I think that tail docking and ear cropping is not cruel. The Doberman's ears for example are croped because they are gaurd dogs, when you crop there ears they can hear better and if they are persuing an asalant(like a rober) they have nothing to grab on to because the ear is much smaller making it much safer for your dog.

I'm from the united states


[This message has been edited by ownerof3dogs (edited October 19, 2000).]