Why do people dock Dobermans tails and ears?

Dobermans are born with floppy ears and long tails, similar to a labrador or hound dog. The ears are cropped and tails docked so that they achieve the upright standing ear and the short tail. Extreme activists are lobbying to take away our choices and ban all cropping and docking.

Can dogs with cropped ears communicate?

Dogs use ears for communication, and dogs cropped very shortly (think battle crop) no longer can use them to communicate effectively. These dogs also have little protection against bugs and other irritants from entering the ear canal.

Why do people get their Dobermans ears cut?

Today, ear cropping in Dobermans is usually done to comply with show standards or simply for the owner’s personal preference. Ear cropping is an elective surgery for dogs. It’s a choice. It has no known health benefit and is done solely at the dog owner’s preference.

Why do people crop dogs tails?

Purpose. Historically, tail docking was thought to prevent rabies, strengthen the back, increase the animal’s speed, and prevent injuries when ratting, fighting, and baiting. Tail docking is done in modern times either for prophylactic, therapeutic, cosmetic purposes, and/or to prevent injury.

Why do people crop dogs ears?

Many dog breeders feel like they have to crop their puppies’ ears to meet the breed standards and for them to have a chance in the show ring. Another reason for modern-day ear cropping is the belief that ear cropping can prevent ear infections later in life.

Why do tails get docked?

Is ear cropping necessary?

Many breed standards, set by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and other pedigree organizations, have cosmetic requirements, including cropped ears for certain breeds. But, unless you are competing in a dog show or other event that requires these appearance standards, this isn’t necessary.