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There are essentially two grounds for ear-cropping in dogs. The first and most widespread is cosmetic in certain breeds of dogs where these dogs are typically shown at exhibitions or competitions and where the cropped ear remains in the breed standard; the second is sanitary in working breeds where the dogs ears are otherwise vulnerable to serious injury. In the latter not only is the working dog saved significant pain and discomfort in the field, there is not need to continually administer potent antibiotics to counter infections. Outlawing clinical practice has forced the surgery 'underground' in many countries.

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The most common reason was originally for fighting. Dogs with cropped ears couldn't be hurt or stopped by their opponent if they tried to grab their ears. Breeds that used to (and still are, sadly) be used for fighting, such as AmStaffs and APBT's are cropped for this reason. Doberman Pinschers for example were cropped because they were originally a guard dog. The ears and tail are places of weakness, that someone trying to harm their owner could hurt them with. Another reason was for health - cropped ears need less cleaning.

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people clip bull ears so they can tell if this is your bull or if this is my bull

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