognize
ear cropping and tail docking,
as prescribed in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good health, and preventing injuries.
The American Kennel Club recognizes that
ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal,
as described in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and / or enhancing good health.
Also do they have their
ears cropped as I would prefer it if they did?
Remember, after your dog's
ear cropping, it is important to keep your dog's
ears taped and bandaged for
as long
as your veterinarian recommends.
Most vets have little experience doing
ear crops and many won't do the surgery
as it is seen
as purely cosmetic and thus unwarranted.
As for her appearance, the veterinarians concluded that Helena's
ears were
cropped dangerously close to the bone with what they believe was most likely a box cutter.
Hooch is a French Mastiff with badly
cropped ears, a broken tail, no tongue... and a spirit so bright
as to outshine all the darkness that has befallen him.
AKC policy remains the same: ``...
ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal,
as described in certain breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and / or enhancing good health.»
As far as these procedures being inhumane, spaying / neutering are far more invasive and have the potential for far more discomfort and complications than ear croppin
As far
as these procedures being inhumane, spaying / neutering are far more invasive and have the potential for far more discomfort and complications than ear croppin
as these procedures being inhumane, spaying / neutering are far more invasive and have the potential for far more discomfort and complications than
ear cropping.
«There is a consensus among the public and within our profession that declawing cats is an inhumane treatment and ethically unacceptable, similar to other outdated practices such
as tail docking and
ear cropping,» said CVBC CEO Luisa Hlus.
We do not believe dogs should be mutilated for cosmetic purposes and we'd urge people not to buy a dog with
cropped ears as — whether the process was carried out here or overseas — they still will have undergone this very painful process.
Different
ear shapes and lengths, coat textures and lengths, tail - docking and
ear -
cropping for breed - specific «aesthetics» (unnecessary and cruel if you ask me)
as well
as the great variety in breeds and looks (floppy
ears vs pricked or long tails vs fluffy curled up tails) greatly affects their ability to express themselves the way a more wolf - like dog (such
as a German Shepherd or a Husky) would.
See that all puppies have received at least one set of inoculations
as recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) prior to selling, and if
ears are to be
cropped, it is the breeder's responsbility.
Tail docking,
ear cropping, de-barking and declawing are strongly opposed
as the risk of these elective procedures can lead to infection, ongoing pain and suffering, and even death.
My understanding is that
cropping ears and docking tails began
as a way to protect our dear Schnauzers from being shredded by rats and such.
The Great Dane's
ears may or may not be
cropped as a puppy.