Ear Cropping

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    • Gold Top Dog

    Ear Cropping

    Was there a time ear cropping may have been a practical thing? Is it just cosmetic now? Are you putting your dog at risk?

    • Bronze

    I saw this on FB, wow I don't agree at all especially since dogs shows allow natural ears now. It really puts a young puppy in danger. I've dogs go through torture having to deal with re-wrapping and cleaning the ears, plus they may not stand up anyway. Just leave them natural.

    • Silver

    I didn't know that there was danger associated with this until recently.  I have had friends that have had all of their  dogs ears  cropped for generations (Dobermans.) I always thought that , if done correctly, if wasn't dangerous to the dogs.

    • Puppy

    Is there any difference then circumsizing a baby?

    • Puppy

    Anytime a dog goes under surgery there is a risk. I have seen animals have a neuter or spay and die on the table.

    I personally love a well done show crop, done by a professional.