How to Post Cropped Ears (Video)

Marinegeekswife said:
Responsible breeders will have their pups cropped around 7 - 8 weeks old so that they are fully healed and out of stitches before they go home at 9 - 10 weeks. This ensures they get proper care and that you aren't putting too much on the plate of a new owner. And yes, they should be fully healed and stitches out before posting. You don't want to put tape on stitches if you can help it.


Thanks Jan! I did mention those in the video but I don't have a pair of my own, yet. I definitely want to get them before the next pup.


River's crop would technically be between a medium and a show crop. Her breeder worked with the vet to get the perfect crop length and style for her.
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Thank you for the information!! :D
 
JanS said:
Well it depends on how much time you want to put into posting the ears. The show crops take a long, long time to get to stand correctly and if you've never done it before it can be a bit of a challenge - in fact some vets won't even consider a show crop unless you have experience with posting. The second one has more bell and being that it's only a medium crop, it would be much easier to get them standing correctly. As an example, Della has a medium crop and her's were done at 4 months, but Albert has the long show crop and I was still posting him after he was a year old. :)
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I have a 7 month old Doberman with a medium crop. We have been posting for 4 months. They stand when he is alert but are out to the sides when he's not...sometimes I feel like they will never stand. Do you think we still have hope for them standing full time?
 
adobedog said:
I have a 7 month old Doberman with a medium crop. We have been posting for 4 months. They stand when he is alert but are out to the sides when he's not...sometimes I feel like they will never stand. Do you think we still have hope for them standing full time?
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Absolutely - just keep it up. :) Some take longer than others but it's important to keep them posted all the time (aside from changing the posts and letting them breathe for an hour or two) and you will eventually get them to stand nicely.
 
Marinegeekswife said:
Responsible breeders will have their pups cropped around 7 - 8 weeks old so that they are fully healed and out of stitches before they go home at 9 - 10 weeks. This ensures they get proper care and that you aren't putting too much on the plate of a new owner. And yes, they should be fully healed and stitches out before posting. You don't want to put tape on stitches if you can help it.
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I was just going to ask about this! I was trying to figure out how I would be able to bring a pup home, then bring him back to the breeder's vet for cropping... I plan on asking the breeder we choose about how they prefer to do things, but the 10-12 week thing sure did sound like it would be kind of late!
 
Hi Jess! Great video!!
We just got a puppy and he is 12 weeks old. His name is Listo (pronounced Leesto) the Spanish word for smart, ready.
I noticed you did not use the surgical glue and I'm curious if you tried that method? Listo is still wearing a cup so I've got a few days to decide which method to use.
 
danceswithjuno said:
Hi Jess! Great video!!
We just got a puppy and he is 12 weeks old. His name is Listo (pronounced Leesto) the Spanish word for smart, ready.
I noticed you did not use the surgical glue and I'm curious if you tried that method? Listo is still wearing a cup so I've got a few days to decide which method to use.
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Nice to see you again and congrats on your new pup!
 
danceswithjuno said:
Hi Jess! Great video!!
We just got a puppy and he is 12 weeks old. His name is Listo (pronounced Leesto) the Spanish word for smart, ready.
I noticed you did not use the surgical glue and I'm curious if you tried that method? Listo is still wearing a cup so I've got a few days to decide which method to use.
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It just was not as really available so I never tried it. Is he up at the shop yet? We've been meaning to come by anyway but really will if he's there. ;)
 
How long do you keep the ears posted until you remove, and redo them? Also how long do you let the ears rest between posting?

My puppy had his ears cropped, and our vet is over an hour away, and I am not happy with them :( They put soo much tape on my poor puppy he got an infection and has lost most of the hair on his ears. I am going to start doing it myself and this video makes it look like I can do it :)
 
Losing hair from the tape is a given. I agree try to do it your self, it actually very easy. Watch the videos. I change tape every three days and let them air out for a few hours in between. If the ears smell bad there is a problem. Good luck and I'm sure you will do a great job taping
 
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