Ear Cropping

**.sarah** · 12-05-2005, 03:37 PM

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** · 12-05-2005, 03:46 PM

100% against it.

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 12-05-2005, 04:02 PM

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** · 12-05-2005, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Orangutango

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** · 12-05-2005, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

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...

**finn's mom** · 12-05-2005, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by Orangutango

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** · 12-05-2005, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

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

**.sarah** · 12-05-2005, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

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

**Vette** · 12-08-2005, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

Dang, I guess that makes it an easy decision for me...no dobies in my future. Poo. .

If you find a good breeder and ask the breeder before the dog is bred,, to keep one puppys tail undocked.

but you wont be able to have pick of the litter,, or rescu if thats what you wanted to do.

i have seen undocked and cropped Dobes and Rotts before though. so keep your eyes open.

**JenBKR** · 12-05-2005, 04:12 PM

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

**Buddy Blaze Lover** · 12-10-2005, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by .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.

Same here!