Landcruiser
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I just caught the end of this feature on the news - I shall catch up with the whole thing later.
BBC Wales/i player tonight 7.30, investigation into ear docking and designer dogs
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Odyssey
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I'll watch it, but know l'll get upset and angry. Ear cropping is obscene and so cruel. Apart from the horrendous suffering it causes at the time, I read that it can cause an understandable lifelong hatred for the poor dogs of having their ears touched, and behavioural issues, including with other dogs as ears are obviously part of communication between dogs. All because macho idiots think they make their "status" dogs look tougher. ?
GSD Woman
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I'm not wild about ear cropping but it is legal here. When done properly it doesn't seem to bother the dog later in life. I'm always amazed since ear posting seems so obnoxious. Give me my naturally pricked ear dogs any day.
GSD Woman
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p.s. if there is a link I watch online please share it.
AmyMay
Situation normal
You’ll be able to watch it on bbc iPlayer.
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
You can't watch iPlayer in the USA, AFAIK you need a TV licence. Plus a UK VPN.
Clodagh
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I saw a mini bully thing with no ears in Barnstaple today. If they do it to make them look fierce maybe start with a breed that can walk and breathe at the same time.
Smitty
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? Should't laugh, but you are so right
GSD Woman
Well-Known Member
I wonder if I can find it on YouTube.
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
Terrayza
Member
It is cruel and horrid