Dog ear cropping and tail docking is a procedure that is done to dogs of different breed and in my opinion is the cruelest thing to do to an animal . I have tried to gather some information on why dog owners do this cropping and docking to their dogs and i found some "reasons"
Dog ear cropping and tail docking
Reasons why ear cropping is done:
To escape from the attacker
Companion protector breeds were raise to have no loose skin or any type of excess for human attacker to grab on to. If this parts of the dogs' body get removed the humans has no place where to grab the dog and the dog can escape easily.
To hear better and to pinpoint sound
The ear cropping is done to help the dogs hear better especially to herding breeds, that have hearing very important to detect the attacker.The erect ears is also better able to pinpoint sound which is an important characteristic in a protection breed.
Cosmetic reasons
Cosmetic reason is the main reason why the dogs ears get cropped on now days . The people who do not use they dogs neither as companion protector breeds or herding breeds and they do this cruel procedure for no reason at all.
As I read at Peta dogs usually have their ears cropped when they are just 8 to 12 weeks old. At this stage in their development, the trauma of the procedure can have a strong psychological impact on the maturing pup
Reasons why tail docking is done:
Prevent an assailant from grabbing their tail
This is a reason only for working dogs, or better guard-type breeds. Doing the tail docking procedure will prevent an assailant from grabbing their tail
Cleaner fur
This procedure is done to herding breeds to prevent feces from building up in the fur,so the dog remains nice and clear .
Cosmetic reasons
Cosmetic reason is again the main reason why the dog tails get docked on modern times. There is no reason to do this cruel procedure to our fur friends. In my opinion the dogs are prettier and look better in their natural appeal .
What do you think of this procedures? Do you know any dog with cropped ears or tail docked ?
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I am a rescue and someone docked my tail as a puppy. Peeps is always sad about that. Have a marvellous Monday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
You are very pretty Molly :)
DeleteIf the dog is to be a work dog then some times it is better to have these procedures done but if it is just to be a pet then it is pure vanity which is awful,xx Rachel
ReplyDeleteI think that way too, but fashoon si not a reason :(
DeleteWe agree - it is cruel and totally not needed for any breed. I know in my home country of Australia ear and tail cropping is banded, against the law and heavy fines are involved ......even for show dogs.
ReplyDeleteWow that is a great thing , this lae should apply in more countries
DeleteSome people do it because it is part of the breed's standards. I have actually witnessed a tail docking on puppies before at work. So glad I did not have to assist with that because I am not a fan either.
ReplyDeleteBreed's standart is not a reason for me :p
DeleteHere in Denmark ear and tail cropping is banded too, and against the law, and it is several years ago this law was passed.
ReplyDeleteHappy for the dogs in Denmark
DeleteI could never understand doing either one of these procedures. I could see if it was health related but beyond that is seems cruel and senseless
ReplyDeleteThat is true :l
DeleteScience says there's no reason to dock. This was behind the national ban of docking in Australia: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2003.tb11473.x/abstract and follow up: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2003.tb12575.x/abstract
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Anonymous
Deletei think its very sad to do these procedures.. its not fair- the animals have not choice
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tweedles
You are right Tweedles
DeleteI had a Schnauzer and WOULD NOT crop his ears. He looked adorable with his natural ears. It is horribly painful and completely senseless.
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job with that :)
DeleteI'm happy to say that my Rottie has his full tail. Tail docking was banned in the UK about 5 years back. I've had a lot of people ask what breed Del is because he doesn't have a docked tail. One person refused to believe he was a full Rottie because he had a tail. I'm completely against tail docking and ear docking. I don't believe there is much use for either nowadays unless it's for medical reasons. Dogs should be left natural, because they are beautiful the way they are.
ReplyDeleteOh i know , here in my country the dog is not called a rottweiler if he has a tail :p
DeleteNo matter the reasons it is horrible that they do this! Dogs don't have voices and they can't tell us no, we need to be their voice! This stuff is horrible!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet of you :)
DeleteI think they are cruel, and mostly unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteIf you need to alter your dogs appearance you shouldn't own one. Your puppy is perfect. He doesn't need you to change his looks. It's cruel and barbaric. If it ain't broke than don't fix it.
ReplyDeleteI don't like that at all, it just cruel. xxxooxxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
Having a herding dog with a long fluffy tail, I can see why his tail might have needed to be docked if he was to be a working dog. I'm glad it wasn't docked. I love Pierson's tail.
ReplyDeleteI have had dogs that had cropped tails and ears but they were rescue dogs and was done long before I came into there life. If i ever had a puppy I would crop them!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are right!!!
I didn't know much about dog ear cropping. I had no idea that it was done for so many reasons. I think that's so interesting that they do it to help escape from the attacker. My sister is looking into having this done and I think it would be a great thing for her and the dog. Thanks for the information! http://www.columbineanimal.com/services/ear-clinic.html
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