I chose that I prefer docking & cropping. I heard docking the tail is real painful, so I probably wouldn't choose to do that (though I'm pretty sure having my son circumcised was painful for him -
even though there is no bone to cut)
Either way, I prefer Dobie's ears cropped. From what I read, and Dobie owners I know - they say that it reduces ear problems that are common in Dobie's. I don't know either way. The only Dobe I know NOW has natural ears & a docked tail.
There was a similar discussion on here last year. Got nasty.

Either way, I prefer Dobie's ears cropped. From what I read, and Dobie owners I know - they say that it reduces ear problems that are common in Dobie's. I don't know either way. The only Dobe I know NOW has natural ears & a docked tail.
There was a similar discussion on here last year. Got nasty.