This procedure is always performed with general anesthesia.
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Both ears have many nerve endings.
Meaning if there were no anesthesia the dog would be in extreme pain.
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This includes the shape and if the ears will stand.
It is most commonly done in doberman pinschers great danes boxers miniature pinschers pit bull beauceron and caucasian shepard dogs.
Cropping cutting off the floppy part of a dog s ear is usually performed on anesthetized dogs between 6 and 12 weeks old.
The pros and cons of cropping a dogs ears are very straight forward.
Ear cropping is a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia.
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Ear cropping is a surgical procedure that involves removal of part of the pinnae ear tissue to create an upright pointy ear.
Cropping a dogs is a very controversial topic within the bully community and it is a les.
This is a purely cosmetic procedure and in no way necessary for the general welfare of your dog.
The ears are then taped to a hard surface for several weeks while they heal so they stay upright.
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The typical cut off date ranges from 12 16 weeks.
Some veterinarians may also refuse to crop a dog s ears at a certain weight.
Most vets will actually refuse to crop a dog s ears after a certain age although if you look around you can probably find a vet who is willing to crop a full grown dog s ears.
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The cropping is done by removing about two thirds of the pinna also known as the floppy part of the ears.
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