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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s My feeling is they shouldn't be covered because they do not threaten the dog's health and well-being...only it's look. That would be like giving a guarantee on the type of coat the dog will have as an adult. You say because it's genetic? Every aspect of a dog is genetic. Every physical characteristic that a dog developes is due to genetics. There should never be a reason to blame the breeder (if he/she is a GOOD breeder) because as the potential owner, you should take responsibility for learning the aspects and characteristics of a dog you plan to breed. If ears concern you that much, look for a dog that is older--to a point that if the ears are ever going to stand up, they are doing so. Of course you don't get a young puppy, but how are you supposed to be able to tell what the dog will physically look like when it gets older? Would you blame the breeder if the dog didn't have the coat coloring you wanted as an adult? I would hope not. To me, it is along the same line. |
Good points. What I'm not understanding, however, is how the ear not standing is genetic. NOW, LET ME SAY FIRST...that I can understand an ear not standing because the leather is large and fat thus too heavy to stand. You should be able to tell on a pup if it's ears are flat against it's head, no, they PROBABLY will not ever stand. Now, that, I can see is genetics but you'd be able to see that when purchasing a pup.
HOWEVER, unless you were buying a pup for showing (which you'd do when they were much older), or for breeding (and it is stated in the contract) then ears should be covered.
It is not life threatening nor will is lesson the quality of life. That's the same as saying a low tail set should be covered. That is totally unheard of. Unless it is specifically a show dog or breeding and is stated in the sales contract, it should not be covered.