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CherOKchic · 10-11-2005, 10:09 AM

Hello All!!
I have a question that is really puzzling me. Since I got Bentley I have been trying to get his ears up (many of you have replied to previous post) and this has come up several times around town. I have never heard of cropping their ears, just their tails so am I missing something? Here's the scoop:
I am from Stillwater, OK...home of the OSU Cowboys and a very good Vet School. We own a Taekwondo school here in town and 1 of our students worked at a Vet Clinic here and recommended that we take Bentley to a Dr. Woodall....I called the office and he was out of town til yesterday so we made an appt to get his ears taped. When I got there the receptionist asked if I had or needed to get his ears cropped. The next taping a different Dr. did it (we had to go back the next day because it was a poor job) That vet asked prior to seeing him if I had his ears cropped. Then yesterday I took him w/ me to the school to drop off some stuff and another person asked, this one was a vet student...
I don't understand, I can't find anything online about cropping yorkies, but it keeps coming up around here?? Are they just getting confused, since these are all people who have vet backgrounds I would figure they would know if it isn't done.
Sorry this is long, I have just been wondering for days now and thought you all would be the best to know!!

mustangbee · 10-11-2005, 10:13 AM

Good question
I have never heard of that.
I bet a Breeder whould know.
I'm sure you will get some answers soon.

rrosenberry · 10-11-2005, 10:13 AM

I guess they mean like ,, Dobermans, etc,,, I guess you could do a Yorkie, I have seen things on the net about ear cropping,, but I wouldn't do it..They cut and stitch them,,, right??

Gracy · 10-11-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CherOKchic

Hello All!!
I have a question that is really puzzling me. Since I got Bentley I have been trying to get his ears up (many of you have replied to previous post) and this has come up several times around town. I have never heard of cropping their ears, just their tails so am I missing something? Here's the scoop:
I am from Stillwater, OK...home of the OSU Cowboys and a very good Vet School. We own a Taekwondo school here in town and 1 of our students worked at a Vet Clinic here and recommended that we take Bentley to a Dr. Woodall....I called the office and he was out of town til yesterday so we made an appt to get his ears taped. When I got there the receptionist asked if I had or needed to get his ears cropped. The next taping a different Dr. did it (we had to go back the next day because it was a poor job) That vet asked prior to seeing him if I had his ears cropped. Then yesterday I took him w/ me to the school to drop off some stuff and another person asked, this one was a vet student...
I don't understand, I can't find anything online about cropping yorkies, but it keeps coming up around here?? Are they just getting confused, since these are all people who have vet backgrounds I would figure they would know if it isn't done.
Sorry this is long, I have just been wondering for days now and thought you all would be the best to know!!

Never cropp their ears, never, never never.
How old is he?

You also be careful of taping them.
1st Shave the backs of the ears to an upside down "V" shape.
2nd tape the ears, then connect the ears with tape in the center.
The tape in between the ears will hold each other up.
Depending on his age, it may take a few weeks. Be patient they will stand on their own, without cutting them.
I'll look up and PM you a website that has a diagram on how to do this.
The Vet sounds like he doesn't know Yorkie standards, never crop, never.
Good luck

red98vett · 10-11-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gracy

Never cropp their ears, never, never never.
How old is he?

You also be careful of taping them.
1st Shave the backs of the ears to an upside down "V" shape.
2nd tape the ears, then connect the ears with tape in the center.
The tape in between the ears will hold each other up.
Depending on his age, it may take a few weeks. Be patient they will stand on their own, without cutting them.
I'll look up and PM you a website that has a diagram on how to do this.
The Vet sounds like he doesn't know Yorkie standards, never crop, never.
Good luck

I SO agree with this - These are VERY good directions on taping ears - Believe me...I jumped the gun on my first yorkie & my hubby tried to tape her ears... poor baby looked like she was wearing some kind of Space Hat....I took the tape off by the same night - her ears stood on their own -

yorkies don't have their ears cropped but IF for some reason they don't stand on their own or taped - your yorkie will be just adorable with his little floppy ears....many people's yorkies ears dont stand no matter what they tried ...they're still very cute and no big deal ...

shecass · 10-11-2005, 10:52 AM

I also agree with the advice you have gotten so far. I've never taped my yorkie's ears the only thing I do is shave them and then if they stand up fine if not fine. Mollie is 1 1/2 years old and hers stand up about 3/4 of the way if I keep the hair shaved off of them. Wyatt is 10 weeks old and I have shaved his but they really haven't done anything so far his dad's ears stand perfectly erect so we will just wait and see.

It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I don't think I will tape Wyatt's 1. I just don't have the time and 2. He barely holds still long enuogh for me to shave them let alone do anything else to them.

I wouldn't get them cropped. I met a lady one day she had a yorkie and she told me that she had had her ears cropped I told her that I personally would never do that if they stand up that's fine if they don't that's fine.

