The ear incision has been introduced into different breeds for various reasons, especially in hunting, fighting and working breeds. Some breeding and cattle protection breeds had their ears cut off because it was thought to improve their hearing. This reasoning is not correct. We want stricter regulations in England and Wales to ensure that we cut off ears and eradicate the importation of foreign-grown dogs once and for all (except through a reputable housing rescue organisation). We have published several articles that explain how our relationships with dogs have changed. Historically, dogs have been kept so that they can help in the daily life of their owners. The Great Dane was used as a hunting dog. Their ears were cut off so that they could not be torn or torn when confronted with wild boars. Finally, there is a petition to the UK government calling for an import ban for dogs with severed ears – this is a great petition that could prevent almost all dogs with severed ears from entering the country, so we encourage you to sign it. End ear cropping: Dogs need their ears – and here`s why elective procedures like ear cutting and tail docking are illegal in most European countries, including the UK. However, the practice is unrestricted in the United States of America and Russia. This has left a loophole in the law that allows the importation of dogs that have undergone these painful procedures.

Unfortunately, the RSPCA sees more and more dogs coming to our care with their ears cut off. In fact, over the past five years, we have seen a 236% increase in the number of ear cut reports (a total of 178 reports between 2015 and 2019). Over the past 100 years, ear cultivation has been carried out more often for cosmetic purposes. [5] [15] In countries and states where it remains legal, it is usually practiced because it is required as part of a breed standard to be exhibited at dog shows. [15] Although tail docking, hump removal and castration procedures are still common in the United States, ear cutting is in decline, except in the dog show industry. [15] Some competitors say they would stop training altogether if they could still “win in the ring.” [16] The practice has been practiced since ancient times for a number of reasons – there was a belief (which is not unfounded) that long-hanging ears were more likely to get ear infections, be damaged, or swell with blood. Since many dogs were hunting dogs or shepherds at the time, there was evidence that this was true. In some medical situations, veterinarians may perform a procedure called pinnectomy, which can make the ears feel circumcised. This occurs only in ear diseases and is more often needed in white cats, which can sometimes have skin cancer. The procedure is allowed if there are clear medical reasons – significantly different from those when the ears are surgically changed for aesthetic reasons. People have partially amputated their ears – “circumcised” is the benign word people like to use – for the sole reason of making them wild. It is mainly a German tradition born from military origins and the uses of breeds such as the Great Danes, boxers, Doberman Pinschers and Schnauzers.

This mutilation – I`m sorry to be so direct, but that`s what culture is – is banned in its home country and in most other FCI countries. North America remains the only major region in the world where ear and tail amputations are still performed regularly. There is no medical or professional justification for these procedures to be performed on pet dogs. Many dedicated veterinarians and dog lovers will no longer make these changes. [3] While we are pleased that UK law prohibits the pruning of a dog`s ears, it does not say that it is illegal to own a dog with severed ears or to import one into the country. There are more and more dogs with ears cut off in the UK after being imported mainly from the US – this practice perpetuates the stereotype of some dogs with cut ears and creates a market for US breeders to continue cutting off the ears. It is rare to prune large parts of the fins of other animals, although cutting out identification shapes in the tip of farm animals, called ear tags, was common before the introduction of mandatory ear tags. [46] Removal of ear parts from laboratory mice or neutered wild cats for identification, i.e., ear notches or earplugs are still used.

[47] The practice of cultivation for cosmetic purposes is rare in non-dogs, although some selectively bred animals naturally have small ears that can be confused with cutting. [Note 1] Unfortunately, some people believe that certain breeds and types of dogs should have their ears surgically altered or even completely removed. This terrible process is called an incision in the ear. Ear cropping is an elective surgery currently performed on about 20 breeds of dogs, including Dobermans, Great Danes, Boxers, Schnauzers and many others. This procedure involves the surgical removal of most or all of the flaccid part of the ear. The operation can be followed by adhesive tape to bring the ear cartilage into the desired position. Historically, the operation was practically carried out for these breeds. However, it is only considered cosmetic and has been banned in most countries. While it`s still legal in most parts of North America, there are a few things to consider before performing an ear harvest on your puppy. Animal rights have made tremendous strides in recent decades, but much remains to be done globally.

You can do your part by being aware of the specific problem of dogs with severed ears and avoid promoting this practice in any way. With a little time and effort, we want all dogs, whether their ears are naturally soft or trained, to stay in this natural state. These practices are illegal in most European countries, including Romania and Bulgaria, from where some of the recent cases have been imported. A dog whose ears are cut off needs weeks of recovery as the ear cartilage heals. As with any surgical procedure, there is a possibility of infection, severe scarring and poor aesthetic appearance. In the past, cuts have been made on working dogs to reduce the risk of health complications such as ear infections or hematomas.