Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Ear Crop

After your new miniature schnauzer puppy goes home with you, we would love for you to keep in touch with us. We are always happy to answer questions and help in any way possible. And of course, we always love to get pictures and to hear how your new family member is doing. Remember, they were once our little “babies” and a part of our family.

Miniature schnauzer puppy ear crop. Most AKC miniature schnauzer show breeders prefer the cropped ear over the natural ear. The cropped ear extenuates the beautiful head of the miniature schnauzer, while the natural ear can hide the beautiful head piece and expression. At Reberstein’s Miniature Schnauzers we always crop the miniature schnauzer’s ears at 10-12 weeks of age. ALSO, the puppy is of the age to better determine the correct size/length of the ear to fit the puppy. They must be at least 3-4 lb (depending on the preference of the vet) to undergo anesthesia. The puppy below with the blue ribbon is an example of the ear shape at approximately 3 weeks of age. If you see a puppy that is less then 8 weeks old with it’s ears cropped then you know the breeder has cropped the puppies ears because NO reputable vet in the United States is going to do an ear crop surgery on a puppy that is less than 8 weeks old with the exception of Great Danes. They are the only breed we’ve heard of where a vet. Avocado Animal hospital recommend getting your puppy’s ear cropped between the age of 8 to 12 weeks. However they will crop you dog’s ears up to 1 year of age. Address: 1111 E. Mission Road Fallbrook, CA 92028. Phone: (760) 728-5771. Website: avocadoanimalhospital.com

Reberstein Miniature Schnauzer's are truly AMAZING!!!!! I have been a Miniature Schnauzer owner for 40 years and have never seen better bred Miniature Schnauzer's. Dennis and Chip are wonderful and gracious to work with!!!! Truly AMAZING!!! If you are a Miniature Schnauzer lover this is the breeder to go to. To crop or not to crop? The Miniature Schnauzer is supposed to be ear cropped according to the American Kennel Club breed standard. You can still show a dog that’s uncropped, but it is usually easier to show a dog that is cropped. The ears does change the appearance of the dog quite a bit as seen on the picture above. The puppies will not have their ears-cropped, I do not ear-crop and my vet does not either. If you want the ears cropped you will need to arrange the procedure with your vet. * VETERINARIAN EXAM & 1st VACCINATIONS: The puppies get a veterinarian check-up, & are vaccinated with the first puppy booster. The battle, short, show, and long ear crop styles. Why Is Ear Cropping So Controversial? Cropping has become a controversial practice in recent years, with many owners and activists believe that it is cruel to have a puppy go through the pain of surgery just for appearance. Cropped ears are believed to be best for a breed’s trademark appearance to some owners.

Ear cropping is currently a heated debate in the Miniature Schnauzer world. The breed standard calls for either cropped or uncropped ears. Traditionally dog show winners have had cropped ears, so many show people wish to keep the cropped ears because they believe they can't win without them. Most of the people asking do not plan to have the ear cropped and have strong feelings about Jack Rabbit Ears, Bat Ears, Hound Dog Ears, and the Ears that are correctly set. :) Trust me I understand! The ears can be inherited BUT teething affects the ear-set just as much. When a puppy is between 6 weeks and 6 months, they go through teething. It is impossible to put a proper base on an ear at this age as the baby's ears are still "closed", and a proper base dictates the quality of the rest of the ear crop. A Miniature Schnauzer's ears generally stand immediately upon cropping, unlike their larger cousins the Standards and Giants, but even then they sometimes need to be "coned" after. State Laws For Ear Cropping & Tail Docking. This information was taken from the AVMA (American Veterinarian Medical Association).. Ear Cropping Laws. 9 states regulate ear cropping. It is illegal to crop a dog’s ears in Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania, unless done by a licensed vet while the dog is under anesthetic.

The Miniature Schnauzer, the smallest of the three Schnauzer breeds, is a generally healthy, long-lived, and low-shedding companion. Add an outgoing personality, a portable size, and sporty good. Should the ears be cropped on my Miniature Schnauzer? The breed standard allows for both cropped and uncropped ears. Ear cropping is usually done between seven and twelve weeks of age. The ear cropping process should be done prior to the puppy being placed as a pet and arranged by the breeder. 12 years has passed and we are coming back to schnauzer Paradise to get another one for a playmate for our first one. We had another dog and it passed away. Our schnauzer is mourning. Another puppy from Schnauzer Paradise will be wonderful for us all. Linda takes such good care of her puppies, and we would not think of going anywhere else. Historically, Schnauzers’ tails were docked and ears were cropped to protect them from injury while hunting vermin and protecting German farms. While the look has become a breed standard, the practices are debated and are currently illegal in Canada, parts of Europe, New Zealand, some U.S. states, and more.