Sorry but someone has to defend the dobermann heritage. If you don't want to crop, there are plenty of breeds that aren't typically cropped., please don't defile the dobe breed by parading dobes not cared for. I am not trying to be mean. And by the way my dobes are very gentle with my family and children Kim.

I wonder why not having the ears cropped comes off as not caring for the doberman? that seems very judgmental, there are times - at least when I worked at the vet hospital here - that dobermans actually could not have their ears cropped due to physical issues that would threaten the dogs life. I do not see where cropping the ears proves more "care" for the dog or breed. And how does having a doberman with natural ears defiling the breed??

Chrismg has posted a milestone in their dog's life and I don't think it is appropriate to turn their thread into anything but a celebration, one that a member of this forum felt excited enough to want us all to share in.

And I agree Kim there is no mistaking a doberman for a dachsund......

Happy 8 months Charlie!!!! Hugs from Ben, tell Charlie that Ben is a rottweiler and has wavy hair and some people have been this judgmental about him and said that it's a huge fault and should not be acceptable - I say "get a life, poor Ben is on cancer drugs that make his hair come in thick and wavy so until you know the story behind the dog don't fuss about my dog's hair" after all he's 8 years old and not being shown so what difference does it make?? So tell Charlie, Ben can sympathize and sends yodels for 8 months of love and happiness and many more......

RND

I looked at the photos and understand what you are saying.  I personally prefer the shorter original "Guard Dog" cut from the early 1900's, I do not like the long high cropped show ear or what the technical term is?? I do think yoor dogs look very stoic and all have a great crop and set.

Chris

Even if I prefer the shorter over the longer crop I think natural is fine as well.  I in fact would have not cared either way if we did Shelbi's ears, the tail was more important to me, of course that was done before we got her, but it was too long after she grew and we had to re-cut it when she was spayed.  My husband was the ear advocate I just researched the cut, but really wished that I had spent more time researching the vets ability to cut, we had issues, but she is my "BABY" and that is all.

Happy 8 Months to CHarlie looking forward to more pictures and watching him grow.

Jeri & Shelbi

Chris,

I did not know they were rescues.  I would like to take the extra time to thank you for rescueing.

Jeri

Chris!  A BIG hurrah from me too for rescuing your babies. God bless you.

Please don't let one rude person keep you from posting here. I for one would love to see you keep posting!  (And continue to see photos of your gorgeous babies!)

Also, keep in mind, this is an international forum, and quite a few dobes are not allowed to be cropped or docked.... Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England, etc etc.    

chrismg: To me, what just happened on this thread is few and far between.  As Kim said above, this is the gentle doberman, and the regular contributors will defend that adjective.  The site logo above shows an uncropped doberman.  Your rescue is beautiful!  Thanks for posting!

I have to apologize to everyone, I was wrong with the use of my words.

This week for work it is my job to find inspirational quotes for our reader board. As I was reading through a bunch of them this one jumped out at me humbled me and made me think. I was wrong.

"Remember to not only say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment" Benjamin Franklin

RND love the inspirational quote, but I was just acknowledging that I recognize what you were referencing with jtrent dobey photos.  I meant no disrespect to anyone I was just acknowledging that I had learned something about cropping that had never been shown to me before.  BTW - I completely agree with everything you commented.

I think all dobeys are beautiful and deserve a good home and to be treated with love and care where ever that home is whether they are docked cropped or no matter what color. 

I apologize if my comment seemed offensive.

Jeri & Shelbi

Alpha Admin's hair was probably standing on end this morning.  

Thanks for taking it down Webby!

We don't have a choice whether to crop or not in he UK as cropping, as is tail docking, is illegal but even if it was not I would want my dobie with natural ears, just personal preference, no other reason.  I think most of your dobes with cropped ears look awesome but I think you like what you are most used to.   I am now getting used to dobes with tails and, you know what, they look just fine.  

I sincerely apologize for upsetting anyone. I am sorry that my opinion was deemed rude.

All apologies, Jason

I know full well that his ears have not been posted yet and the sutures are still in. Good luck with the pockets.

Wow is all I can say.  Please let me weigh in on the ear cropping.  If Im correct their is no medical reason for the cropping.  Its just cosmetic as well as the tail. So with that said I say its up to the owner and the breeder.  I for one have a 4month old, non-cropped, dobe and that was by my choice. I was offered to have him cropped, but I passed. I got my dog for a pet, not a show dog. Nothing against show dogs, it just not my thing. Now with that said, congratulations Charlie, you are a stunning representation of this magnificent breed that we all love soooo much.  Keep the pics coming. Nose bumps and hugs from Axel.

Tess

To each his own.  Different crops or not cropped.  I like what Bet said.  You can't cut out the heart of a Dobe.  It doesn't matter about the ears or tail.  If it's your dog & you love him/her, who cares. We best get used to uncropped, un docked.  I fear the day is coming to the U. S. & Canada where it will be illegal to do so.