Schnauzer Puppy With Cropped Ears

Caring for Cropped Ears. Having our puppies ears cropped is a cosmetic procedure that we choose to do. If you have chosen to have your puppies ears cropped, this information is for you. Cropping is a form of art. You will not find many veterinarians that know or want to know how to crop. This is not taught in Vet schools.

Schnauzer puppy with cropped ears. It’s bloody, extremely painful and a very inhumane procedure. If you see a puppy that is less then 8 weeks old with it’s ears cropped then you know the breeder has cropped the puppies ears because NO reputable vet in the United States is going to do an ear crop surgery on a puppy that is less than 8 weeks old with the exception of Great. Most of the people asking do not plan to have the ear cropped and have strong feelings about Jack Rabbit Ears, Bat Ears, Hound Dog Ears, and the Ears that are correctly set. :) Trust me I understand! The ears can be inherited BUT teething affects the ear-set just as much. When a puppy is between 6 weeks and 6 months, they go through teething. The Miniature Schnauzer has a shoulder height between 12-14 inches and weighs between 10-15 lbs. The Miniature Schnauzer has a long, rectangular head with small, deep eyes and highly set ears which may be cropped or uncropped. Miniature Schnauzers have a flat back, highly set, erect tail, and small, round ‘cat feet’. Coat Many people don’t realize that many times when a young puppy already has its ears cropped or they are obviously healed, that the cropping was done “by the breeder” at 3-5 days old. The tail and dew claws are done at 3-5 days of age and this will be when many opt to crop the ears as well.

If your pup comes with ears already cropped the ears may still be healing when you receive your puppy so take care of the ears like you would any wound until all flesh has healed completely. Please also keep in mind the ears on a Giant Schnauzer with cropped ears needs to be taped on and off for a while to get the perfect erect ear. Ears that are cropped too long, or too short, are less likely to stand erect. When a dog’s ears are cropped too short, they are more likely to lay flat on the dog’s head. When a dog’s ears are cropped too long, the cartilage within pinna may be too thin to support the weight of the ear. Choosing a Vet The battle, short, show, and long ear crop styles. Why Is Ear Cropping So Controversial? Cropping has become a controversial practice in recent years, with many owners and activists believe that it is cruel to have a puppy go through the pain of surgery just for appearance. Cropped ears are believed to be best for a breed’s trademark appearance to some owners. We can sell you a puppy with either cropped or proper uncropped ears. While all puppies look darling with their ears uncropped, not all of them will end up attractive at adulthood. Sometimes the ears are set very low on the head and will produce a ‘sad’ look, sometimes the ears are very big and will produce a hound look.

Historically, Schnauzers’ tails were docked and ears were cropped to protect them from injury while hunting vermin and protecting German farms. While the look has become a breed standard, the practices are debated and are currently illegal in Canada, parts of Europe, New Zealand, some U.S. states, and more. If your Schnauzer’s ears get cropped either by our vet or your own, I will be happy to show you how to post the ears yourself. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to post ears once you have everything set up to do so. If we get the ears cropped by our vet for you it costs $450. I only crop the ears on puppies that the new owner has asked us to do. Ear cropping is a choice and we offer you either cropped or natural ears for your giant schnauzer. Cropped ears on request and done only by our veterinarian. Giant Schnauzers. Puppy Time!! Cowboy....GCHB Happy Trails Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy TKN To the right is the same puppy after having the ears taped for three days by his new owner. His ears are now sitting perfectly. Puppy after taping : Step by Step process of taping the natural ear Only tools required is tape, patience and being more stubborn then your Schnauzer :-)) I prefer 1/2 inch masking, or, painters tape.

Texas T's Toy Schnauzers provides future puppy owners with a comprehensive overview of ear cropping in an article entitled,"To Crop or Not". Both sides of the issue of Natural ears vs. Cropped Ears is discussed, including a deatiled look at Ear Cropping. My mini schnauzer's ears didn't go down and he is 8 yrs old this year But his ears were down when he was younger..they just stood up when he turned 7 months old..not that it bothers me as he is not a show dog. I think it could be genetics? Share this post. Link to post Share on other sites. Jaxx'sBuddy Ears Cropped. A Miniature Schnauzer’s ears are naturally floppy and fall over. Most of the time all of our puppies will have their ears cropped. This helps to accentuate the beautiful lines of the miniature schnauzer’s head and face. We feel that cropped ears are easier to maintain and keep dry. Cropping the miniature schnauzer ears is expensive and this expense cuts into the profits of the backyard breeder’s puppy sales, which is why they protest against it and recommend natural ears. The cropped ear or natural ear is a personal choice of preference, but do not try to justify your preference by spreading misleading facts and.