A
bad ear crop looks bad forever, and however cheap, is a waste of money.
We perform surgeries
like ear crops, ear corrections, etc. you can visit the web site for lots of pictures of our procedures done.
Older veterinarians that have done
excellent ear crops are retiring with no one to take their place.
The English Queen ended the practice
of ear cropping for Pugs when she called a halt to the practice for all breeds in the country.
According to many breeders, a great
ear crop for the Presa Canario will show even more facial expression, and in the USA it is a completely legal practice.
As ear cropping history continues to unfold, the practice will decline, but perhaps not.
The charity has a number of ongoing investigations into
ear cropping in England.
There are a many different taping methods used for Great
Dane ear cropping including the tampon / post method, and dog ear taping with pipe foam.
One major component of proper
ear cropping after care is taping and bandaging your dog's ears.
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.
Laws
banning ear cropping, tail docking, debarking, declawing, or enforcing early spay and neuter protocols attempt to dictate how you practice medicine.
If the puppy's ears are to be cropped, have a veterinarian that is experienced in schnauzer
ear cropping do them.
In November 2008 and then revised July 1999, the American Veterinary Medical Association passed the following policy: «The AVMA
opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes.
New York, NY (November 21, 2008)-- The American Kennel Club (r) was advised this week of the AVMA's newly amended policy
on ear cropping and tail docking following its adoption by the AVMA Executive Board at the recommendation of their Committee on Animal Welfare on November 15, 2008.
In recent years, the ethics of
cosmetic ear cropping has been called into question both in the United States and abroad.
Once the decision has been made to crop your puppy's ears, an owner should be aware that proper aftercare and taping of the ears
following ear cropping is just as important as the quality of the crop for a successful outcome.
Dr. Crowe regularly performs
ear crop surgery (various cuts and styles) on Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, Great Danes, Boxers, Schnauzers, on more rare breeds such as Argentine Dogo, Bouvier des Flandres, Cane Corso and Beauceron (all breeds with cropped ears.)
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.)
Great Dane
ear cropping remains today as an option for a new puppy yet serves no purpose and is purely a cosmetic surgery.
Shortly thereafter, some veterinary clinics including Banfield Pet Hospitals stopped tail docking and
ear cropping altogether.
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 early
ear crops left little to seize; today the crop is cosmetic and sculpts the ear into an upright, pointed appendage that adds to the style of the dog.
Once ear cropping was outlawed many did not like the look of the Manchester's uncropped ears.
The decision on whether or not to
practice ear cropping these days remains to be made by each individual dog owner.
They campaign
against ear cropping and tail docking and for laws that allow forfeiture of impounded animals before the owner is convicted of a crime.
Some were beaten unmercifully with whips, others were branded, and three had the
right ear cropped.
Directly below: Smaller
Breed ear crops (pit bulls, boxers) Dam «Zaia» of Dunaways Dobermans, ears by Dr. Crowe
The practice of Great Dane
ear cropping began back in the time when Great Danes were primarily used for hunting European Wild Boar.
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Some breeders have all puppies done if they are keeping a puppy or 2 back so that their show dog has it's ears done (if the ears are done before a breeder evaluates whom is show potential and whom is pet quality) others don't do any of the puppies but have no problem if you choose to have them done and will send pics or patterns to your vet of choice if you wish too, although most would prefer you use a vet that is familiar with a cane
corso ears crop.
Any agricultural culture which still relies heavily on the raising of sheep is still going to be one in
which ear cropping is reasonably common.
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.
Also, surgeries like tail docking and
ear cropping sometimes commonly seen in certain breeds are not a necessary expense and are excluded.
Ear cropping requires general anesthesia and the expertise of a veterinary surgeon familiar with individual breed standards.
If conformation dog shows are not in your plans, there's no reason to put your puppy
through ear cropping.