Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
"There is NO proven medical benefit to cropping, It has never been scientifically proven that it will cut down on the amount of ear infections by increasing ventilation of the ear canal. Keeping the ears clean from dirt and debris is the job of every dog owner, it's basic maintenance, regardless if the dog is cropped or uncropped."
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Take a look at that. They have the same chance of getting ear infections EVEN IF they are cropped. Saying it looks neat is just...sad. Not neat, very painful.