That natural Schnauzer is beautiful! It would be nice to see the trend catch on here in the US, but it might take a looonnngg time. My parents own a rescued Great Dane with cropped ears, and they are noticing that more and more Danes are appearing in dog shows now with the natural ears, although it's still not the norm. Dane ears--and Schnauzer ears--are just as gorgeous without all the nasty cutting and splinting, I think!

If only Eli had been born with a natural bobbed tail, then I wouldn't have to feel sorry about his being docked when he was a few days old...

[ September 26, 2001: Message edited by: kobieeli ]