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If you are going to crop your dogs ears it should be done as early as possible, before 4 months. You may have a hard time finding a vet to do it though since many vets will refuse to crop ears as they view it as cruel.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoEar cropping of dogs is illegal in many countries and in some states. In other places it may be legally done but only by a licensed vet. It is a surgery on an animal that is done for cosmetic reasons and therefore is controversial. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is opposed to ear cropping for cosmetic purposes, and encourages the elimination of ear cropping and tail docking from breed standards.
If you are considering this surgery for your dog, keep in mind that it is an injury unnecessary for the dogs health and well-being, and is only done to produce an appearance that is not natural to the dog breed you have. There are serious risks and pain associated with undergoing surgery and anaesthetic that need to be balanced with any potential benefit of a small change in looks. As the dogs owner you are responsible for their well being.
Dogs that have their ears cropped usually have it done at about 8-12 weeks of age. This is so that the puppy is old enough to cope with the stress of this injury, and young enough that the cartilage is soft so the ears can be trained to stand erect.
Not all vets will perform this surgery. If you do decide to proceed, make sure that the person who performs this surgery is a qualified veterinarian, and takes great care and gives follow-up care.
The vet performing the cutting of the ears will need to anaesthetise the puppy so that:
* the puppy is still throughout the surgery * the puppy does not feel the pain of the cutting (the injury will be painful for some weeks afterwards) * some control of bleeding is possible The cutting needs to be done carefully so that:
* the remaining part of the ear will balance in an erect position * both ears look the same * the scarring is controlled (Scarring can cause twisting and folding of the ear.) * the risk of infection is minimised The ears will then be stitched or glued.
After the operation the puppy will need:
* sedation to minimise further damage to the ears
* bandaging to reduce the risk of infection and bleeding * antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection * anti-inflammatories for pain and inflammation control * taping or splinting to train the ears to stand erect until the cartilage hardens with age. There will need to be follow up visits to the vet to monitor the injury for infection, scarring, and potential injuries and irritation from the splints or tape.
The ears may still not stand erect after this treatment.
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∙ 13y agoDoberman's ears should be cropped before 9 weeks of age. At that age the cartilage is set for the ears to lay flat and the will not stand
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∙ 13y agoMost veterinarians prefer to crop puppies at around 10 weeks of age. Depending on the size, weight and health of the puppies it can vary. Large, healthy, strong puppies can be cropped sooner.
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∙ 13y ago2 month is a good age and after 8 months, ear cliping is not recommended.
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∙ 13y ago500 give or take
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∙ 14y ago8 -12 weeks.
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How old is too old for ear cropping a dog?
Most dogs are cropped between eight and twelve weeks of age. Any older than this and the ears would likely not stand properly.
How old does the mini pincher have to be to get there ears cropped?
usually the breeder has this done around the age of 3-4 month, lately some breeders leave the dogs ears as is, flappy.
What age do you crop a mastiffs ears?
The procedure is usually done with Doberman Pinschers, Boxers, Boston Terriers, or Great Danes. Generally, ear cropping is performed when dogs are between 9 and 12 weeks old. After this, the chances of success drop, as Fido’s ears may already be drooping.
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.
Do Doberman pinschers ears point up or stay down?
Doberman Pinschers ears are naturally supposed to stay down, but to get the ears to point up you would have to crop the ears. They would have to have a surgery for the cropped ears. Ear cropping should be done by seven or eight weeks of age. The ears will have to be taped which takes four or five months till the dog can have its ears stand up without the assistance of the tape.
Can a 7 month old pitbull still get his ears cropped?
I would not recommend it. They should be cropped between 8 and 12 weeks of age. Older dogs have more scarring issues, drooping, infection and difficulty leaving them alone to heal.
What breed of dog has pointed ears?
The term is "cropped" it is done at a young age before completion of nerve ending development, the original purpose of cropping ears was for work or guardianship, if their is less ear-leather to be bit, pulled, snagged, or torn less injury would happen to the dog many breeds are cropped: Boxers, Great Danes, Dobermans, Miniature Pinchers, Affenpincher, pitbull terriers, Beaucerons, cane corsos, schnauzers the list goes on and on and on. As pets the look is just that purely cosmetic and personal choice
Your great dane is 8 years old and will not eat?
eight is usually the age that great danes pass away, sadly it is probably becasue its system is shutting down
Should pitbull puppies ears be cropped?
No! It hurts them just as much as us cutting one of our fingers off, its the same story with their tails. People either do that for the looks or if they put their dogs to fight. Some people think that if you freeze it before you cut it off it won't hurt them but that ain't true.
How long do you have til its to late to clip my min pins tale?
I own and used to breed min pins so know the answer to this very well. Tails and dewclaws should be done no later than 3 days old. If it hasn't been done and your dog is older, check with your vet. It may be too late. You also need to ask yourself why you want the tail docked and if it is that important to you, why did you get a dog that's tail is not docked? Ideally it should be done at 3 mos. However I have personally had a Min Pins ears cropped as late as 1.5 years of age and they stood fine. I owned a Min Pin in the 1960s and his tail at 6 weeks was already cropped. I didn't have his ears done simply because I don't believe in this cruel fashion and no one can say it isn't cruel. It's all in the name of the breeder and showing off the dog. How would you like your tail bone cropped and your ears cropped, stitched and dipped in brandy?
Do some blue heeler's ears not stand up?
They will eventually stand up on their own, although the exact age is different with every puppy. I have seen a few that had one ear stand up completely and the other ear stand up only part way. If you see this starting to happen you can massage the ear in an upright postition and it will help strengthen the ear and help it stand.
What age is appropriate for a child to get her ears pierced?
The appropriate age for a girl to get her ears pierced is 8.
