Re: [RealityDreamer] Dober - Ears Croped? or Not?
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Dear Reality Dreamer,
I can't help but noticing how graceful your dog looks in the picture with her ears cropped. I have a 7 month old Dobe and I am still indecisive whether to have his ear cropped. I am just wondering besides the aesthetic factor, what are the reasons (say health wise) for cropping Dobe's ears?
Re: [BLovers] Dober - Ears Croped? or Not?
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hello Blover,
Thanks for the compliment
As for the reasons..Back in the day,dobes were (and still are) working dogs. For protection,if they had hound ears,the bad guys could just pull on them(back them they had their ears cropped like pitbulls) and we know how senstivie their ears are... For tails,they would be so active cutting corners or running through obstacles tht they risk breaking them-thus docking the tails,reducing the risk (and cost of medicating a broken limb) ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)
Re: [RealityDreamer] Dober - Ears Croped? or Not?
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Thanks. But when is a good time to crop their ears? Mine is about 7 months, is he matured yet? I am still debating whether to do it or not. I mean, my Dobe looks adorable now, but he looks a bit lazy and sleepy, I wonder if cropping the ears will make him more alert and graceful just like yours.
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Thanks. But when is a good time to crop their ears? Mine is about 7 months, is he matured yet? I am still debating whether to do it or not. I mean, my Dobe looks adorable now, but he looks a bit lazy and sleepy, I wonder if cropping the ears will make him more alert and graceful just like yours.
i think only the vet (not the same one to crop the ears)can advice you on that
but in my opinion,its toooooo late to do it ***************************************** ________________________________________________ " If you can`t be an ambassador don`t own the breed"
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Hi, saw your posting, your dob is definitly too old to have his ears crop. It is best to get it done at 3 months and not over 4 months and not less than 3 months. Dew claws and tale should be docked at 3 days old. The tendon and what have you in the ear has already developed so getting it done now is likely to be disasterous.
Re: [PSY] Dober - Ears Croped? or Not?
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Yes I do train them myself, well sort of but after saying all that I do have proffessional dog trainer to help me. I am using the electronic collar system. I have earlier enquired about this method and eventually found this system and is available locally. Did try to leave my e-mail on my reply but was not posted. Do think there is a problem here to get in touch.
Wah...one more nice Dober with cropped ears!! I like this color for Dober lar..
Regarding e-collar, could you please email me at (GL not G1) then msn.com.