Ear Cropping

[.sarah]

I am wondering what everyone's opinion is on this.

I am very against it unless if it is done for medical purposes. Putting your dog through an unnecessary surgery that is done for your enjoyment is just plain wrong. I don't care if you're going to show your dog, I don't care if you think it will look better. Why would you subject your PUPPY to anesthesia and risks when it's all done for cosmetic reasons?

P.S. I searched -- all the threads on this topic were old

[finn's mom]

I wouldn't be against adopting a dog with ears that were already cropped... and, I guess if it's required for showing or whatever, I can see why some people still do it. But, it would be cool if it wasn't considered a fault. Hmmm...and, I can see how if someone had a guard dog, just because it does make the dog look scarier. Eh, I wouldn't do it, though...I actually would like to get a doberman in the future, and, I would keep everything natural. Same if I got a great dane...I chose against...even though I'm not 100% always grossed out or offended by it...I'm not really undecided, though.

[.sarah]

I don't care if I adopt a dog with cropped ears ... I would just never have it done myself and don't understand why people do it. Unless if it's a medical purpose, people always seem to come up with excuses.

[Kfamr]

100% against it.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I'm neither against or for ear cropping anymore. I prefer the appearance of all natural dogs (long tails, floppy ears) personally, so if/when I get another Dobe I definitely won't be cropping her (Not really much of a choice when it comes to docking though...)

[finn's mom]

Dobe I definitely won't be cropping her (Not really much of a choice when it comes to docking though...)

Why is that? Do you know? I mean, the only reason I'm asking is because a doberman is one of the breeds I've wanted, and, might possibly look into when I'm ready and able to get another dog...how young are they when they dock them? I won't end up getting one at all if I can't choose a natural tail. That stinks!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Why is that? Do you know? I mean, the only reason I'm asking is because a doberman is one of the breeds I've wanted, and, might possibly look into when I'm ready and able to get another dog...how young are they when they dock them? I won't end up getting one at all if I can't choose a natural tail. That stinks!

They're docked at about 2 days old usually...

[JenBKR]

Against. I can't imagine putting my dog through that unless there was a medical reason.

[finn's mom]

They're docked at about 2 days old usually...

WOW! I knew it was young, but, I had no idea it was that early. Dang, I guess that makes it an easy decision for me...no dobies in my future. Poo. I guess if I met a breeder that would make an exception for me...hmmm...oh, well...We'll see if and when it comes up.

[Jessika]

WOW! I knew it was young, but, I had no idea it was that early. Dang, I guess that makes it an easy decision for me...no dobies in my future. Poo. I guess if I met a breeder that would make an exception for me...hmmm...oh, well...We'll see if and when it comes up.

Dobes aren't the only breed that have tails docked however. Aussies, Rotts, many other breeds have tails docked as newborns. But this isn't about docking so I won't go on hehe

[finn's mom]

Dobes aren't the only breed that have tails docked however. Aussies, Rotts, many other breeds have tails docked as newborns. But this isn't about docking so I won't go on hehe

Yeah, I know...just dobermans are the only breed on my wish list that do.

[jackie]

I am against.

[.sarah]

WOW! I knew it was young, but, I had no idea it was that early. Dang, I guess that makes it an easy decision for me...no dobies in my future. Poo. I guess if I met a breeder that would make an exception for me...hmmm...oh, well...We'll see if and when it comes up.

Why would you not get one just because it has a docked tail? It is because you're against it and don't want to support it?

A responsible breeder can't hold back a puppy just for one person because at that age they can't tell anything about who will be a show or pet puppy. So all the tails must be docked.

If you wanted a Dobe without a docked tail you will need to look for a breeder overseas. If it is because you aren't supporting docking, why don't you just get a rescue? That way you know your money is for a good cause and you're saving a life

[senorita02]

I used to be against it, but... i have changed my tune on it, i am not saying i am totally for it, but i wouldnt think any less of a person becuase they had their dogs ears cropped, if it were the standard of the breed, and done at the proper time, (when they are very young).
My girl (Presa Canario) has her ears cropped and my boy (Rottweiler) has his tail docked.
However... i didnt choose this, the breeders were not letting their pups go to their homes until they were docked/cropped. And i prefer the look on them anyway.

[finn's mom]

Why would you not get one just because it has a docked tail? It is because you're against it and don't want to support it?

I would just rather have an all natural dog, nothing against anything, really. but, if I had a choice, which I do...I would prefer a dog with natural ears and a natural tail. And, as for rescue, I'm not sure what I'll be doing when it comes time for me to get another dog. It just depends on who I click with.