Dobies.....

[Alysser]

I have been really fascinated with Dobies for about a week and have fallen in love. Sadly, my mom doesn't go for that. No matter what method I try. I wanted to know your opinion on cropping and docking. I like natural ears and tails. What do you think?

[anna_66]

Dobermans have always been a favorite of mine but Mark's never cared for them or otherwise we'd have one right now They are a very sweet and lovable breed.

I honestly think if I had one I wouldn't do the docking although I do love the look of it.

[Alysser]

My mom is the same. She thinks they're to big. But I am going to try and get one. I fell in love with one on petfinder.

[buttercup132]

I clicked i like one of them wich is cropping the ears. I LOVE LOVE LOVE dogs with erect ears. And have to admitt they look adorable as puppies with those things that crop there ears

[Kfamr]

This has been discussed many times. A lot of people are for cropping/docking, a lot are against.

Personally, I prefer all dogs with their natural body parts.

[sammy101]

i like both ways
One of my kids doggie friends is a red Doberman with cropped ears,he looks gorgeous with them.I like natural ears too.

[Toby's my baby]

I couldnt tell ya. I like both. I think a lot of dogs look ADORABLE with it, and they look great with out it, I guess it just depends.

[luvofallhorses]

I wouldn't do either. I prefer the natural look.

[Alysser]

Thanks for the opinions, guys!

[animal_rescue]

I like the look of cropping and docking and I LOVE dobies

[Alysser]

Me to! Espacially, beautiful Maggie!

[Vette]

I prefer cropped and docked Dobermans.
but either is fine.

[wolf_Q]

I think they are beautiful dogs reguardless of how their ears/tails are. But I don't think it's right to cut of parts of an animal simply because you prefer the look. Like Kay said the subject has been argued enough though.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Personally, I'm neither against or for docking and cropping. I prefer the appearance of all natural Dobes though. This entire topic has been posted over and over again though, I'm sure if you do a search tons of these threads will come up. Alyssa, have you done a lot of research on the breed? If not, I suggest you do so as they're certainly not a breed for everyone and they can come with quite a few health issues......