Labrador Ear Cropping: 5 Reasons Why Not To Do It - PupVine

Labrador Ear Cropping: 5 Reasons Why Not To Do It

Breeding Purpose

Doing their job mainly around bodies of water, the Lab’s hanging ears prevent water from gushing into the ear canal.

Floppy Ears As Protection

Doing their job mainly around bodies of water, the Lab’s hanging ears prevent water from gushing into the ear canal.

Signature Look

Let us not forget how silly Labs look with hanging ears. Erecting their ears would transform them into a dog mashup.

Complications

Post-operative complications are possible, and they include excessive bleeding, scarring, susceptibility to post-op infection, sensitivity, and even a failed crop.

Uneccessary Change

Your dog will have to wear a cone because scratching will open the wound. Opening the wound can cause an infection, and that is a setback you do NOT want.