Comments on: Pitbull Ear Cropping – Why Is It Done and Should It Be Stopped?

By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:22:07 +0000

In reply to Sp. Your evil!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:16:16 +0000

In reply to Chris. Wow! Can't you love your the way it comes or do need cosmetics to make it to your standards

By: JLS

JLS — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:32:26 +0000

The ONLY acceptable reason to alter a dog’s ears, regardless of breed, is if there is a medical reason for it. If it is PURELY for cosmetic reasons or for dog fighting reasons, then it should be banned.

By: Deloris

Deloris — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:16:43 +0000

In reply to Jo. Someone just asked me why I didn't have my Barkley's ears clipped and I said I like telling him things and I put the flap down going it goes in one ear and not out the other. He is a very very playful rowdy 9 month old now and just handsome as ever. I think ear clipping is traumatizing and unnecessary for these babies same as tail cropping for other breeds. It's like a baby being born and changing something on it just because at 9-12 weeks it's hair isn't long enough or to dark. Good made all creatures perfect we change them to fit our image of perfection.

By: Devlin Healy

Devlin Healy — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:14:51 +0000

In reply to Grandad. But it has to be something useful, like complete ears and tail are for dogs

By: Amy Duncan

Amy Duncan — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:51:37 +0000

In reply to Chris. Did you read the article?… why would you still crop…

By: Amy Duncan

Amy Duncan — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:49:08 +0000

In reply to Joelle. I agree!

By: Maeby

Maeby — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:19:51 +0000

In reply to Chris. I can believe that anyone who has never had a pet before would think it's a good idea to start with a Pit Bull.

By: Michael Patrick Day

Michael Patrick Day — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:50:29 +0000

I have owned 3 Dobermans, 2 from pups, one adopted adult. Both of the pups, I had cropped, and we’re done by a veterinarian with a stellar reputation. Never was there a single complication. All 3 were/are very friendly, people loving pets. This ear cropping debate exists within the Doberman owners too. However it seems more likely accepted as it is necessary to achieve the classic Doberman appearance. I have also raised and adopted several bully breeds, none of them with cropped ears. I do like the look, but feel it’s not worth putting the pup through the pain of surgery. In fact, I might never have had it done with the Dobes, looking back. As to the issue of it changing the animals personality, who can say? 9-12 weeks is the age for cropping, which is also when a pup begins to display certain personality traits anyway. I against cropping, for the record. I am a NOT against those that want that look to their pet. Just do your research. Find the right vet. If they’re worth their salt, they’ll bombard YOU with questions as to why you want your pup to go through this, and in many cases, try to talk you out of it.

By: Dolores

Dolores — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:38:21 +0000

In reply to Jo. I totally agree & it is not medically necessary to do! It’s for the owners selfish desires to make them feared .. & causes them to have a bad rep of being ferocious! They are some of the sweetest dogs, loving, funny & kind of owner would allow them!