Crop Pics - Lets see your style!

[avmech]

Update: this was last Saturday at a friend’s store, she is 2 days short of 22 weeks old in this pic. This was between postings. Next time will get frontal pic.

 

[JanS]

this was last Saturday at a friend’s store,

They look great.
Side note, but those guns being in stock is a rare sight to see these days.

 

[avmech]

They look great.
Side note, but those guns being in stock is a rare sight to see these days.

Very true, but good and bad...........bad as in they are hard to get, good as in more people are buying them. But then I am a true optimist, when the glass is half full, I fill it all the way..LOL

 

[Buck Nasty]

Here's Buck's ears. I think we're finally done posting.

 

[avmech]

Beautiful

 

[NewsOfTheDay]

Here are a couple of pics of Tucker's ears:

 

[avmech]

This morning. almost 24 weeks old, 15 since crop, most of her adult teeth are in, will post for another 3 - 4 weeks probably.

 

[Rosa]

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Love that look, but may I ask exactly what length you would consider that? I typically prefer medium to long, but that is absolutely stunning!

 

[Rosa]

What crop is the best for a beginner would you say?

 

[JanS]

What crop is the best for a beginner would you say?

I would say a medium long crop but it does vary depending on the dogs ear cartilage.

 

[Rosa]

I would say a medium long crop but it does vary depending on the dogs ear cartilage.

That's what I thought! I actually like a crop based on how it fits a particular dog, but that is almost impossible to tell at an early age! But I tend to like it slightly curved outward towards the tip.

 

[Rosa]

I have quite an obsession with this look, although others are also nice! But, I seem to have a sneaky suspicion that a lot relies on the particular vet!
What are your opinions on these crops?

 

[Ravenbird]

I have quite an obsession with this look

I love the curves that you posted here too. It's an older style and since I'm older (LOL), it's still my favorite. The style now is longer and straight and very little bell. Personally what you've posted in these 8 pictures is exactly what I'd want. Breeders - especially for show dogs - will lean toward what is the trend in the show ring, and likely not be swayed to change.

 

[Rosa]

I love the curves that you posted here too. It's an older style and since I'm older (LOL), it's still my favorite. The style now is longer and straight and very little bell. Personally what you've posted in these 8 pictures is exactly what I'd want. Breeders - especially for show dogs - will lean toward what is the trend in the show ring, and likely not be swayed to change.

Well never fear! I'm only seventeen and still prefer that look! But I'm honestly not fad or trend follower! I like what I think enhances the physical features of the person or dog! Personally, I think that look fits most Dobermans the best! But I understand that 'your' preference may not be what you get! Anyway, we shall see!!

 

[Cferg]

Here’s Stassi my 8 month old. Her left ear tip isn’t exactly where I want it yet. So we are still posting. Cropper took a little more off the left side bell. That’s probably what’s giving me the trouble.
Don’t mention her puppy acne she’s self conscious about it.

 

[DanBar]

I got my first Doberman in 1979, back when Dobermans had traditional ear crops, before the loooong, show crop started.
I like the shorter crop, and believe me, they are SOOOOO much easier on the dog (think 3" wound versus 8" wound) and also so much quicker to stand. I usually only have to wrap about 3 to 4 weeks. But, to each his own. Here are some of mine.

 

[Rosa]

Here’s Stassi my 8 month old. Her left ear tip isn’t exactly where I want it yet. So we are still posting. Cropper took a little more off the left side bell. That’s probably what’s giving me the trouble. View attachment 118034View attachment 118035View attachment 118037View attachment 118036
Don’t mention her puppy acne she’s self conscious about it.

What a beautiful Doberman! Her ears fit her face almost perfectly!

 

[Rosa]

I got my first Doberman in 1979, back when Dobermans had traditional ear crops, before the loooong, show crop started.
I like the shorter crop, and believe me, they are SOOOOO much easier on the dog (think 3" wound versus 8" wound) and also so much quicker to stand. I usually only have to wrap about 3 to 4 weeks. But, to each his own. Here are some of mine.

You have beautiful dogs! I looked over your website and loved your dogs! Although, I prefer a slightly longer crop (just because it allows the curve I love), your dogs have a certain air about them that is only accented by the shorted ears. I always say that the Dobie is an elegant dog, but yours have a slightly more 'stern' 'beware' type of expression! That is probably what they were meant to look like originally anyway!

 

[JanS]

What are your opinions on these crops?

Those are styles I really like and similar to Phoebe's and her sister Ripley's. I haven't tried to take any specific photos of Phoebe's crop style yet, but this one sort of shows it.

 

[Rosa]

Those are styles I really like and similar to Phoebe's and her sister Ripley's. I haven't tried to take any specific photos of Phoebe's crop style yet, but this one sort of shows it.
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Wow! It's a longer crop, but definitely enhances the her look! I've never been a huge fan a red and rust, but she is gorgeous? Is she Euro line? I saw this 'blue' and rust Doberman today that was also really eye-catching! Truly a lovely dog!