No, you do not "have to" crop any dogs ears.
They were bred to be that way to have a high hearing to ward of wolves and such when defending sheep. The huge assets also help with so many other roles too.
There are many crops that are said to have golden ears. Many times someone will refer to different brands of corn as having golden ears.
There is no reason to crop a dogs ears. It is painful for the dog and is unnecessary.
Some people do choose crop and dock their boxer's ears and tail. Others choose not to do this. Either way is OK. Both sides have their own opinions as to why it should or shouldn't be done.
It should be done by a Vet. While the dog under anaesthetic
Not all German Shepherds ears go up.
NO
You don't, they do it on their own if they hear something.
all dogs ears hang, the ones with pointy ears got the ears cut tht way. most get their ears cut when puppies
They should do so by their own, if not don't worry. Its fine.
I have A German Shepherd And His Ears Stand up my them Selfs...You never want to use Glue or any thing Like that on you Pet......Some German Shepherds Have what is called weak ear where the ear or ears will never stand up Just Live with it.......Or If you are in the need to see them standing Call a Vet......
Absolutely not ! That's mutilation - just as 'tail docking' is !
It is possible to crop any breeds ears if the country you live in permits it. In the UK ear cropping is illegal, but in America and Canada the operation is legal. German Shepherds ears tend to be erect and pointed naturally so this would be a rather pointless operation.
German shepherds are also called Alsatians.
There is no information on the actual cost of the Gosselin's German Shepherds. Those dogs were not German Shepherds but a mix so not much.
German shepherds come mostly in brown and tan colors
no. White German shepherds are not recognized by the K.C