Last Pictures Before Ear Cropping

[new mom to a veiled]

I just wanted to say, Daisy looks better than in the last pic's I saw of her. She looks like she may have gained a pound or 2......As for the ear thing that is your choice......However there have been some good points raised. Please take Vella's advise in regards to anasthetic (sp?) and if you haven't done so already please (as Wolfsoul said) do some research on the subject. We had Dobermans' when I was a kid and I can remember all the work my parents put into them for a long while after the cropping........Best of luck for Daisy on whatever decision you make

[kimlovescats]

I personally like floppy ears better! She is adorable just like she is. I pray that if she does have the surgery, that she makes it through it with no complications!

[Danegirl2208]

i dont think he needs to be judged, its his own personal decisan. I think she will be beautiful either way..good luck

[Karen]

She is a beautiful pup, and we hope if you have your mind made up, she is a good girl, and the vet does the job carefully and well. Wouldn't want that sweetie to be in an unnecessary pain.

I'd say it's too bad people in your area think Boxers are mean, but as you have her to be your alarm system days when you are sleeping off your shift, perhaps it is just as well that your neighbors are "deluded" in that case. The boxers I have been know were dangerously enthusiastic at times, but that's about it!

Thanks everyone, for stating opinions but keeping things civil.

[Giselle]

Well, I think cropped ears are beautiful on appropriate breeds like Boxers, Danes, and especially Dobermans. I think it gives Dobermans an exceptionally regal and streamlined look. Cropping was not a pointless "cosmetic surgery" years ago, although the need for shortly cropped ears is definitely no longer an issue since today's dogs are not used for vicious sports (usually).

To each his own. Good luck with the surgery and be diligant about taping!!

[wolfsoul]

Well, I think cropped ears are beautiful on appropriate breeds like Boxers, Danes, and especially Dobermans. I think it gives Dobermans an exceptionally regal and streamlined look. Cropping was not a pointless "cosmetic surgery" years ago, although the need for shortly cropped ears is definitely no longer an issue since today's dogs are not used for vicious sports (usually).

I agree --- I think that cropped ears make the dog appear much sharper and smarter. I don't agree with cropping, but I do think cropped ears look better.

I can see why the majority of show people crop ears --- because the ones with uncropped ears just don't win. You'll never see a North American Best in Show boxer with uncropped ears. It just wouldn't happen. So I understand the breeder's point of view, who want their dogs to do alot of winning. If I were in the situation of being a show breeder of a cropped breed, I think I'd like to have some cropped and some uncropped dogs -- it's alot more fun trying to be the owner of the very first best in show uncropped dog than it is to automatically win with a nice looking cropped dog. So I do have mixed feelings. In all honesty I wish that all of the registries would ban cropping altogether. It's original puprose was for the working dog -- but then we get situations like these, where it's only used to make the dog look mean. So why bother anymore? If the registries did ban it, it would certainly prove which dogs come from irresponsible breeders and which dogs are being used for fighting. Of course their are the legitimate working dogs, but those are so far and few apart I can't imagine it effecting a huge portion of the canine population.

Just some of my thoughts. I don't think that trying to make a dog look mean is a very legitimate reason to crop it's ears. I understand that was why Louis Dobermann started cropping his dogs ears, but this was a different day and age, and mutilation was thought of much differently then. These days there are so many different breeds to choose from -- alot of them already have upright ears. I understand that they might not all have the "sharp" look of a cropped ear...But if it's a pet puppy, not a show or working puppy, looks shouldn't be that important, should they?

[Corinna]

I debated a lot about having Tysons ears done or not. I finally decided not to becouse of the way he plays with the other dogs , very energetic and some times a little rough. He also looks so silly with his ears a floppy . I just love my boxer clown!! Around here we have way to many Pit bulls that they cut the ears to try to hide the fact they are pitties (shameful) . Plus i wasn't going to show him except in obediance so I left them. I since then have discovered i like the uncropped ears. She is still very young do take time and think about it. I also echo find a vet who has done lots of them, ask to see others hes done. I have seen several really butchered jobs.

[lute]

i agree with a lot of what Jordan is saying. when i got my great dane's ears cropped i was really glad i did my research on how to do the after care. (i'm not for or against your choice to crop your dogs ears. i would definatly get more weight on her before she goes to surgery) after care has a great deal with hiw the ears turn out. there will be many days of smelly sticky taped ears. it's tough to hold down your pup while pulling the tape off and putting it back on. if the tape is on too tight it could cut off the circulation and the ear can rot and fall off. that is extreamly painful for the puppy.

Good Luck and let us know how it all goes. if you need any help on how to do after care or anything else just ask.