Strongly against the practice of ear cropping. In my mind it is not all that different from declawing as far as being a mutilation, but in dogs it is purely done for cosmetic reasons. I know show people and breeders if they want to get anywhere in the ring have to in the U.S. (although that is beginning to change from what I understand), but I bet many wouldn't miss it if the AKC changed their stance on it. I'd love to see it become a disqualification in conformation but I doubt it.

Now, this is not to say I feel anyone who has it done is a bad person or a bad/cruel owner because that is not necessarily true at all. I just vehemently dislike the actual procedure.