When is it too late to crop a staffordshire terriers' ears?How much does it cost?

Answer 1

You shouldn't crop their ears at all. It's cruelty to animals. I'm not saying this to be mean. If you check websites they'll tell you that this is cruel and inhumane. I just really hope that you rethink doing this to your pet.

Would you want your ears cut because someone liked that style on you? Just something to think about.

Answer 2

Cropping is usually done between 2-3 months old, but I have had it done at the latest,4 months. Be sure to find a vet that has a gr4eat deal of experience with this procedure. I am sure the costs varies from state to state, but where I live it usually runs $150-$250. If you get it done be sure to keep up on the aftercare that will take months.

Answer 3

It's purely cosmetic and there is no reason to crop the ears. I would suggest you not do it unless there is an infection or something that requires the ears to be cropped. Otherwise it is cruel and unnecessary and most respectable vets will not do it. The purpose was intended to prevent dogs in fights to gain access to the ears and tail but since you are not using him as a fighting dog (at least I hope not) there isn't any need to cause this harm to your pet.

Answer 4

Cropping of pits ears and tails are actually becoming less and less desired. I have had pits my whole life, family actually used to raise them and I currently own one- uncropped.

It isn't worth it. It does nothing but help maintain the bad rep the dogs already have. If you want to be a responsible bully breed owner, then don't crop

Answer 5

Probably its never too late but good luck finding a vet to do it; the American Veterinary Hospital Associaition considers that an unethical surgery.

Answer 6

Most vets crop at 10-12 wks but I personally say the younger the better as the ears set faster and there seems to be a quicker recovery. Price seems to vary widely but expect to fork out between $150 - $250 for most vets. I suggest you ask to see photos of the vet you choose to use prior crop jobs as not all vets are very good at the procedure! Take photos of your breed with a crop style YOU prefer. Try to find a vet who does laser crops as the edges heal very quickly and look cleaner as some stiches leave little hole scars. I STRONGLY suggest using the "quick brace" system made by house of hoytt doberman breeders. I dont endorse them as they are considered by many to be a puppy mill but I used the quick brace system myself and it is AWESOME! I had my dobe pups cropped at 8 wks and ALL had free standing ears at 12-16 wks and NO tipping or folding at all. Better yet you can apply them immediately after the surgery since it leaves the edges open to air...... Hope this is of some help to you! Kelly
p.s type in quick brace ear crop or house of hoytt in yahoo search and your bound to find the site

Answer 7

how old is the dog. they should be done around three months, five, or six is too late. once they get their adult teeth in the cartilidge hardens in the ear, it is am staff, right? show cut, should be done earliest as possible for best finished look. if it is the pit cut, well, they look like nubs and I wouldn't recommend it. unless you are showing, then the dog will be loved by you no matter what, the usual cost that in my area, so. cal. is about 4--6 hundred.

Answer 8

Already to late, why would you want to mutilate you dog?
10 and 24 weeks to answer your question

Answer 9

ive never understood y the heck ud want to chop up a dogs ears...

Answer 10

no more than 3 months no one will do it normally and it cost about 150