CRAZY????? Earpiercing - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MIZBROWN · 09-06-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by diggy4

To me its no different than a tatoo....even if the earring is taken out the hole will remain and could be a good identifying tool? Maybe I'm wrong but my tatoos were much more painful than my ear piercing so I dont see it being cruel either. Just my opinion tho. I have thought about it for Bella myself but she rips bows out of her hair and and just does not like anything on her, so I dont think it would work for her but if your baby doesnt seem to mind ear being taped them i would think it would be fine. I would use a ball and much shorter post with flat backing to keep from snagging. they do have earings that have a ball that screws on for a back too like for belly buttons that wouldnt catch on things.

I 100% agree... If there's dog tatoos out there - whats the difference. A dogs ear is no more fragile than that of a newborn baby! Especially when a baby can get peirced as young as 3 mo - Im sure it'd be okay for a pup. A dogs skin is just as durable as humans. Its amazing how fragile some people treat their pups

Never the less, I actually have considered doing this. One cant think of a regular earring, but one that has a special backing and small stud. Also, as with ours, they can be taken out and replaced as well. To each his own!!!

BabyFidgette · 09-06-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bebubb

Hi I am thinking of having a stud in my Shiloh's one ear, right on the upper part of the ear where it is normally shaved clean, she is still a baby and will wait until she is a little older. PLEASE I have not done it yet and am still toying with the idea. Is it cruel and should I rather leave it. Is there someone that's done this before??

Thanks

Linda
Shiloh and Benji

Thanks for asking that question. I don't want to do it to Baby, but I've always wondered if anyone had it or would do it.

lara2913 · 09-06-2007, 09:40 AM

I find some of the things on here hard to believe, why would anyone put their dog through the pain of having it done just because they think its 'cute'

When people tatoo a dog it is for an identification number, not to look cute. Microchipping is the same.

I do not agree with piercing babies/young childrens ears either though, not until they are an age where they can make their own decision about it.

But then again I do not agree with tail docking, ear clipping, or any of the other things people do to permanently alter their dog for the sake of appearance.

Just my opinion.

yorkieK9trainer · 09-06-2007, 09:51 AM

"But then again I do not agree with tail docking, ear clipping, or any of the other things people do to permanently alter their dog for the sake of appearance. "

I used to be of the same mind.

Is your Yorkie's tail docked?

I'm going to get my daughter's ears pierced here within the next few days. I just need to know if the boyfriend wants to fly in to be a part of the procedure or not. And Trinity hasn't achieved her CH. just yet. When she does, I'll post pics.

lara2913 · 09-06-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

"But then again I do not agree with tail docking, ear clipping, or any of the other things people do to permanently alter their dog for the sake of appearance. "

I used to be of the same mind.

Is your Yorkie's tail docked?

I'm going to get my daughter's ears pierced here within the next few days. I just need to know if the boyfriend wants to fly in to be a part of the procedure or not. And Trinity hasn't achieved her CH. just yet. When she does, I'll post pics.

No, none of my yorkies tails are docked. They have the most adorable long beautiful swishy tails and I woulden't have it any other way.

yorkieK9trainer · 09-06-2007, 10:01 AM

Laura, I have a girl I brought in from Hungary that still has hers.
I haven't docked it yet and don't know that I will.

chachi · 09-06-2007, 10:04 AM

I wouldnt get a dogs ears pierced. I think it is cruel and unecessary. What if they got it caught on something

mistyinca · 09-06-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

I don't think of this as any different from docking a dogs tail that you are neither going to work in the field or show in the ring. Similarly w/ ear croppings.

Actually, I would never put one in Chloe's ear; I too would be afraid of it ripping. She likes to flick her bows, and she'd probably rip the earring out of her ear too.

But...on it being cruel or "not natural" or "they can't choose if they want it or not", well I agree that is just like tail docking--same thing. So I don't think it's cruel. Some breeds have their ears cut.

Yorkiedaze · 09-06-2007, 10:17 AM

Have you considered just glueing a little flat stud on the ear instead of piercing? They sell glue for cosmetic purposes that wont hurt the dog.

lara2913 · 09-06-2007, 10:18 AM

In the UK ear clipping and tail docking is against the law. I would imagine that someone who pierced a dogs ear may well also be prosecuted. I am eternally thankful for that.

