The notched mark on the ear,is a permanent identification mark showing that a stray has been sterilized. The cut is made when a dog is under anaesthesia,usually after a permanent identification is tattooed in the inner side of the thigh. read more
Others say docking keeps energetic breeds like boxers from hurting their tails by thumping them against walls or dog crates. Some owners believe ear cropping lowers the odds of infections. James Serpell, PhD, director of the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that docking itself could be considered an injury. read more
Ear cropping has already been banned in Canada, Australia and many European countries. The U.S. has fallen behind in banning this inhumane practice, and we think it's time to catch up. It starts with all dog owners choosing to value their dogs for who they are rather than what they look like. While you're at it, you shouldn't do this, either. read more