tillylamp 1,830 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 hi since iv'e moved to the other side of the pond iv'e noticed the pit bulls, dobermans, great danes, and boxers all have there ears cropped, i neither like it nor dislike it, my wife hates it and thinks it's cruel, i don't know if it's done to make it look the part or for better air flow, i just wondered what other peoples thoughts were, if you like the look or not, mind you there are two pit bulls opposite us and two down the lane and they do have a mean look about them with there ears done. tilly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 In most breeds its done for the look, the APBT's were cropped originaly because cut ears bleed like feck and that can weaken a dog when the chips are down but if they are just general backyard bulldogs then, like other breeds, it's just for looks... Sadly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,782 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Obviously if they're working id go for it for the bleeding that ears do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,830 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'm not a fan of it, needless in my eyes. i agree mate, it's not our thing really, it just seems to be the norm here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGD 6,436 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 In most breeds its done for the look, the APBT's were cropped originaly because cut ears bleed like feck and that can weaken a dog when the chips are down but if they are just general backyard bulldogs then, like other breeds, it's just for looks... Sadly! I know a lot of old dog men didn't see the point in cropping ears because at the end of the day you'd rather it's opponent was hanging off its ear than another more vital area. I think it's a 100% cosmetic decision. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,610 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Its all for show ...Handsome is as handsome does Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Think the battle crop looks good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOKEL 2,240 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 exposes the inner ear to damage, silly idea and of little use to a box dog... Yokel 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Breeds like the presa look better for it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOKEL 2,240 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 what's looks got to do with performance? Yokel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Always thought cropped ears especially on a pit were a bit gangsta!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yokel who mentioned performance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yokel who mentioned performance? Surely performance is all that matters? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 If its a working dog yes if a pet then im guessing no. Does a dog with cropped ears not perform as good as a dog uncropped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOKEL 2,240 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 If its a working dog yes if a pet then im guessing no. Does a dog with cropped ears not perform as good as a dog uncropped as i said, it exposes the inner ear to damage, i don't see that as a bonus in a working dog....as for pets, why would you want to cut the ears of of your pet dog??? oh, to make it look hard...dear me... Yokel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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