Originally posted by Tonya
I've seen a pit with it's ears pierced before. I'd put it in the same category as docking tails (for cosmetic reasons) or clipping ears. It isn't something that I would do, but I don't think it's any crueler then that. In fact the piercing is probably nicer then clipping the ears.

I've always thought the same. Its actually kinda common for people to tattoo their dogs, for identification in case they got lost. A vet does it and the dogs are sleeping during it, just like any other surgical type thing. While I dont agree with actual designs and things tattooed on a dog, maybe the owner wanted something bigger and more unique in case the dog gets lost/found and he needs to describe it. I also agree that piercing is the same as docking and clipping, I don't think its responsible though cause dogs play rough but if I ever find some of those comfortable fit fake piercing rings I might put 'em on my puppers on special days