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.
While
ear cropping for cosmetic reasons is unnecessary, it isn't especially cruel if done properly.
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.)
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.
Claims that dogs of only certain breeds have
their ears cropped for prophylactic reasons are unsubstantiated and misleading.
Would allow dogs to be devocalized and their tails docked and
ears cropped for any reason if performed by a veterinarians
It also allows feral cats to roam free, provided local volunteers have had them vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and
an ear cropped for identification.
Not exact matches
Even at the point of arrest and subsequent crucifixion, the last miracle of Jesus, the Christ, did was restoring a
cropped ear — a big blow
for non-violence, no matter the provocation.
He is celebrated
for discovering 5,500 - year - old
ears of corn, the ancestors of today's domesticated
crop, in a cave in Mexico in 1962.
I would go
for short /
cropped puffy jacket, to add some volume on top, and a big knitted scarf wrapped around half my of my head — to make sure my
ears survive another day!
Additionally, there is a hard copy (photo) book of her
ear crop work
for your reference that you are invited to review at the clinic!
Please remember, if you decide to
crop your puppy YOU ARE MAKING A COMMITMENT TO CARE
FOR AND TAPE YOUR DOG»S
EARS FOR SIX MONTHS TO OVER A YEAR.
If you have any questions regarding
ear taping, caring
for cropped ears, or have a dog
ear problem relative to taping, send us a note.
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cropped ears?
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.
When you come in
for an
ear crop consultation, she will cover any of your questions and concerns.
Dr. Crowe notes that
ear cropping is a time - consuming commitment of care and after - care (especially
for longer cuts) and is not
for everyone.
Great Dane
ear cropping has gone on
for centuries although reasons
for this practice have changed from the originally intended purpose.
Jade just had her
ears cropped and would highly recommend having Dr. Marshall evaluate any puppy being considered
for ear cropping.
The American Cocker Spaniel Breed Standard does not specifically prohibit
cropped ears and there is no DQ
for a
cropped Cocker although I suspect considerable blow back would occur if this happened.
Go to
Ear Cropping, Tail Docking,
for three short videos that explain why the simple procedure is necessary to the preservation of breed type and / or function in some Working and Sporting breeds.
For the dog's sake,
ear cropping discourages
ear infections.
Standards
for this breed may sometimes vary but most breeders prefer various
ear - types (
cropped, rose, half - pricked, and forward flap) while the stricter American Bulldog Breeders Association Standard prefers un-
cropped ears for their bulldogs.
This
ear cropping history will take a look at what could be considered a more practical reason
for ear cropping.
(note: I support
cropping i'm just unsure as to why
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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.
Ear cropping history shows the original reason for ear cropping was that the dogs whose ears had been cropped needed to fig
Ear cropping history shows the original reason
for ear cropping was that the dogs whose ears had been cropped needed to fig
ear cropping was that the dogs whose
ears had been
cropped needed to fight.
Some may still
crop because it's traditional
for the breed, but I just don't see the point if it's not a working dog where in - tact
ears may pose a greater risk of pain and infection than
cropped ears ever would.
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»
I understand the reason
for cropping the
ears, but doesn't that kinda diminish the
ear of catching sound.
I am
for ear cropping, something that is not just
for cosmetics.
Answer by § arah Definitely not — it's totally not worth the struggle of trying to find a vet that will perform the
cropping, it would be painful
for your pooch, it's super expensive, the
cropped ears may get infected or have an adverse reaction to the tape, scarring could occur, it's a colossal pain in the... * ahem *... to re-bandage the
ears... actually there are like a thousand reasons why you don't need to have his or her
ears cut, but most importantly you sound like you would prefer not to have the
cropping done anyways.
Ear cropping has been a fairly common practice
for several centuries now.
Although a
cropped ear is preferred, many European countries have banned
cropping for humane reasons.
If you have a scratcher, shaker or more than one dog and they want to chew on those newly
cropped ears, you can take a man's white sport sock, split up the ankle and fit it over the
ears, tying under the chin to form extra protection
for their
ears.
Some argue that conformation shows create an unhealthy image or standard by which most dogs can't compete, that breeding
for conformation has all but ruined several of the popular breeds we know and love, and that it supports inhumane procedures like
cropping ears and docking tails.
Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association have opposed
ear cropping and tail docking of pets when performed
for cosmetic reasons alone.
Veterinary Medical Center Dr. Carrie Bonemer 3767 E Highland Rd Howell, MI 48843 517-548-6563 http://redbarnvmc.com/ No
ear cropping - Refers out
for PennHip
Even though we have never
cropped the
ears of any dog or puppy ourselves, we have heard and read that there is a lot of aftercare required of the
cropped ears, and that it is usually very painful
for the dog.
Ear cropping has been prohibited by the European Convention
for the Protection of Pet Animals and strongly discouraged by a number of national veterinary associations in Argentina, Canada, Bosnia - Herzegovina, Croatia, Estonia, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia,.
Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs
for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient.
Since
cropping of the
ears is a complicated and painful surgical procedure that requires anesthesia, we see no purpose
for it in the future of most breeds of dogs.
There are no benefits that we can think of at this time
for cropping any miniature schnauzer's
ears.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has offered only the following equivocal position statement: «
Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs
for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient.
Cropped ears are now usually only done by show breeders in a few countries, and hopefully these countries will catch up with the rest of the civilized world, where it is becoming illegal in more and more places to cut body parts of living creatures
for no reason.
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.
What are your feelings about cosmetic surgery
for dogs (i.e.
cropped ears, docked tails)?
In November 2008, 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.
However, the official position of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) states that it «opposes
ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely
for cosmetic purposes.»
Humane Canada is opposed to surgical alterations of companion animals
for cosmetic reasons (i.e.: tail docking,
ear cropping, etc.) and supports the abolition of such practices.