what is the age limit for pitbulls to get its ears clipped?

Question

i have a blue pitbull he is 2 1/2 months and i want his ears clipped

Answer 1

There's no age limit for having a dog's ears docked. Just make sure the vet that you go to for the procedure has a lot of experience with ear docking. It's as much of an art as it is a science.

Answer 2

Don't listen to anyone but yourself. Cropping ears is cosmetic surgery and recovery time is usually relatively short. The long haul is the taping after the stitches have healed. That's just to allow the muscle and ear structure to regain it's strength and doesn't cause the dog pain at this point. It's the exact same as what humans to do themselves and no one thinks that is a bad idea. I have 3 pits. 2 have their ears cropped and one doesn't. I don't fight any of them! I just like the way cropped ears look. They look like they're supposed to with cropped ears and if that's what you like then you should certainly do it. However, 2 and a half months is a little bit longer than usual. It's usually done around 7 weeks but can be done up to 9 weeks of age. I would get ahold a a vet as soon as you can and discuss it. It really depends on your specific puppy's ear structure. Every individual is different. But I think 10 weeks should be ok. Just get it done as soon as possible if it's really what you want. Again, don't listen to anyone else. If you like the way it looks then have it done. It'd be just like some of those girls who responded rudely getting a boob job or a nose job to look better. Know what I mean? I hope you get it done. They look great cropped!!!!!

Answer 3

Dude, just call your vet and ask. I'm sure he won't go off on the animal abuse tangent. I'd call soon, they have to be cropped BEFORE the cartilage develops. You can't rely on all the advice given here. Most of these people don't know what they are talking about, they called it clipping and docking, say it's abusive or babble about breed standards and AKC. The term is "cropping". Tails get docked, nails get clipped, ears get cropped. In case you didn't figure this out, if you come on this site asking about any of this or breeding, people will go off on you. Please, next time search the quesiton before you ask so you can avoid all this. I don't mean to sound rude, It just annoys the hell out of me when people can't just go to the next question if they don't like the one their looking at. Pam and Candy are right, the rest is blah blah blah.

Answer 4

Most vets do an"EAR CROP" between the age of 10-12 wks of age.

This is the United States of America....ear cropping is not illegal. Pups that get their ears cropped are up and playing within an hour of the procedure. Taken care of properly, they are not in agony at all. With proper after-care they are fine.

As with the Doberman Pinscher, cropped ears are not mandatory for show, however, if the ears are cropped them must be erect. Many dobes, boxers and danes are shown with natural ears.

However, if I wanted black & tan dogs with long tails and floppy ears, I would've gone with a Black & Tan Coonhound. JMO

As for "DARK CHILD'S" comment regarding cropped ears, it is not a "FAULT" with the AKC.......
direct from AKC site:

Faults to be penalized are: Dudley nose, light or pink eyes, tail too long or badly carried, undershot or overshot mouths.

If you pull up the AKC site and look up American Staffordshire Terrier, the dog has cropped ears!!!!

Answer 5

Most vets will not crop a dogs ears past the age of four months unless its medical related. The reason for this is after four months the cartlidge becomes thicker and is harder to work with and harder to keep the point you are wanting not to mention the healing process tends to take longer if you wait. Make shure the vet you take your dog to has experience in cropping ears. Many vets will tell you they will crop but they do not fully know what they are doing. You may also want to check with your county before taking your pup in because in many counties have passed a law that restricts ear cropping.

P.S. You can show pit bulls!!!! I have been showing mine for the past two years and have placed at several shows.

Answer 6

What are your reasons for having his ears cropped? Do you know what the purpose of cropping is? Have you thought about the pain and discomfort your dog will go through as a result of surgery?

IMO cosmetic surgery should not be done on animals.

Answer 7

get a vet to crop his ears don't do it yourself because its considered animal cruelty. Its not painful because the vet will have to use an anesthetic so the dog wont feel the pain. and his will most likely be on antibiotics after the procedure

Answer 8

1. I have a 9 month old APBT/American Pit Bull Terrier or AmStaff/American Staffordshire Terrier, depending on what kennel club you familiar with, AKC or UKC. Her name is Laila. I have not cropped her ears or her tail because it goes against the breed standard. Only pits that are fighting dogs (illegal) or were fighting dogs (poor babies) have cropped ears. It is extrememly painful and most vets will not do it without medical reason.

2. There are NO "rare" pit bull coat or nose colors. Historically, pit bulls have been bred for performance and temperament, not appearance. This means that pit bulls come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes. "Blue" coats (which are really just diluted black or grey coats) are in fact a fad color right now, and greedy breeders are churning out "blue" dogs to make money off the fad, without concern for temperament or health. Similarly, "red nosed" pit bulls are very common. White pit bulls are often deaf. For more details about "rare" pit bulls, visit: http://www.realpitbull.com/myths.html


3. Potential pit bull owners who are looking to obtain a pit bull would be wise to steer clear of breeders who are breeding specifically for certain colors. Such breeders are in it for the money and could care less about the health or temperament of their dogs. Heck, why not adopt a pit bull rather than support backyard breeders and puppy mills? You can find purebred pit bulls of all colors waiting desperately for a home in shelters and rescue groups across the country.

4. Pit bulls are NOT genetically bred to kill people! From the very beginning, pit bulls have been bred to be as human-friendly as possible. It would not make any sense for bull baiters or dog fighters to own a human-aggressive dog! Even these inhumane individuals have to handle their dogs, often in the heat of a fight. Responsible dog breeders understand that dogs are for companionship and love, not for illicit activities like dogfighting and attacking people! Responsible pit bulldog breeders understand the wonderful qualities that pit bulls have. They are interested in breeding quality dogs with excellent temperaments.


Pit bulls are good for plenty of things besides dogfighting. Pit bulls have excelled in many working-dog sports such as agility, search-and-rescue, tracking, weight pulling, carting, Shutzhund, hunting, obedience, therapy, and more! They also very loving, loyal, gentle, and attentive, making them ideal pet dogs.


Pit bulls are NOT always aggressive. It is the OWNER that ultimately decides how his or her dog will act in certain situations. Pit bulls are naturally very friendly towards strangers, but they will become aggressive if their owner teaches them or forces them to be that way.

Answer 9

#1. it is called ear cropping. #2. it should be done between 10-14 weeks old. Although I see no reason to do it on your dog since it isn't a breed standard and you can't show a pitbull, people usually only do it to this breed because they either want to fight their dog or want it their dog to look like it fights.

Answer 10

Ears are cropped usually around 12 weeks. Its very painful for the dog and illegal in many countries.

Answer 11

It is about the right age the longer you wait the more $ you will spend. It is painfull and my b/f did to his red nose we had to giv him pain meds and put vitamine E creamto keep him from scratching. its a lot of work so think about it before you do it. i hope this helps.