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CRAZY????? Earpiercing 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?? :confused: Thanks Linda Shiloh and Benji |
I would be concerned that the little one would rip it out with his claws. I couldn't do it. Just my opinion. |
Personally, I think it would be cruel. What if it gets ripped out while she is playing with another dog? Or it catches on something? Or gets infected? Its not something I would every consider doing. |
I'd be afraid it might get ripped out. |
I've only saw this once, and my first reaction was shock and then I thought but then I wondered is it really any different or any more painful than when we do it to ourselves???...I would never do it to any of my pets, it's just not for me, but the first concern I had was if it got caught on something or if they play with another pet would it get torn out? It just seemed to be more of a worry than what it was worth and another way for people to be "different" than everyone else.....I'd would like to see other opinions on this...... |
Ear Piercing Hi, thanks for all the replies, I also think that it might get ripped when she play around. I would rather not do it and was just wondering if it was ever done. Thanks:p |
It really is so different from humans because their little ears are so much more delicate that humans. They are very thin. Yes, my first concern would be that it could get ripped. I know that so often children have infections, and my daughter had her ear lobe ripped slightly. With such a little thing, even if he scratched at his ear, it could get ripped and infected quite easily. Can I ask why you are thinking about doing it? |
Ear Piercing Shiloh is so cute, I want her to look like a little girl, I was just thinking that it would be something different, but I must say that I have my doubts and know that it could cause problems, I was thinking of something very small, like a little diamond, not big or bulky. It is just a thought and would certainly not do it against my vets advise or help. I love her so much and would not harm her on purposes. She is a real little lady! Thanks for all the advise I appreciated it, and don't worry I am not a cruel person!! :p |
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've seen it before and it was really cute but I was concerned with infection or the pup taking it out. The lady said she had it done while the puppy was 10 weeks old and trained her not to mess with it. She said at that age it doesn't hurt them.:confused: I was trying to see how she got it to stay in but couldn't tell. |
This is just my opinion, but I would Never do that to a dog...It's not natural. Dogs play, and I find it hard to believe that it wouldn't get ripped out. |
I've had conversations with people before about piercing a dog's ears...but never though about actually doing it. I would never do that to a dog. It's not fair to put holes in their body when they can't choose if they want it or not - just like I don't like people piercing baby's ears. They should at least wait until the child can decide for herself if she wants it or not. I just don't think it's a good idea to pierce a dog's ears.. |
Sounds cute but I woouldn't do it. Just my opinion. I'd be afraid if other dog try to chew it off or something... But it sounds really cute!!! |
My Opinion------------- Does anyone know what a Black Russian Terrier is? Well, I promised my bitch that if she achieves her CH. in AKC, which she most certainly will easily, then I'll have a quarter karat diamond stud pierced into her left ear near the base in the front so that while she's in the heel position it can be seen by all. I think it's just fine if that's what you want to do. Just don't over do the size of the ear ring in proportion to the size of the dog. You'll have to teach him/her to not mess w/ it initially just like a child and after awhile, it'll be nothing to them. I say go for it! (by the way, the grand thing is that I can continue to show my girl in conformation beyond her CH. despite the additional hole in the ear because her hair will cover it when the post isn't in.) |
Oh, if your dog like to rub and roll, just be sure to not leave the ear ring in all the time. Save it for special occassions or when you two are out and about together. If you are the type of person to go to dog parks, use your noggin and take it out then. If during the healing phase you want to keep something in so the hole doesn't close, you might try fishing line looped through and use tape to cover it like a bandaid and every night clean and pull the loop through so it heals properly. Again, just like a child. 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. Further, if you were to have it pierced and god forbid your pup was ever stolen, there is now just one more way to identify your dog...not to be done because of that, but it just happens to be so. |
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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!!! |
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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' :confused: 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. |
"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. |
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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. |
I wouldnt get a dogs ears pierced. I think it is cruel and unecessary. What if they got it caught on something |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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 :) |
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! |
i think you should do it it would be a great way of identifiying |
If it was my dog I wouldn't do it. |
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I'm with you on the piercing of dog's ears, ear clipping, etc. |
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