Someone needs to slap this breeder.. they recommend cropping because "it warns people that you have a doberman" and that "it protects your investment in case you ever have to SELL your dog- it will have a better home"... im all for cropping but... .. and i love the first reason why they say you should buy their puppies "Our dogs are one of the largest AKC Doberman Pinschers in the country!" Whoopty freakin doo .....sorry...the puppies are VERY cute, i LOVE dober pups, but i absolutly despise backyard breeders