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I got most of these pics from dobelove via instagram. God bless em.
ravingraven
Love the older pup with natural ears
KyIr
Need more floppy ears and less cut ones!
JustAnEightStoryTallCrustaceanFromThePaleolithicEra
@op sorry but those are actually big heckin doggos
Dahlmordyth
The handsomest murder hounds!
LoganDodson
Ugh, those ears make me so sad. My cousin got it done for her dog, and the cries of pain made her instantly regret it
surprisecreampie
Stunning
Hughd
It makes me sad to think someone literally took scissors to a dogs ear.
redheadsaremykryptonite
I was hoping as I scrolled the dog pics would get derpier and derpier.
Huldra
Stop cropping their ears and tail :(
mrgrundlebunchman
Regal. Majestic. Beautiful. OMG HE'S GOT A LIL' SWEATER!... imposing. magnificent.
SparkleSalsa
OMG The unicorn BAAAAAH my ovaries
MostlyDogz
I feel like this dump perfectly captures all the traits that the breed has. +1
JustAnotherLurkerWatching
who's a good doggo! Yes you are!
BigMac76
Most loyal, intelligent and fun dog I ever owned! God bless dobies!
LBot1
First pic looks like he wants to make a deal for someone s soul
HmmTurtle
Some of these guys' ears look really bad.
frostybox
yeah most of them are butchered, too short, too thick. But all cropping is bullshit so whatevs
satanscott
Nevermind all the ear and tail b.s. you'll get here. I have 2 and they're amazing, unique puppers.
NoLongerFoamingWolffo
Ahhhh I love dobbies! Wish people wouldn't chop off their ears and tails though.
wagonburner5000
Came here for the cropped ears and tail comments, not disappointed.
Evilpercy
The first one looks like he is dareing you to run.
quadralol
Here's mine.
ippikiwoof
I actually quite like the look of the upright ears, but I don't like how it is achieved. I'll probably never own a doberman because of this.
Clayman8
Its weird how they look like 2 different breeds when the ears arent peaked up...
ElephantSizedDuck
They aren't peaked, they are cut. It's a disgusting practice that's illegal in most parts of the world.
Clayman8
Hate to say but its a shame, i always "knew" Dobers with peaked up ears. Didnt known they had to be cut however :(
PMmeNaturalDobermans
Easy favourite :D
THRILLHOUSE69
How are they to manage? They look lovable and they make good guard dogs
Alpherion
Also depends, they are like people, depends how you raise them and each come with different personality
frostybox
when trained well make awesome military/police dogs. But are also big squishy balls of stupidness at times. love em
satanscott
I have two. one since puppy and one adopted at 2. theyre a handful and very energetic. and "toothy" comes to mind. very sweet. very snuggly.
ForeverGeodude
Dobie owner here! Natural, floppy ears. I love how all dobies cross their arms while in a resting pose. Mine does
ForeverGeodude
Such as #1 and #4
Aquatomahawk
When my uncle was younger he came across a guy bragging about his dober that he fights. My uncle pretended to be buddy buddy with him (1
Aquatomahawk
Got him to invite him over then beat the crap out of him and stole his 3 dogs(2
waterchestnutIII
Is your uncle seeing anybody?
StripTheFleshSaltTheWound
That's my kind of hero.
BeepBoopBlorpSchlorp
I used to have a Doberman as a kid, someone jumped my fence and stole my dog and used it to train other dogs how to fight. My dad found the
BeepBoopBlorpSchlorp
2/2 place they were keeping her, and beat the fuck out of the dude and grabbed out dog. We had to put her down.
NotmyUsername2000
There's no sad button....
Aquatomahawk
And now I'm crying. Thankfully he didn't have to put any of these pooches down
BeepBoopBlorpSchlorp
Yeah it was pretty shitty. But don't be too sad, she had many years of love before some dickbag got her, and we made her last few days great
KTAI
Thanks @op for this magnificent dump, I love this breed, here's my Oleg:
Spincyn
So handsome!
KTAI
Thank you!!
Duckfan91
The ears are cruel.
