Some breeders will get tail docking and
ear cropping done at a vet, but more and more vets are refusing to do such unnecessary surgeries.
So many of us breeders travel long distances to have
the ear cropping done by a Veterinarian that has experience - because there is nothing worse than a bad ear crop.
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.
And with the expenses saga still ringing in voters»
ears, there was expected to be a particularly big
crop this time around, although, in the end, it
did not quite work out that way.
In a world where more than one billion people
do not have enough to eat, and our future food security is threatened by climate change and an ever - growing population, it is essential to improve the control of
crop diseases like fusarium
ear blight around the globe.
Ear cropping is not usually
done until puppies are older.
While
ear cropping for cosmetic reasons is unnecessary, it isn't especially cruel if
done properly.
We
do not
do ear cropping!
Older veterinarians that have
done excellent
ear crops are retiring with no one to take their place.
You will also learn that both tail docking (
done before pain receptors are fully developed) and
ear cropping (
done under general anesthesia) are neither painful nor cruel..
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.
A lot of people don't know I am a Doberman Pinscher because my
ears aren't
cropped.
I personally don't like
cropped ears, but I have to say that a couple of the comments don't match my experience.
The
cropped ear does change the expression, however, and some feel it makes the look of the dog.
I have a pitbull pup like 2 months now
ears cropped last month
ears are totally healed but his
ears don't stand up... [Read more...] about How to make my pitbull pup
ears to stand up after
cropping?
Answer by Mitchel I don't think their
ears should be
cropped.
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.
You can call your local vets to find out if there is a surgeon who
does the
ear cropping procedure close to you.
Cropped ears are typically only
done on a show quality dog (and even now, the AKC is starting to recognized uncropped).
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.
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»
Darnell P: What can I
do to make my pitbull pup
ears after
cropping wont stand up?
I understand the reason for
cropping the
ears, but doesn't that kinda diminish the
ear of catching sound.
Answer by ginbark He is way too old to have his
ears cropped, they must be
done between 7 - 12 weeks old.
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.
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.
Personally, we
do not
crop our dogs»
ears and
do not recommend having it
done.
Cropping ears is becoming a VERY * taboo * thing to
do.
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.
We
do not
do boarding of healthy pets, we
do not
do grooming other than medically necessary trims that require sedation, and we
do not
do elective cosmetic surgery (
ear cropping or tail docking).
A Boxer puppy doesn't meet the AKC's «high» standards until tail docking and
ear cropping is undergone, despite the dog's pedigree lineage.
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.»
The one caveat is that a dog's
ears can be changed by
cropping them, which is a bit cruel but is still
done in places.
Australian owners
do not
crop Dane's
ears, either, and more and more American breeders are questioning the propriety of
doing so.
Cropping done after 12 weeks has a high rate of failure in getting the
ears to stand.
He is such an incredible dog, he is gentle, playful, cuddly, affectionate, and just because someone
did not come back to the shelter to claim him, and just because that someone
cropped his
ears presumably to make him look tough, is not a reason for him to die.
No cosmetic or other procedures (such as de-clawing, tail docking, or
ear cropping) may be
done during financially assisted spay or neuter surgery.
And personal preferences like
cropped ears or
cropped tails have no place in a breed standard, and the judge
does not know if the tail and
ears were removed to hide a fault so they must be DQ'd, not all puppies are show dogs or brood stock.
Although we
do not
crop ears or dock tails on Golden Retrievers, we believe that decisions about veterinary care and the subject procedures must remain the purview of owners and their veterinarians.
Huber, meanwhile, said she is already making plans to sell her Pennsylvania home and move her business somewhere more «dog - friendly, which is probably Delaware» - a state that
does not regulate
ear -
cropping.
Place cotton balls in both
ears to ensure water doesn't get inside (this is especially important if your Presa has
cropped ears, which would make them very vulnerable to getting water inside during the bath).
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.
Although we
do not
crop any of our Presa Canario puppies
ears.
Also
do they have their
ears cropped as I would prefer it if they
did?
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.
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.
American bred dogs
do not have their
ears cropped, although they may have dewclaws removed.
Cropped ears, a muscular body and a no - nonsense mug
do little to diminish this initial impression.
Few people come out ahead by selling puppies, once they have
done the necessary genetic testing, paid stud fees, provided veterinary care and food for the mother and litter,
done tails and dewclaws and
cropped ears, and have accounted for their enormous investment of time.