Normal doberman crop?

[Venomdobie]

Hi, im new to this forum! Just got my first doberman a few weeks ago. I received him cropped by the breeder and didnt notice this at first. He has like a kind of pocket on the base of his ear im not sure if its normal because of the postings. Im just looking for opinions as im new to dobies. I appreciate any feedback! Thanks in advance

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Welcome!

Congrats! What a cute Doberpup!

I don't see what you're referring to as a pocket. It looks like a nice crop.

 

[Venomdobie]

Hi, im new to this forum! Just got my first doberman a few weeks ago. I received him cropped by the breeder and didnt notice this at first. He has like a kind of pocket on the base of his ear im not sure if its normal because of the postings. Im just looking for opinions as im new to dobies. I appreciate any feedback! Thanks in ad

Welcome!

Congrats! What a cute Doberpup!

I don't see what you're referring to as a pocket. It looks like a nice crop.

Thank you!
I appreciate the reply. Its a little more visible on the second pic. I guess i'm just a little paranoid since its my first doberman and first time getting a cropped pup.
Definitely feel relieved now

 

[Ddski5]

I don’t see anything crazy…
I think you are referring to the “bell”- bottom of the ear.

In the 2nd picture, it does look a little outward but I bet it’s because of the popsicle stick and angle of picture.

Post more pictures please.

 

[JanS]

Welcome from Minnesota and congrats on your new pup!

He's a cutie and the ears look totally normal to me.

 

[Venomdobie]

I don’t see anything crazy…
I think you are referring to the “bell”- bottom of the ear.

In the 2nd picture, it does look a little outward but I bet it’s because of the popsicle stick and angle of picture.

Post more pictures please.

I don’t see anything crazy…
I think you are referring to the “bell”- bottom of the ear.

In the 2nd picture, it does look a little outward but I bet it’s because of the popsicle stick and angle of picture.

Post more pictures please.

Yeah thats the part i mean. Yeah im thinking thats what it is and the way they are posted maybe?

You can see it a bit better from behind. Heres a pic

 

[Venomdobie]

Welcome from Minnesota and congrats on your new pup!

He's a cutie and the ears look totally normal to me.

Thank you!

 

[fatiguedsuki]

Aww, he looks like such a sweet boy. Do you have a name picked out?

I wouldn't worry about it. Because of the ear-size-to-body-size ratio as he grows into his ears, the bell of the ear might look disproportional at this stage. It also depends on the posting style. If you look at Google images of "Doberman ears posted", some of the young puppies resemble yours.

Here's an example:




With what might be a different posting style (and an older dog), this is how it will likely look in the future:

 

[Venomdobie]

Aww, he looks like such a sweet boy. Do you have a name picked out?

I wouldn't worry about it. Because of the ear-size-to-body-size ratio as he grows into his ears, the bell of the ear might look disproportional at this stage. It also depends on the posting style. If you look at Google images of "Doberman ears posted", some of the young puppies resemble yours.

Here's an example:

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With what might be a different posting style (and an older dog), this is how it will likely look in the future:

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Thank you! he is a good sweet boy!
Im in between venom and morpheus its a tough one haha

Oh wow i wish i would've done that sooner, those are great examples. The first pic look almost exactly like his at the moment.

I really appreciate everyones input. I feel much better about little buddies ears now!

 

[Kswoodssue]

What a sweet baby! Hello from Ohio!

 

[JanS]

Im in between venom and morpheus its a tough one

I would personally go with venom since 2 syllable names are always easiest for training and recall.

 

[WANTED]

Hi, im new to this forum! Just got my first doberman a few weeks ago. I received him cropped by the breeder and didnt notice this at first. He has like a kind of pocket on the base of his ear im not sure if its normal because of the postings. Im just looking for opinions as im new to dobies. I appreciate any feedback! Thanks in advance

He's cute and crop looks fine, pockets looks normal. Some tape ears too tight at bottom...that's a no no. Keep going.

 

[Two Dobes]

Hi cute baby! Look forward to seeing more of your boy as he grows! Ears look fine; agree you might be referring to the bell of the ear.