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Since surgeries like ear cropping and tail docking are not really beneficial to the animals why are they not considered animal abuse?
== == While there are still some breeders that ear crop and tail dock you can thank breeding shows for this, but, times are changing and it's slowly going out of style. However dogs such as Doberman Pinchers, etc., still have their ear's cropped while in show. To some breeders and the Breed Show Society ear cropping and tail docking is no different than some people getting plastic surgery, but a in British Columbia society is putting the heat on this behavior.
Will your dogs cropped ears still stand after ear hematoma surgery?
It may or it may not. It depends on how much the ear scars down during the healing process after the surgery.
Does it hurt dog went their ear get cropped?
Of course it hurts! Do not crop dog's ears! Don't listen to them, you can have a dogs ears cropped. Obviously it does hurt them, but that is okay.
How do Dobermans get pointed ears?
the are cropped... meaning the back part of the ear is cut off. the ear is then tapped upright, often glued to a foam block on top the dogs head or propped upright with sticks, for several months til they heal. Eventually most will stand on their own. However, if the don't receive proper care or sometimes even with proper care they will continue to fold over. this is the same for the pointed ears of boxers and great danes.
Are chow chows born with cropped ears?
No, Chow Chows are not born with cropped ears; they have naturally erect ears that are medium-sized and rounded at the tips. Ear cropping is a surgical procedure that is not common or standard for this breed. In fact, ear cropping is often considered unnecessary and is banned in many countries. Chow Chows are typically recognized with their natural ear shape in breed standards.
Can blue heeler ears be cropped?
The Blue Heeler (or Australian Cattle Dog) should not be cropped if it is to be shown professionally, as the ears should be natural according to the official Breed Standard. However, providing you live in an area where ear cropping is legal, the Blue Heelers' ears may be cropped for whatever reason.
Can you show a dog with cropped ears at Crufts?
No, as ear cropping was banned many years ago in England; which is where Crufts in held. Even if your dog was cropped legally in another country, it cannot be shown at any championship shows in England.
Why are pit bulls ears cropped?
Just a guess, but it may be a holdover from dog fighting. Ears and tails may have been cropped because they were liabilities.That is an incorrect answer. The Pit Bull was a game dog originally used for hunting large game. The ears were cropped due to the fact that big ears make handles that can be torn and cause bleeding. AS for the "Fighting" you are way off base. Cropped Ears arent commonly found on "Fighting" Dogs as it leaves the ear opened and exposed which can lead to infection. Also tail docking in Fighting dogs...Also a NO a dogs tail gives them natural balance so Fighters didnt have their tail docked. Please if you are going to answer a question know what your talking people ask questions for a real answer not someone prejudice.
Why cut Dobermans tail?
As for the ear cutting, there is a number of reason. Originally, the breed was created to protect its master. Meaning to fight effectively. After many accidents where the tail was broken, it became standard to cut the tail soon after birth; when IT DOESN'T HURT AT ALL. The cartilage is still very smooth at that time. You can compare this to a circumcision for a young baby boy. Second, it is quite obvious that the tail is somewhat very ugly and doesn't fit the rest of the doberman's body. So it became a question of taste. But everyone agrees on that one. Finally most owner cut it because it is part of the breed's standard.
What is the purpose of ear cropping in boxers?
Ear cropping was originally used to prevent the dog's ears from becoming torn in fights with other dogs or wolves. Today it is performed on certain breeds for cosmetic reasons. In countries were it is still legal, ear cropping is done to make the dog look better for shows and to match the Breed Standard. Boxers can be shown cropped or natural, depending on the owners preference. Although the operation is illegal in England, in America almost all show Boxers are cropped. There is no real purpose other than for looks, but supporters of the operation claim that it helps keep the ears free from mites and prevents infections.
Why do people clip their pit bulls ears?
There are essentially two grounds for ear-cropping in dogs. The first and most widespread is cosmetic in certain breeds of dogs where these dogs are typically shown at exhibitions or competitions and where the cropped ear remains in the breed standard; the second is sanitary in working breeds where the dogs ears are otherwise vulnerable to serious injury. In the latter not only is the working dog saved significant pain and discomfort in the field, there is not need to continually administer potent antibiotics to counter infections. Outlawing clinical practice has forced the surgery 'underground' in many countries.
Is there anything that can fix a 4 month old pit bull puppies ears if they are cropped off entirely too short you can see his inner ear?
No, this is why you don't crop the ears!
