I have a Doberman pup who was cropped a medium length at 8 weeks. He's now 15 weeks. My vet and I have been very diligent in aftercare and posting the ears (and letting them rest for a few days between postings) and ever since the first posting, they've stood quite nicely on their own.
This isn't really a problem (lol) - I just would like to know if we are done with the ear wrapping, or if he is still too young to have finished ears. This seemed "too easy" compared to the months and months of posting that some people said I'd have to go through, and I don't want to ruin his ears if leaving them untaped at this age is bad. They stand totally straight, though, and it's been three days and nights with no support on them.
Thanks guys. :)
2006-11-02 00:36:38 · 10 answers · asked by unikorn_babe_03 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm not an expert on cropping, but one thing to keep in mind is that he will start teething soon, and this can affect the ear carriage. It's common for ears to droop while teething.
2006-11-02 03:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have a four month Great Dane that was cropped two months ago while with the breeder. I don't know the start but have seen pics of the first week. I'm betting her "show length" ears will take much longer in the process and I have another 3-4 months to go I'm told. I understand that the cartilage in the ears hardens as the pup grows older so you have to tape until it has stiffened. We are taping once a week. Six days up, one day free. It is very important when you tape to get it not too tight. A cut off in circulation can damage the ear and if extreme the ear flap could have to be removed. Not good. Do get your vet to help you until you're comfortable you can get it right. I found some good videos on YouTube for Danes so I'd be wiling to bet there are some for boxers too. We also found that instead of using a mass of Johnson & Johnsons Zonas tape that a small amount of it atvthe base and then using what Walgreens calls Tender Tape works very well. It only sticks to itself so it won't pull out hair or irritate skin. You have to be very careful though because it stretches. Make sure it is a good fit but not to the point of stretching. Good luck with your pup!
2016-05-23 16:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you and your vet are doing a fantastic job. Each and every cropping is different as are each and every dog.
We have dobermans also, and we have gotten away with a mere 5 weeks of postings, and we've had some pretty stubborn ears that we had to keep working with up 'til the pup was 6 months old.
If the ears are standing properly, I'd leave them unposted but keep an eye on them, if they seem a little weak, tilted or drooping, pop them back up for a few days.
Good luck with your dober-boy! I couldn't imagine life without a doberman in our home!
2006-11-02 05:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Pam 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your pup's ears are standing on their own, you don't need to post them again unless they start drooping. Your pup probably has very strong cartilages. And, coupled with the shorter crop, his ears are standing with very little training.
You are very lucky, my girl took 6 months to have her ears stand on their own. She did have a longer show crop though. The time and effort did pay off.
To those of you who think cropping is cruel...show dogs in Canada & the US can be docked points if they do not have cropped ears. One of my dobes ears were cropped too short, even though I had requested a show crop, and she was docked points for her ears! Cropping ears is no more cruel than piercing your daughters ears when she is baby, or what about circumscissum?! And how many of you wear cosmetics, have piercings, have had cosmetic surgery, wear braces.....are you totally natural?
2006-11-02 01:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by Liora 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Once the ears stand on thier own with out support you can stop posting them. Watch for signs of drooping and re post if needed.
It sounds like you got off very easy with this dog.
Most take months of taping and posting to get them to stand nice.
Some are easy but most are not.
2006-11-02 00:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had to do that to a couple of German Shepherd pups. sounds like they are OK now to me. if you see they start drooping a little then redo them.
2006-11-02 00:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What IDIOTS(the nitwit "AR" types?) told you it was such a chore & WHY did you believe em???
LOL!!!
IF they start to fall again,just tape em for awhile.
No big deal.
2006-11-02 01:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nex t time don't. In some countries it is illegal.
Doberman look very beautiful the natural way.
2006-11-02 01:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by sofia 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Thank goodness that this barbaric practice is banned here in the UK as they are nice dogs without the ears done...I'm just glad we here don't put our puppies thru this barbaric act for the sake of fashion...Regards Jake
2006-11-02 00:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jake 3 · 1⤊ 9⤋
How cruel and vain.
2006-11-02 01:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by poo 2 · 1⤊ 9⤋