The practice of ear cropping has become too widely accepted. Though the look achieved by cropping the ears of certain dog breeds has become a recognizable cosmetic trademark, the practice is cruel and unnecessary. My family has two boxers, a breed that is commonly plagued by the practice of ear cropping. They are kind, loving, beautiful dogs – floppy ears and all. There is no medical or physical advantage for a dog to have their ears surgically altered, and the practice of this unnecessary surgical procedure needs to end. To subject dogs to this form of disfiguration is a form of animal cruelty, and actions must be taken to stop it.
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