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)
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.)
At one time, there were
good reasons to
crop ears and dock tails.
Phoebe is a sweet 5 year old white female Great Dane with
cropped ears Phoebe Dogs:
Good with Large Dogs, Males Preferred Children:
Good with Children Cats:
Good with Cats Other: Deaf Updated: 03/26/2017 Phoebe has settled in nicely in her foster home and gets along great with her playful submissive lab mix foster sister.
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.
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.
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.
It might seem like
cropping the
ears of your Presa Canario is the
best decision you can take because of the look it will give to your dog, but there is really no
good reason to do this if you plan to have your dog at home and you are not looking to register the animal for a contest.
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.
The natural
ears of a Presa actually look quite
good and there is no problem in keeping them if you are not planning to have your dog in some kind of contest that requires
cropping.
The breed standard allows for both
cropped and uncropped
ears and has a very
good description of each.
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.»
I know that with people you can
crop through the top of the head on occasion (although I personally never can do it
well) you would not slice through a person's
ears.
Today's pet owners and breeders like the look that upright
ears present and many believe that
cropped ears allow their dogs to hear
better and prevent or reduce the potential for infections that sometimes plague drop - eared dogs.
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.
A consult appointment will give you the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of
ear cropping with our doctor, and help you to make the
best decision for your new puppy.