So to ramble on. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

YorkieRose · 10-11-2005, 11:07 AM

You must inform these vets that it is inhumane to crop a Yorkies ears. Please ask them what vet school taught them this practice..I would like to make a complaint.
The more knowlegdable you are, they more you can take charge of your Yorkies well being..of course you were not haivng the ears cropped, but quoting the standard would wise them up.
Best wishes

Lexi Rae · 10-11-2005, 11:16 AM

if the dogs ears go up, then thats good, it was meant to be. if not, the puppy will look cute anyway.. whats meant to be will be....

whispersmom2 · 10-11-2005, 11:19 AM

WOW!!! A lot has happened during the time I have been recuperating. I so agree with Pat....when you find out the vet school that those vets attended please post. They will get a piece of my mind. Only a tiny piece cause I have little to spare!! I HATE all this talk about cropping Yorkies' ears. At least 5 years ago, I hear d from a breeder from NC that breeders there were doing the cropping. I went off like a rocket!!! I have been lucky that during the years I have not had one Yorkie whose ears didn't stand. Til now. My Biewtis cannot make up their minds about the ears. One day both up, one up, none up. Next day, all different. But, I think they are beauties anyway as most Yorkie pet owners do.
BTW, at the same time I heard about the ear cropping, I also heard about a whole litter of MinPins bleeding to death after their cosmetic surgeries..

rrosenberry · 10-11-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

I guess they mean like ,, Dobermans, etc,,, I guess you could do a Yorkie, I have seen things on the net about ear cropping,, but I wouldn't do it..They cut and stitch them,,, right??

As I re-read this,,it looked like I said "YES,, DO YOUR YORKIE" which I did not mean to at all,, I meant to say,, Im sure people have cropped Yorkies ears.. But I NEVER WOULD.

ALso Massage their ears, I think, it helped to make Baileys ears stand up. I did it all the time when he sat in my lap, and he still loves it.

Bendless Love · 10-11-2005, 12:06 PM

Cropping a yorkie's ears is bad news. No reason for it at all. I've been assisting a breeder with whelping for 4 years and have never seen/had a yorkie's ears cropped. This is more of a practice for breeds like dobermans, where the ears won't stand up on their own (because they are naturally floppy), but how threatening does a floppy eared doberman look? I personally don't believe in ear cropping of any dog. I think it's a bit barbaric since all the ones I've seen were done at an age where they definitely remember the trauma. When I was in Austria I was shocked that it is illegal to dock the tails and crop the ears of dogs. Breeders often take their litter over the border to Hungary or the Czech Republic to get it done. I personally have no problem with docking the tails, since it is done at such a very young age...it's a bit like circumcision. Quickly done, no memories.

Roxie21 · 10-11-2005, 12:20 PM

I had problems with Roxie's ears standing up until I got the hair around them clipped. Since she is a cottony/wool coat her hair is so thick. Even at 9 months her ear will get a little flop in them if I let the hair grow too much on them. Clipping and massaging definitley does help. But up or down they are still so cute.

Gabbi's Dad · 10-11-2005, 12:22 PM

I have never heard of cropping yorkie ears. Gabbi's ears were up when I picked her , She was so adorable. A couple days at home they flopped, shaved and taped. One would stand up, go down and the other would stand up. Not until she got rid of all her baby teeth did they decide to stand up. I was so sure that I had gotten a defective furgal. My groomer charged only a couple of dollars to keep her ears shaved as they are suppose to be.

jwash · 10-11-2005, 12:32 PM

I have to give input, no, no, no, please do not crop a yorkie's ears. Whether they stay up or not, they have the cutest faces of all. You can tape ears, sprinkle Carnation Instant Milk on food, massage then, but in the end, they may stand or not, it's a cartilage issue. When I first thought about getting a yorkie, I was so paranoid that my yorkie have the best look, which meant ears up, but I have found they are just as cute when down, or even one up and one down.

yorkieusa · 10-11-2005, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

poor baby looked like she was wearing some kind of Space Hat....

Well, I've had my laugh for today. Thanks.

10-11-2005, 10:09 AM	#1
CherOKchic Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 63	Cropped Ears??? Hello All!! I have a question that is really puzzling me. Since I got Bentley I have been trying to get his ears up (many of you have replied to previous post) and this has come up several times around town. I have never heard of cropping their ears, just their tails so am I missing something? Here's the scoop: I am from Stillwater, OK...home of the OSU Cowboys and a very good Vet School. We own a Taekwondo school here in town and 1 of our students worked at a Vet Clinic here and recommended that we take Bentley to a Dr. Woodall....I called the office and he was out of town til yesterday so we made an appt to get his ears taped. When I got there the receptionist asked if I had or needed to get his ears cropped. The next taping a different Dr. did it (we had to go back the next day because it was a poor job) That vet asked prior to seeing him if I had his ears cropped. Then yesterday I took him w/ me to the school to drop off some stuff and another person asked, this one was a vet student... I don't understand, I can't find anything online about cropping yorkies, but it keeps coming up around here?? Are they just getting confused, since these are all people who have vet backgrounds I would figure they would know if it isn't done. Sorry this is long, I have just been wondering for days now and thought you all would be the best to know!! __________________ CherOKchic Bentley's mommy