LitlbitRanch · 09-06-2007, 10:21 AM

Oooh controversal topic

Ok - My turn... I think it is a real cute thing and had thought about doing Trixies when I first got her. No, her tail nor her dew claws are done... but I DO think it would be a great addition/tool to use if she needs to be located or verified that she belongs to you. I mean how many other dogs are pierced?? I would not do the tip just because they do play and scratched and they might get caught. Yes I have a baby girl (non Furbaby) and I AM thinking of getting hers done too. I had to wait until I was 16 and I hated it.
But hay - do what YOU want. Everyone has their own opinions but only you have to live with your decition - not them.
If you do get it done, I hope you'll post picts

Graleyne · 09-06-2007, 10:23 AM

If you want her to be a little different and girly then why not buy her a pretty necklace?

My mom has a little poodle that she did this for. She bought a woman's anklet and it made the perfect necklace for Indie! Then she bought a woman's ring and it made the perfect "bracelet" for her. Absolutely adorable!

alex_143 · 09-06-2007, 10:28 AM

i think you should do it it would be a great way of identifiying

Tillys_mom · 09-06-2007, 10:30 AM

If it was my dog I wouldn't do it.

Yorkieluv · 09-06-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

I find some of the things on here hard to believe, why would anyone put their dog through the pain of having it done just because they think its 'cute'

When people tatoo a dog it is for an identification number, not to look cute. Microchipping is the same.

I do not agree with piercing babies/young childrens ears either though, not until they are an age where they can make their own decision about it.

But then again I do not agree with tail docking, ear clipping, or any of the other things people do to permanently alter their dog for the sake of appearance.

Just my opinion.

I'm with you on the piercing of dog's ears, ear clipping, etc.

09-06-2007, 09:40 AM	#18
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	I find some of the things on here hard to believe, why would anyone put their dog through the pain of having it done just because they think its 'cute' When people tatoo a dog it is for an identification number, not to look cute. Microchipping is the same. I do not agree with piercing babies/young childrens ears either though, not until they are an age where they can make their own decision about it. But then again I do not agree with tail docking, ear clipping, or any of the other things people do to permanently alter their dog for the sake of appearance. Just my opinion. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-06-2007, 09:51 AM	#19
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	"But then again I do not agree with tail docking, ear clipping, or any of the other things people do to permanently alter their dog for the sake of appearance. " I used to be of the same mind. Is your Yorkie's tail docked? I'm going to get my daughter's ears pierced here within the next few days. I just need to know if the boyfriend wants to fly in to be a part of the procedure or not. And Trinity hasn't achieved her CH. just yet. When she does, I'll post pics. __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer Last edited by yorkieK9trainer; 09-06-2007 at 09:53 AM.

09-06-2007, 10:01 AM	#21
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	Laura, I have a girl I brought in from Hungary that still has hers. I haven't docked it yet and don't know that I will. __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

09-06-2007, 10:04 AM	#22
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I wouldnt get a dogs ears pierced. I think it is cruel and unecessary. What if they got it caught on something __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-06-2007, 10:18 AM	#25
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	In the UK ear clipping and tail docking is against the law. I would imagine that someone who pierced a dogs ear may well also be prosecuted. I am eternally thankful for that. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-06-2007, 10:17 AM	#24
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Have you considered just glueing a little flat stud on the ear instead of piercing? They sell glue for cosmetic purposes that wont hurt the dog.

09-06-2007, 10:21 AM	#26
LitlbitRanch Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,004 Blog Entries: 7	Oooh controversal topic Ok - My turn... I think it is a real cute thing and had thought about doing Trixies when I first got her. No, her tail nor her dew claws are done... but I DO think it would be a great addition/tool to use if she needs to be located or verified that she belongs to you. I mean how many other dogs are pierced?? I would not do the tip just because they do play and scratched and they might get caught. Yes I have a baby girl (non Furbaby) and I AM thinking of getting hers done too. I had to wait until I was 16 and I hated it. But hay - do what YOU want. Everyone has their own opinions but only you have to live with your decition - not them. If you do get it done, I hope you'll post picts __________________ KimberlyAnn - Mommy to 3 non-Furbabies & :, 1 Designer of the original PuppyWraps & LitlbitWraps

09-06-2007, 10:23 AM	#27
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	If you want her to be a little different and girly then why not buy her a pretty necklace? My mom has a little poodle that she did this for. She bought a woman's anklet and it made the perfect necklace for Indie! Then she bought a woman's ring and it made the perfect "bracelet" for her. Absolutely adorable! __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

09-06-2007, 10:28 AM	#28
alex_143 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,041	i think you should do it it would be a great way of identifiying

09-06-2007, 10:30 AM	#29
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	If it was my dog I wouldn't do it. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.