Comments on: Doberman Ear Cropping

By: Rudy Deblanc

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By: Jena

Jena — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:09:42 +0000

Just to share my experience on ear-cropping… I had my dobe’s ears cropped 1 mo. ago at the age of 3 1/2 mo.s.(26.1 lbs.). My vet has been cropping for 35 yrs. and suggested this age because her ears were just beginning to “prick-up” on their own. She stayed at the vet for 24 hrs. after surgery and was discharged with 14 Amoxi 200 mg. tabs.(antibiotic), and 6 Rimadyl 25 mg. tabs (for pain). Her head was fitted with a padded/wire head rack completely immobilizing the exposed stitched ears in a “stand” position and an elizabethan collar (to prevent her from scratching them) that she wore until the stitches were removed 7 days later. After removing the head gear and stitches, nothing else was done as her ears (medium crop) stood perfectly and still do! The only “pain” Freida seemed to exhibit during this brief period of time was the pain of not being able to see out of the sides of the E-collar! Maybe we were just lucky to have had such an excellent veterinarian for the job!

By: Janelle

Janelle — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:22:05 +0000

To Ginger and Jaki and all of those who voice their “negivity” on cropping ears… the doberman and other “crop-ear” breeds have been having them cropped for decades… and they are none the worse for wear for having this done. I have personal experience and can say none of my dogs nor dogs of owners I know have experienced any “undue” pain (of course it is up to the owner to make sure the ears are well protected and kept clean from injury within the first week of surgery!) In fact “spaying” and “ear infections” (in the natural ear of the dobes I have known) have presented more pain then the cropping! When you think of the doberman you picture a majestic animal with ears pricked up… and I can bet you if someone had two dobermans to give away, 1 with natural ears and 1 with ears already cropped and you had to choose between the two… you would choose the cropped-eared one… just saying!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:27:49 +0000

I wish those who have their innocent puppies cropped would crop their own ears and see how it feels. The young puppy has no choice but to suffer. I rescued my dobie whose tail had been docked, but not her ears. She a wonderful dog, and despite having natural ears, she is a wonderful watch dog and protective companion. I say leave animals in their natural state! Your vanity should not be a priority.

By: Janelle

Janelle — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:58:42 +0000

30 yrs. ago I worked for a vet who cropped all the breeds ears that are normally cropped. We would do the crop on the doberman just when the dogs ears were starting to “perk-up” naturally (right around 3 1/2 – 4 mo.s of age). Immediately after the operation we would superglue soft foam rubber shaped to fit just inside of the dogs ear running up the length, leaving the stitches exposed to heal. When the stitches were removed (within 10 days), the foam rubber was changed and replaced but not glued this time but wrapped instead with “coaches” tape. I don’t ever recall a puppy having to be taped longer then 2 weeks and the ears always stood fine( my own 2 at that time also)! I have another dobe puppy now who is being cropped in 2 weeks at the age of 14 weeks. This younger vet uses the “cup” method., I will see how that goes first but if need be I will have my foam rubber ready!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:27:53 +0000

I have a three almost four month old pup. His ears were done by a vet in KS when he was 9 weeks old. Its really hard to find a vet who is willing to show you how to post come that time. Lets just say the vet we found was little to no help. He said since he didnt crop neo that he was weery about posting him. It has been almost eight weeks and his ears are completely erect. we found that if you put a sock on his head with holes where the ears are when you are posting it helps with scratching. Just make sure to cut to toe part off.

By: toni

toni — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:47:44 +0000

18 weeks and 3 months is not to old to have the ears cropped! you can do up to 4 months and some vets dont wanna do them till 6 months so dont worry about it. it is better to do it sooner but not necessary! do research dont just listen to people on a blog!

By: Jaki

Jaki — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:37:03 +0000

yes, too old now, enjoy your natural ear dobe

By: john

john — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:22:42 +0000

Hi guys! My doberman is 3months old and still ears are not cropped! Is this too old? Or shall I crop?

By: rayc

rayc — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:03:42 +0000

I hope this doesn’t encourage an emotional outburst. I only offer my experience as a Dobe owner.

I live in Perth WA. We are now enjoying our 3rd and 4th dobermanns. They are absolutely beautiful – The most well socialised dogs you can imagine.

In Australia ears are not allowed to be cropped so I guess we have learnt to love big floppy ears (which is why I think puppies are so attractive).

Recently tail docking was also banned. Consequently we were not sure how we would find our latest pair, as admittedly the typical Dobermann body looks really sleek.

However when they have tails you realise how much more they can communicate.

For instance when I come down stairs each morning it is accompanied by a rhythmic thumping as their tails beat against the sides of their (indoor) kennels.

Even with floppy ears and long tails they are still top of the pile!