10-11-2005, 10:13 AM	#2
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Good question I have never heard of that. I bet a Breeder whould know. I'm sure you will get some answers soon. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

10-11-2005, 10:13 AM	#3
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	I guess they mean like ,, Dobermans, etc,,, I guess you could do a Yorkie, I have seen things on the net about ear cropping,, but I wouldn't do it..They cut and stitch them,,, right?? __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

10-11-2005, 10:52 AM	#6
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC Posts: 2,785	I also agree with the advice you have gotten so far. I've never taped my yorkie's ears the only thing I do is shave them and then if they stand up fine if not fine. Mollie is 1 1/2 years old and hers stand up about 3/4 of the way if I keep the hair shaved off of them. Wyatt is 10 weeks old and I have shaved his but they really haven't done anything so far his dad's ears stand perfectly erect so we will just wait and see. It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I don't think I will tape Wyatt's 1. I just don't have the time and 2. He barely holds still long enuogh for me to shave them let alone do anything else to them. I wouldn't get them cropped. I met a lady one day she had a yorkie and she told me that she had had her ears cropped I told her that I personally would never do that if they stand up that's fine if they don't that's fine. So to ramble on. Good luck in whatever you decide to do. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723

10-11-2005, 11:07 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	ears You must inform these vets that it is inhumane to crop a Yorkies ears. Please ask them what vet school taught them this practice..I would like to make a complaint. The more knowlegdable you are, they more you can take charge of your Yorkies well being..of course you were not haivng the ears cropped, but quoting the standard would wise them up. Best wishes

10-11-2005, 11:16 AM	#8
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	if the dogs ears go up, then thats good, it was meant to be. if not, the puppy will look cute anyway.. whats meant to be will be.... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

10-11-2005, 11:19 AM	#9
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	WOW!!! A lot has happened during the time I have been recuperating. I so agree with Pat....when you find out the vet school that those vets attended please post. They will get a piece of my mind. Only a tiny piece cause I have little to spare!! I HATE all this talk about cropping Yorkies' ears. At least 5 years ago, I hear d from a breeder from NC that breeders there were doing the cropping. I went off like a rocket!!! I have been lucky that during the years I have not had one Yorkie whose ears didn't stand. Til now. My Biewtis cannot make up their minds about the ears. One day both up, one up, none up. Next day, all different. But, I think they are beauties anyway as most Yorkie pet owners do. BTW, at the same time I heard about the ear cropping, I also heard about a whole litter of MinPins bleeding to death after their cosmetic surgeries..

10-11-2005, 12:06 PM	#11
Bendless Love Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 148	Cropping a yorkie's ears is bad news. No reason for it at all. I've been assisting a breeder with whelping for 4 years and have never seen/had a yorkie's ears cropped. This is more of a practice for breeds like dobermans, where the ears won't stand up on their own (because they are naturally floppy), but how threatening does a floppy eared doberman look? I personally don't believe in ear cropping of any dog. I think it's a bit barbaric since all the ones I've seen were done at an age where they definitely remember the trauma. When I was in Austria I was shocked that it is illegal to dock the tails and crop the ears of dogs. Breeders often take their litter over the border to Hungary or the Czech Republic to get it done. I personally have no problem with docking the tails, since it is done at such a very young age...it's a bit like circumcision. Quickly done, no memories.

10-11-2005, 12:20 PM	#12
Roxie21 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 253	I had problems with Roxie's ears standing up until I got the hair around them clipped. Since she is a cottony/wool coat her hair is so thick. Even at 9 months her ear will get a little flop in them if I let the hair grow too much on them. Clipping and massaging definitley does help. But up or down they are still so cute. __________________ Che'-Lees & Roxie

10-11-2005, 12:22 PM	#13
Gabbi's Dad Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Corpus Christi. Texas Posts: 24	I have never heard of cropping yorkie ears. Gabbi's ears were up when I picked her , She was so adorable. A couple days at home they flopped, shaved and taped. One would stand up, go down and the other would stand up. Not until she got rid of all her baby teeth did they decide to stand up. I was so sure that I had gotten a defective furgal. My groomer charged only a couple of dollars to keep her ears shaved as they are suppose to be.

10-11-2005, 12:32 PM	#14
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	I have to give input, no, no, no, please do not crop a yorkie's ears. Whether they stay up or not, they have the cutest faces of all. You can tape ears, sprinkle Carnation Instant Milk on food, massage then, but in the end, they may stand or not, it's a cartilage issue. When I first thought about getting a yorkie, I was so paranoid that my yorkie have the best look, which meant ears up, but I have found they are just as cute when down, or even one up and one down.