Ear Cropping

[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.

[.sarah]

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.

Ah, I see. Well, I know ear cropping is outlawed in other countries and I believe docking is as well, although I'm not positive. If you're willing to have a pup shipped, then that's what you'll have to do to get a natural dog

[finn's mom]

Ah, I see. Well, I know ear cropping is outlawed in other countries and I believe docking is as well, although I'm not positive. If you're willing to have a pup shipped, then that's what you'll have to do to get a natural dog

Yeah, I knew it could be that complicated. Like I said, though, I have no idea...dobermans are just one of the handful of breeds I've always admired, and, have tossed the idea around...but, again, labs weren't even a consideration for me before, but, I met Finn and fell hard. So, you never know!

[wolflady]

I'm against both cropping and docking, but it wouldn't affect my decision to rescue one of these breeds. I do love natural dobies though. They're stunning!!

After seeing certain surgeries at the vet hospital during my time there, I have really come to dislike some of the procedures. The puppies are so pitiful when they are brought in for tail docking. Since they're so young and the procedure is so quick, no anesthesia is used. They basically just clip the poor little tails off! We would call it "puppy torture" whenever someone brought puppies in for docking. Poor things! You could hear their screams all the way to the front of the hospital! That's a sound you don't soon forget.

I really don't see the point in either ear cropping or tail docking (unless for a medical reason), but I know that's what's preferred in show dogs. For non-show dogs...what's the point?

**hugs**

[areias]

I'm against ear cropping. I think it really is pitiful looking-one of the ladies at my work just got a Boxer puppy to be shown, and his ears are done already. But he had problems with it...one of the ears swelled up and now that it's untaped, you can see all the scabbing and everything. Especially if its done by an educated person-I've seen dobes with ears cropped like a Pit, and Boxers done completely wrong. It's really kind of sad...

Docking isn't something I'm totally against. It's useful for different dogs...Dobes, Great Danes, etc can get "happy tail"...it's so long, it wags so much that when they smack it against something it will break. And for working aussies, especially ones with really full coats, its useful not to have a huge furry tail dragging around, and when they use the bathroom it won't get all caught up in the tail area.

[neko1]

After seeing certain surgeries at the vet hospital during my time there, I have really come to dislike some of the procedures. The puppies are so pitiful when they are brought in for tail docking. Since they're so young and the procedure is so quick, no anesthesia is used. They basically just clip the poor little tails off! We would call it "puppy torture" whenever someone brought puppies in for docking. Poor things! You could hear their screams all the way to the front of the hospital! That's a sound you don't soon forget.

Yes it's horrible. I *hated* when the breeders would bring in the puppies. Their screams are the worst-it really makes you wanna cry. None of the girls ever wanted to hold the puppies while the doc did the docking because we all just felt it was so torturous for them. And then to see all those poor little tails lying there on the table--ugh I can't go into it anymore

[IRescue452]

Well, I think it does make some breeds look better, like the briard, but I wouldn't do it myself. Personally, if you must change the dog's appearence to suit your wants, I think you shouldn't have that breed. I've also heard of breeders making acceptions to cropping and occasionally docking. Docking is only done in a few countries, so you can find undocked puppies. I'm undecided on docking because some dogs do break their tails more often or break the skin and bleed. Cropping on the other hand doesn't do anything to help the dog.

[finn's mom]

Personally, if you must change the dog's appearence to suit your wants, I think you shouldn't have that breed.

Yeah, that's basically my stand on it. That's why dobermans might not be a breed I get in the future...

I'm undecided on docking because some dogs do break their tails more often or break the skin and bleed.

Yeah, my friends in Texas have a lab that busts his tail open all the time. Poor thing. They've considered having their dog's tail docked because of it.

[Flatcoatluver]

whoops!! I posted for it when i am actually against it!! sorry! yeah no i am totally against it