{"id":14534,"date":"2022-03-25T10:54:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:54:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:54","slug":"why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do Boxers get their ears cropped?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Why_do_Boxers_get_their_ears_cropped\" title=\"Why do Boxers get their ears cropped?\">Why do Boxers get their ears cropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Do_Boxer_dogs_get_their_ears_cropped\" title=\"Do Boxer dogs get their ears cropped?\">Do Boxer dogs get their ears cropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Should_I_clip_my_Boxers_ears\" title=\"Should I clip my Boxers ears?\">Should I clip my Boxers ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Why_do_they_crop_Boxers_ears_and_tails\" title=\"Why do they crop Boxers ears and tails?\">Why do they crop Boxers ears and tails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Do_Boxers_need_their_ears_cropped\" title=\"Do Boxers need their ears cropped?\">Do Boxers need their ears cropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_cropped_ears\" title=\"What is the purpose of cropped ears?\">What is the purpose of cropped ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Why_tape_a_Boxers_ears\" title=\"Why tape a Boxers ears?\">Why tape a Boxers ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Do_Boxers_ears_naturally_stand_up\" title=\"Do Boxers ears naturally stand up?\">Do Boxers ears naturally stand up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Why_do_Boxers_get_their_ears_clipped\" title=\"Why do Boxers get their ears clipped?\">Why do Boxers get their ears clipped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#How_much_is_it_to_crop_a_Boxers_ears\" title=\"How much is it to crop a Boxers ears?\">How much is it to crop a Boxers ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Are_you_supposed_to_cut_a_Boxers_ears\" title=\"Are you supposed to cut a Boxers ears?\">Are you supposed to cut a Boxers ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#Is_it_cruel_to_crop_a_dogs_ears\" title=\"Is it cruel to crop a dog&#8217;s ears?\">Is it cruel to crop a dog&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-boxers-get-their-ears-cropped\/#How_do_I_get_my_Boxers_ears_to_stand_up\" title=\"How do I get my Boxers ears to stand up?\">How do I get my Boxers ears to stand up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Boxers_get_their_ears_cropped\"><\/span>Why do Boxers get their ears cropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do they crop boxer&#8217;s ears? Cropped ears are intended <b>to give Boxers a more alert, intimidating look and to help prevent the ears from being bitten or grabbed in the event of a fight. The ears are also often cropped to conform to the breed standard though cropped ears are no longer a requirement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Boxer_dogs_get_their_ears_cropped\"><\/span>Do Boxer dogs get their ears cropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Boxer Club: Boxer Ears. Ear cropping <b>is a personal preference. If you choose to have your puppy&#8217;s ears cropped, the procedure should be performed by a veterinarian experienced with the proper Boxer ear crop.  Most veterinarians prefer to crop between the ages of 7-12 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_clip_my_Boxers_ears\"><\/span>Should I clip my Boxers ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Boxer Ears Need to be Cropped to Enter Dog Shows? The answer is no. While some may say that the Boxer standard is cropped ears, <b>just about every recognized dog club, including the AKC accepts Boxers with or without cropped ears<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_crop_Boxers_ears_and_tails\"><\/span>Why do they crop Boxers ears and tails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reason for cropping and docking is <b>to give a dog a certain look. That means it poses unnecessary risks, Patterson-Kane says. Docked tails can also develop a neuroma, or nerve tumor. This can cause pain and make your dog snappy if their tail is touched.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Boxers_need_their_ears_cropped\"><\/span>Do Boxers need their ears cropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do they crop boxer&#8217;s ears? Cropped ears are intended to give Boxers a more alert, intimidating look and to help prevent the ears from being bitten or grabbed in the event of a fight. The ears are also often cropped to conform to the breed standard though <b>cropped ears are no longer a requirement<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_cropped_ears\"><\/span>What is the purpose of cropped ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traditional Reasons These days, ear cropping is done for <b>cosmetic reasons. However, the procedure used to be done for practical reasons. For example, Boxers were often used as guard dogs. Cropping their ears actually improved their hearing, which therefore enhanced their job performance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_tape_a_Boxers_ears\"><\/span>Why tape a Boxers ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ear taping is a practice some breeders advocate in order to remedy this issue. By fixing a Boxer&#8217;s ears into the correct position with <b>tape while the pup is still young, and the ear cartilage soft, the ears can be trained to sit where they should.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Boxers_ears_naturally_stand_up\"><\/span>Do Boxers ears naturally stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boxers belong to the Working Group of dogs, and <b>historically their naturally floppy ears were cropped (cut and made to stand upright) and their long tails docked short in order to enhance their performance as working dogs. Today, cropping and docking serve no functional purpose.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_Boxers_get_their_ears_clipped\"><\/span>Why do Boxers get their ears clipped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do they crop boxer&#8217;s ears? Cropped ears are intended <b>to give Boxers a more alert, intimidating look and to help prevent the ears from being bitten or grabbed in the event of a fight. The ears are also often cropped to conform to the breed standard though cropped ears are no longer a requirement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_it_to_crop_a_Boxers_ears\"><\/span>How much is it to crop a Boxers ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reason for cropping and docking is <b>to give a dog a certain look. That means it poses unnecessary risks, Patterson-Kane says. Docked tails can also develop a neuroma, or nerve tumor. This can cause pain and make your dog snappy if their tail is touched.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_supposed_to_cut_a_Boxers_ears\"><\/span>Are you supposed to cut a Boxers ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do they crop boxer&#8217;s ears? Cropped ears are intended to give Boxers a more alert, intimidating look and to help prevent the ears from being bitten or grabbed in the event of a fight. The ears are also often cropped to conform to the breed standard though <b>cropped ears are no longer a requirement<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_crop_a_dogs_ears\"><\/span>Is it cruel to crop a dog&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ear cropping is painful and completely unnecessary. Despite what some breeders will claim, cropping a dog&#8217;s ears does not benefit them in any way. It can be detrimental to their health, behaviour and welfare in the short-term and in the long-term.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Boxers_ears_to_stand_up\"><\/span>How do I get my Boxers ears to stand up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reason for cropping and docking is <b>to give a dog a certain look. That means it poses unnecessary risks, Patterson-Kane says. Docked tails can also develop a neuroma, or nerve tumor. This can cause pain and make your dog snappy if their tail is touched.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do Boxers get their ears cropped?Do Boxer dogs get their ears cropped?Should I clip my Boxers ears?Why do they crop Boxers ears and tails?Do Boxers need their ears cropped?What is the purpose of cropped ears?Why tape a Boxers ears?Do Boxers ears naturally stand up?Why do Boxers get their ears clipped?How much&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14534"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14534\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}