I have wrapped my dog's ears twice for three weeks each time and his ears still won't stand. What should I do? He is six months old.
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See Doberman Pinschers or Labradors like many other breeds cannot be able to stand their ears as it is traditionally, it is assumed this is because their ears have excess of weight but there is a surgical procedure known as ear cropping after which their ears will stand but it is illegal in some countries because of laws against animal cruelty. Doberman ear-cropping
is usually done between 7 and 9 weeks of age. Cropping done after 12
weeks has a low rate of success in getting the ears to stand.The process involves trimming off part of the animal's ears and
propping them up with posts and tape bandages, which allows the
cartilage to develop into an upright position as the puppy grows. The
incision scabs fall off within a week and stitches are removed a week
after that. The puppy will still have the ability to lay the ears back
or down.After the initial surgery has been done, the ears are taped. Ear taping
uses posts to keep the ears straight in the upright position, allowing
them to grow and strengthen the cartilage.
answered 4 months ago
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My mom bread show dogs for years winning several first place. Rubbing stimulates muscles, but it requires a surgical procedure to make them stand up... Something my mom refused to do. It just isn't natural their ears serve a purpose and altering them defeats that purpose.
answered 3 months ago
People pay to have them cropped, they don't stand up on their own. Many people think this is cruel to do this to them. So, you might want to call some vets and see where you can get it done, and for about how much. Hope this helps you out.
answered 4 months ago
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