ear cropping

[earl bpimping]

can u crop ears at 11 months

 

[gmacleod]

As far as I understand it, most vets will not crop past 12 weeks of age. So to answer your question, no, probably not.

 

[luvfritz]

I was told by the breeder when I got Fritzi the ears must be done by 6-8 weeks otherwise there is no guarantee they will stand. It's a lot of work for ears that may be floppy anyway past 8 weeks. Personally at the age of 11 months I would let them be natural.

Barb

 

[Scrapper's Mom]

By that age, the ear cartilage is already set. No, the ears can't (or shouldn't!) be cropped past 15-16 WEEKS of age, but even earlier than that is preferrable.

 

[SammynDqtz]

I agree with the others, it's too late. But aren't those floppy ears sooooo cute!!???!!! :D

 

[Scorpio]

Au natural!!

 

[Madame.X]

I love the natural floppy ears! I wish my two still had theirs, but they were rescue babies so they were done when we got them.

 

[kim8]

Why crop ears?

Why do people crop boxers ears? I dont see any reason why boxers should have their ears cut other than medical problems.

If you know any other reason, i would like to know as this is a subject i dont know much about, so someone please fill me in.:confused:

 

[boxer_booty]

The purpose for cropping ears, tails and especially due claws is because boxer as working dogs were bull or bear baters (I've ever heard; hunters). If the working dog had its ears and tail cropped there would be a less chance of injury. An injured dog can not work.

I guess over time this tradition stuck.

 

[9se7en2]

this is similar to what i think ive read and heard. Although i heard the boxer was used to hunt wild boars, and these boars would cause huge problems for the boxers ears, and so by cropping, they are up and out of the way, problem solved. Today people do it because its a combination of looks, tradition, and preference.