What does ear cropping entail?
Great Dane ear cropping involves putting the puppy (usually between 8 and 16 weeks old) under a general anesthesia and cutting about 50% of the ear off. The idea is to reshape and sculpture the ears so that they stand straight up, as opposed to the natural condition of hanging. Once the surgery is completed, the ears then have to be taped upright for at least three months and sometimes for up to a year so they develop the upright posture. The tape has to be changed at least weekly and careful observation must be maintained throughout to ensure they are healing properly (no infections) and forming in the desired fashion. Indeed, they dont always end up in the desired fashion. Sometimes one stays upright and the other flops. Sometimes both cant stand, or end up pointing at an angle. But when done properly, there is no question that cropping a Great Danes ears does add to the regal look we all love. So why all the fuss? Origin of ear cropping Cropping Great Dane ears started in Europe whe
