Last Pictures Before Ear Cropping

**Iilo** · 09-16-2006, 04:45 PM

I agree that cropped or naturally erect ears make a dog look more intimidating. Though personally I am attracted to dogs with naturally erect ears (Malamutes and GSDs being the two primary breeds in my life), I am also attracted to dogs who are usually cropped (Dobermans and Boxers). I personally think this comes back to the primary reason I have dogs: as a safety net/protection. Nobody messes with you if you've got an 80lb "wolf" walking next to you.

**Alasse** · 09-16-2006, 05:54 PM

Personally i'm against cropping or tail docking..it is of no benefit to todays dogs at all. I'm pretty sure its illegal here (i'd have to check)

My fella has floppy ears, but let me say people are scared of him. I take him for a walk and most people will cross to the other side of the road, or as far from him as possible. He makes no move toward them but he stares, i mean very very intently at anyone coming toward him and it is un-nerving obviously. His sheer size (50kg+) too is very offputting.

I don't find dogs with up ears or floppy ears any less intimidating, the thing i look at when approaching a dog is their eyes and hackles *LOL* I treat all strange dogs with respect.

**Danegirl2208** · 09-16-2006, 06:04 PM

i always hate seeing threads like this..We all have our on views and opinions, which is great.. but he did NOT ask to be criticized. If you want to debate about cropping why not start another thread? Once again good luck to you Tim, and to your baby girl..keep us updated please

**Danegirl2208** · 09-19-2006, 06:48 PM

how did the surgery go??

**Husky15** · 09-19-2006, 08:28 PM

Yes. I too am really looking forward to hearing about the results. I really hope everything went great and can't wait to see her with her new ears.

**critter crazy** · 09-19-2006, 08:29 PM

Me three!! how did it go Tim?? is that sweet little girl doing good??

**CountryWolf07** · 09-21-2006, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Danegirl2208

i always hate seeing threads like this..We all have our on views and opinions, which is great.. but he did NOT ask to be criticized. If you want to debate about cropping why not start another thread? Once again good luck to you Tim, and to your baby girl..keep us updated please

Agreed.

That's why I don't post much about my pets, really. Either right way or not, it'll always be something like this topic.