EAR CROP SURGERY

The photos below are before, after and during an ear crop surgery performed on Redford Jr. (DOB 04/13/06).    Ear cropping is standard with our puppies and the crop is a medium/long crop with a clean bell.    Ear crop surgery is performed at 8 weeks of age.   The stitches are removed at 9 weeks of age just prior to puppy placement in their new homes.    Taping continues until the ears stand which is usually until 6 months of age.   It is VERY important to keep ears taped until 6 months of age, changing tape weekly.    If the ears are allowed to be un-taped until they fall, then the ear cartilage can be weakened and the chances for a perfect outcome are drastically reduced.   D&L Dobermans is just an email or a phone call away if you have any questions about your D&L Doberman puppy's ears.    Please keep them taped until they stand.   We want your puppy's ears to be gorgeous!

BEFORE EAR CROP                                                                                             AFTER EAR CROP  

Ear Crop Surgery at 8 weeks of age.