This is my puppy Cooper soon after we had his ears cropped. So although these numbers are a good baseline to go off of, a good veterinarian will want to see your dog in person before deciding if ear cropping is an option. The good news here is that every dog is different.
A cropping procedure when the dog is too old will also mean increased discomfort since the cartilage being cut is much thicker than in a younger dog. The cartilage in a Doberman’s ears gets thicker and harder with time. The ideal age for a Doberman to get their ears cropped is generally 7-9 weeks of age.The oldest a Doberman can be at the time of ear cropping is generally considered to be about 12 weeks of age. This means the cartilage in the ear will never harden in a more rounded, vertical standing manner. If the ears are cropped when the dog is too old the cartilage in the ear has already hardened into a flat shape.The youngest a Doberman can be at the time of ear cropping is 6 weeks of age.
This can lead to unusual looking ears when the dog is older. If the ears are cropped when the dog is too young it will be very difficult for the veterinarian to tell what the future proportions of the ear will be.There is only a small window of time when you should get your Doberman’s ears cropped. While dog owners of other breeds might tell you that you can get your dog’s ears cropped at any time, this is not the case for Doberman Pinschers. Since every dog is different, there are other things the veterinarian will look for, other than just age, to determine if ear cropping is possible. Any later than 12 weeks of age and it isn’t likely that the dog’s ears will stand because the cartilage in the ear has hardened.Ī veterinarian who is experienced with Doberman ear cropping can look at your dog’s ears and make a determination on how late cropping can be done. However, some veterinarians will perform the procedure as late as 12 weeks. Along with some other very useful information for someone considering cropping their Dobermans ears.Īt What Age Can You Crop a Doberman’s Ears? A Doberman’s ears are generally cropped when the dog is between 7 and 9 weeks old. I made some calls, talked to very reputable veterinarians who have worked with some world famous show Dobermans, and eventually got my answer. So I made the decision to get his ears croppedĪs the weeks ticked by I remember wondering at what age I should be getting his ears cropped. Like any proud Dad, I was convinced I had the best looking dog of them all.
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I knew I wanted him to reach his full potential both physically and aesthetically. When I first brought home my Doberman Pinscher puppy, I was absolutely in love with him.
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