Today, the practice is still used for this purpose even though dogfighting is illegal in many areas.Įar cropping was also performed on working dogs that guarded livestock or hunted prey. Since ears are easy targets, they were often torn or bitten off, causing tremendous pain to the dog and causing them to lose the fight. By cropping the ears, they couldn’t be damaged as easily. Ear Cropping HistoryĪ post shared by Pitbull Magazine 🐕📰 cropping is said to have started in ancient Rome, when dog fights would result in ear injuries. Some people prefer the natural look of the ears. The ears may become more erect as the dog gets older, and they have little curls at the top, giving the dog a happy, inquisitive look. Pitbulls naturally have ears that resemble those of Labradors. That means there isn’t a universal way to do this, and one dog’s cropped ears may look different from another’s. Veterinarians who wish to perform this procedure will have to learn from other vets either by assisting in surgeries or watching them being done.
This technique is not taught in veterinary school. The cut ears are then taped to a hard frame around the ears for several weeks so the ears heal in an upright position.įinding a veterinarian to do this procedure may not be easy. When this procedure is done properly by a professional, the floppy part of the ear, called the pinna, is cut off to make the ears stand up straight. They can still flop and not stand up straight. Unprofessional procedures also mean the desired effect may not even take place once the ears heal. Performing this procedure unprofessionally on dogs that are over 12 weeks of age can cause lasting damage and extreme pain and force them into a longer recovery. Sometimes, the ears are cut so close to the head that the dog looks like they don’t have any. The ears will usually heal unevenly and look lopsided when this is done. Unfortunately, especially in underground dog fighting rings, the ears of the dogs will be cut off by people using knives, razor blades, and scissors without the dog receiving any anesthetic.
This is often done by a veterinarian on an anesthetized dog. A post shared by Ray Serrano cropping is performed on Pitbulls when they are between 6 and 12 weeks old.
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