03/04/2026
Another controversial topic let’s discuss…
The main reason we crop ears is because we train dogs for protection, and the intimidation factor is part of that job. If the look of the dog alone can make someone back off — and the dog never has to bite, engage, or make contact — that’s the ideal outcome. A deterrent is always better than a confrontation.
I’m not going to sit here and tell you it’s about preventing ear infections or any of the usual myths. That’s just not true. There’s no major health reason to do it — it’s strictly preference and purpose. It is a proper surgical procedure done by licensed vets, and as you can see, the next day these dogs are usually unbothered and back to normal.
Also, not all my dogs have their ears cropped. It depends on what we’re training them for. If a dog isn’t going into protection work, more often than not we leave the ears natural.
And for our clients, we never do entire litters. We only crop if someone specifically requests it — otherwise, it’s left completely up to them.
I appreciate you approaching this respectfully. Makes it a lot easier to have a real conversation. 🤷🏽♂️👇🏾🫡
