I have a pitbull puppy and she is 15 weeks old. Would she be too old to get her ears clipped now and up to what age is this do-able? Thank you for any anwers!
2007-02-12 02:55:42 · 12 answers · asked by kristi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, many breeders of Danes and Boxers crop ears between 7 and 10 weeks. Those breeds are then taped and require changing of the covering to help insure the positioning and keep them clean. There is an art to cropping ears and the shape of the head and the pattern used on the ear does change the appearance of the dog, however cropping should be done before the dog is 12 weeks old.
2007-02-12 03:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get ears cropped between 10-14 weeks of age. Also the crop that is done on the pitbull is (IMO) quite ugly. They remove nearly the entire ear, and the cropping isn't done to help the ear stand. On pitbulls it's done to prevent them from getting ripped in fights. By the time you find someone who is willing to do it and actually get an appointment it would likely be too late. Also pitbulls aren't cropped as a 'breed standard'. Most people who crop the dog's ears do so because they are going use the dog for fighting. I see no reason for you to get your dog's ears cropped since it won't be shown, and it isn't a breed standard.
2007-02-12 03:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Meggz21 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's completely up to you as the owner. Know all the pros and cos and whats involved with having them done. Personally my male Boxer is not done. I felt it was an unnecessary procedure for no good reason other then looks. But I prefer the ears down I just think they look cuter.
2016-03-29 03:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a question for your vet.
However, clipping your puppy's ears serves no practical purpose whatsoever. Why would you subject your pup to that?
2007-02-12 04:18:17 · answer #4 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to yourself you are insane. trying to clip a puppys ears?!?!
good greif. unless your puppys ears are 6 inches long which i highly doubt do not clip them
2007-02-12 05:41:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pits do not have their ears or their tails clipped, I think they don't look as intimidating. People get so uptight when they see a pit...
2007-02-12 03:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jacuzzi Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend it beyond 14 wks. My vet will not do them after 12 wks. I have seen a few dobermans done at 16 wks with both good and poor results. Discuss it with your vet.
2007-02-12 03:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ear clipping is cruel!! but i know they have to be clipped within the first week to 2 weeks... your pit is WAY TO OLD to have them clipped now!!!
2007-02-12 03:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by RVC 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ear clipping is cruel, no matter what age.
2007-02-12 02:58:38 · answer #9 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
leave its ear alone . I think clipping is really cruel.
2007-02-12 02:59:51 · answer #10 · answered by rogersclan2377 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