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[Sybil TF]

Just a question but, why crop the ears?

So they look evil like a bat...

[Steve M]

Just a question but, why crop the ears?

For us, it wasn't an option - the breeder had it done for all of her litters before you could even pick them up.

There are a couple reasons for doing it...the main reason is for looks/intimidation factor. I've also read that it can help them locate sounds better, but who knows how/if that was even tested.

I don't particularly care either way, but I do like our dog's ears cropped. We bought her specifically so that when I'm out of town, my wife is never home alone. Looks/intimidation factor were pretty high on our priority list because of that. IMO, Dobermans don't look right with their floppy hound dog ears. That's my opinion, nothing more. I've never really been confronted about it in public, but I'm sure there are plenty who look at her and consider us cruel owners. Personally, IDGAF what they think. She's been a fantastic dog, and is great with my kid, cropped ears and all. I must say that I do enjoy watching people's reactions when I open the door to my house and she's standing right there next to me.

[Roddy]

We have Donovan Pinschers... They have naturally cropped ears.. But lots of people passed judgement on us for having them cropped... Which wasnt the case. Nice Dobermans btw

[plumcrazy]

boxer owner here, we got to the breeder before the cropped them, glad we did. I like them cropped but prefer not cropped.

[Steve M]

boxer owner here, we got to the breeder before the cropped them, glad we did. I like them cropped but prefer not cropped.

For Boxers, I actually prefer not cropped...it really depends on the breed. Dobermans just look really goofy with floppy ears and long tails.

[Black Pearl]

My girlfriend wanted her miniature pinchers ears done. The Vet said he won't do them anymore. Seems some countries UK, Germany, Australia have banned cropping and bobbing for all animals.

[Sybil TF]

They look kinda dopey with floppy ears. They are still cute but the intimidation factor is not there lol.

[C.J]

Just a question but, why crop the ears?

See post #6 in this thread.

[Sybil TF]

Shani girl is getting big and loves the water...

[Steve M]

Jealous...ours hates the water, and swims upright. Well, swimming might be a bit of an exaggeration...it's more like thrashing. The first time she saw a pool, she jumped right in the middle of it...she immediately regretted that decision. Swimming is a great way to get their energy out for sure.

[JonSav]

Gave mine a bath when they were pups and they never forgot it, now they never go near water. They fell in the pool a couple of times and I thought for sure they were going to have a heart attack lol

[Sybil TF]

Jealous...ours hates the water, and swims upright. .

LOL, Mine fell in trying to catch a frog and the same thing happened. She barely moved her front feet and sank to the bottom. So we just kept getting her in the water and held her belly and showed her how to float vertically. She didn't like it at first but now that she is over her fear and knows how to swim she just keeps jumping in. Problem now is she likes to stalk the kids in the water like a shark and nips them lol

[TA Two Oh]

Jealous...ours hates the water, and swims upright. Well, swimming might be a bit of an exaggeration...it's more like thrashing. The first time she saw a pool, she jumped right in the middle of it...she immediately regretted that decision. Swimming is a great way to get their energy out for sure.

Our Red Dobie enjoyed the water, but "swam" the same way for her first two years. Vertical body position with her front legs madly slapping at the water. It was funny to watch but you had to stay at least ten feet back or you'd get soaked. She later figured it out, but once in a while she'd revert to her old ways. She died 5 years ago at 13 and we still miss her.

[Anonymous]

my very lazy security officers!

[Fatboy 18]

my very lazy security officers!

Oh their lovely.

My Boy is feeling a bit sorry for himself tonight, he was neutered today I feel very guilty tonight but its for the best

[Fatboy 18]

New kid on the block now!

Meet Jasmine, she's a rescue 5yr old Mastiff X Breed, she needs to loose a few pounds, she is around 10 stone at the moment!

She is much more assertive than Dodge and Dodge is reacting to her aggression (pack culture),

We are currently fostering her and we are only 2 days in! She's a Handful! I have got to be careful with this one!

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