tell me about pit bull ear clipping?

Answer 1

Q) Should I crop my Pit Bulls ears?

A) Cropping is a personal choice, but please consider the following points:

* The AKC standard for AmStaffs actually states UNcropped is preferred. The UKC APBT standard does not promote cropped over natural.

* Cropping is a completely COSMETIC AND UNNECESSARY surgery. During surgery, the dog is placed under general anesthesia which ALWAYS brings with it the risk of complications and even death.

* Cropping IS painful for the dogs, despite what some people try to convince themselves and others; there are tons of sensitive nerve endings in the ears.

* Ears are one of a dog's main means of communication.

* If you do choose to crop, it should be done before the puppy is 12 weeks of age. Cropping after this age is more painful for the dog, as the cartilage in the ear has begun to set and harden as the pup gets older.

* Make sure you choose a vet who crops on a regular basis and is familiar with the correct cut and length for a Pit Bull. It helps to bring a photo of exactly the type of crop job you would like done. My advice is to look at photos of AKC Am Staff show dogs, as these dogs are usually cropped the correct length and shape.

* Be prepared for a LOT OF AFTER CARE! Taping, splinting, cleaning, etc. The pup will come back with STICHES all up and down the outside of his ears. If the ears are not properly cared for, they will wrinkle, fall, fold, bend, and generally not stand correctly. The risk of a crop job turning out poorly is enough to keep many people from cropping their dogs; a bad crop job can truly ruin a dog's expression and general appearance.

* Don't be fooled: cropping IS a major deal. It's not like trimming nails or clipping fur. It is MAJOR SURGERY. Owners should carefully consider ALL THE FACTS before they choose to put their dogs through this painful and unnecessary surgery

Answer 2

I own 5 pit bulls. Only 1 of my pit bulls has their ears cropped. I had it done by a professional at the vet. It is a simple cosmetic procedure. The animal does not suffer, he is asleep while it's performed. It can cost anywhere from $150 to $300 depending upon which vet you choose. It takes about 2 weeks for the dog's ears to heal. It's no different than having your newborn baby circumsized. Is it "human cruelty " to have your newborn baby circumsizied when the baby has no say in the matter? No, and neither is having a dog's ears professionaly cropped. It's a simple cosmetic surgery. However, it would be considered "animal cruelty" to try and crop your dog's ears yourself. I've seen alot of horror stories where people have taken scissors and cut the ears right off, without anesthesia, and the ears become infected, and the dog becomes extremely traumatized by the whole experience. So, leave it to the professionals.

Answer 3

Responsible, caring owners will take their pit to the vet to have it done, it's a matter of personal choice. Unless you are showing, the pit doesn't have to have it's ears clipped. Then you have the irresponsible owners who choose a pair of scissors, no anesthetic and do a hatchet job on the dog.

Answer 4

It is necessary to clip a pitbull's ears, as it is necessary to practice female circumcision (clitoris removal) or human castration. In other words, don't do it.
Pitbull's with their natural ears are beautiful.

Answer 5

You got the part that it's CROPPING,not "clipping",right? Tails are DOCKED,btw.
Done properly & w/good after-care,it's NO BIG DEAL!!
YOUR choice,NOT anybody elses business.

Answer 6

it is disgusting and cruelty to animals and who ever does it should rot in hell