Last Pictures Before Ear Cropping

[coco-bean]

NOOO dont crop the ears! they are so cute! I honestly think this puppy would be much more beautiful without the cropping! She doesnt need to be mean! she's gorgeous! the reason for cropping i think it's not the best in the world, i mean for that purpose of her looking meaner, could possibly lead to acting meaner(if you choose to train her that way) then she'll just be added to the bad name they have already! i honestly hope you choose not to do it! best of luck to you in whatever you choose to do! and if you do choose to, i hope her healing goes quick and painless for her!

[k9krazee]

If you must have it done, do your research now and find a vet that has experience and you completely trust. Weigh the pros and cons of pysically mutilating your defensless puppy. Once you get it done there's no going back. You are going to put your puppy through a POINTLESS surgery, surgery that won't benefit the pup in ANY way. A surgery that will lead to a painful recovery, who would EVER want to put their pup through it if they don't have to?? It boggles my mind. The surgery is costly, is it not? I've read that it's usually $80-$200, this could EASILY be spent in ways that BENEFIT your puppy! I understand that cropping her ears is totally your choice, and I respect that. I honestly don't think it'll make her look mean at all, and I really like the way she looks now.

And just like wolfsoul said...If you wanted a dog with pointy ears...you should've bought a dog with pointy ears in the first place

[Pam]

I think her ears look adorable floppy. Of course you are her human and you have the freedom to do whatever you want. I would be a hippocrit if I said that all dogs should remain untouched as I do not like natural long tails on poodles. To each his own. What is most important to me with any dog is that they are loved and well cared for.

[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.

[Vela]

Well it's not true that a Boxer pup can't be cropped after 9 weeks of age; however, it it advisable not to do it after 12 weeks because the ear cartilage starts to change. If it's not done before 12 weeks then you stand a good chance of the ears not standing. As they teethe and then grow adult teeth the cartilage changes. The aftercare is the hard part, and it honestly can take up to a year to get them to stand properly. I do not choose to do it, and I prefer the floppy look, but to each their own. She has gained weight and looks appropriate for a boxer puppy of her age. I just hope everything goes okay but DO the reasearch on the ACE, it could be harmful to her. I hope the vet does a good job, I have seen some really bad ones. Boxer's certainly aren't mean, they are wonderful. Good luck with that.

[pitc9]

why give her a hard time, its not your dog. I dont understand why it has to be a huge issue! To each their own!

Exactly... to each their own, we all have our own opinions.
If we don't understand why people would chop their dogs ears off we feel the need to ask why.
In my own opinion I think it's sad, I could never chop a part of my dogs body off.

[critter crazy]

I do not agree with ear cropping or tail docking, but I am not going to force someone to agree with me! If this is what the owner wants, then so Be it! What can you do?

[timlewis]

Thank You For All Your Opinions, First Of All Some Call Me A Her Im A Guy Lol. The Reason For Me Getting Them Cropped Is Not Because I Want Her To Be Mean, She Is A Family Pet And Will Be A Very Very Tame Sweet Girl As She Already Is.but As I Said I Work 3rd Shift In The Coal Mines, The Reason For Making Her Look Meaner Is Not To Fight Her Or To Train Her Mean But Simply To Look Mean. Although They Are Not Mean Dogs People Look At Them As Just That And Im Glad Because I Have A 2 Year Old And A 5 Year Old And I Want Her To Look Mean While Im At Work Keep People Away From My House Wife And Kids. And She Is Not At All Under Weight A Boxer Is A Thin Framed Dog, I Have Took A Lot Of Your Advice And Upped Her Food, She Has Gained 6 Pound In 3 Weeks And Looks Exactly Like She Should. 9 Weeks Old Is Not The Right Age To Crop Ears And Not Before, It Should Be Done Between 11 And 13 Weeks Of Age. Daisy Will Be 11 Weeks 1 Day Before It Will Be Done, And I Do Love My Puppy But Unlike Some People I Do Not Look At A Dog Or Any Animal As A Human. They Do Have Feelings And They Do Have Pain And I Will Take As Good Of Care As I Possibly Can, But To Compare Her To A Human Is Not Sensible. Anyway I Will Do My Research And Daisy Will Be Given The Best Care Possible Before During And After. And This Is My Opion Of It, And I Do Respect All Of Yours And I Think You For Posting Them. I Will Post Some Pics Of Her After It Is Done.