Oldbirdlady
I decided not to crop her ears or dock her tail. I didn't know that tail docking can have a purpose and regretted that one a bit.
frostybox
most of them are done horribly anyway, not even proper. just leave the cute floppy ears alone
HotCarle
Does the taping method work on larger breeds? This seems so outdated.
EmilyKla
Cruel and also not even attractive. They just LOOK like they've been sliced off, it's gross.
Eaglemk4
Well that is because they were sliced off and it is cruel.
ZZhillTopper
Its sort of like circumcision its a weird norm that to a complete outsider seems ridiculous/cruel.
IForgotMyOldAccountsPassword
I like how it looks
IForgotMyOldAccountsPassword
Kinda fucked but I wouldn't do it if I got a Doberman but I do believe it looks good
ElephantSizedDuck
Is it really worth cutting an animals ears just to look good though? It's barbaric..
tylerdurden777
We still circumcise ♂️
ElephantSizedDuck
And that's an excuse to chop a dogs ears when there is no medical reason to do so? Fuck off Cunt.
Neat157
Yes
Neat157
Yes
ippikiwoof
If that guy is gonna get downvotes for saying yes, I'm going to go with.. "no"?
Neat157
Yes
Neat157
Yes
Assfullofbread
They do it when theyre young. They dont even feel it.
Assfullofbread
Ah yes the downvotes from the self righteous people who think they know what they're talking about
Duckfan91
Usually done 7-12 weeks, no anesthesia. When the "pain memory is lower" but before anesthesia is recommended for pups.
expressioniskey
Sounds a lot like the reasoning for circumcision ... not that I agree/disagree... nor do I have a penis... but still
thisappisajoke
Hey everyone, I found the person who can feel what other living things feel or don't feel!
Assfullofbread
It's called anesthesia you dumb ass.
Duckfan91
You are a dipshit
Assfullofbread
It's called anesthesia you dumb ass.
Duckfan91
Stupid
Duckfan91
Stupid
talkimgurtome
8 years in the vet profession, I can assure you they sure as hell feel it
Assfullofbread
Why aren't you using anesthesia?
Assfullofbread
Why aren't you using anesthesia?
Assfullofbread
Why aren't you using anesthesia?
Assfullofbread
Why aren't you using anesthesia?
Duckfan91
Usually done 7-12 weeks, no anesthesia. When the "pain memory is lower" but before anesthesia is recommended for pups.
Duckfan91
Usually done 7-12 weeks, no anesthesia. When the "pain memory is lower" but before anesthesia is recommended for pups.
Duckfan91
Usually done 7-12 weeks, no anesthesia. When the "pain memory is lower" but before anesthesia is recommended for pups.
Duckfan91
Usually done 7-12 weeks, no anesthesia. When the "pain memory is lower" but before anesthesia is recommended for pups.
Duckfan91
Usually done 7-12 weeks, no anesthesia. When the "pain memory is lower" but before anesthesia is recommended for pups.
Alpherion
Docking ears has also a medical purpose for dobbies, they easily get ear infections without it
StephiesJets0020
lol don't spread truth on here. These assholes won't listen. It's a mute point.
Alpherion
I know, internet is the worst place to try to give an informed point of view, but still if 1 person finds this helpful i'm happy
Alpherion
These persons are probably opposed to vaccination as well. They scream for torture and inhumanity/mistreatment. Eh gotta love cropped or not
TheyMayBeFakeButTheyreGrrrrreat
Bull shit pushed by pro-ear dockers
IWantMyJarOfDirt
My floppy eared Golden Retriever gets 0 ear infections, but my German Shepherd gets heaps due to wind/dust/pollen/grass wind tunnel effect.
Alpherion
Depends on breed, also individual animal immune system, but hey its the internet lets generalize and give random examples
talkimgurtome
Predisposition for ear infections is a genetic issue in dobies, doesn't matter how the ear is shaped
Alpherion
So if cropping reduces the chance of ear infection, doing it early on isn't recommended?
Duckfan91
This would apply to almost any dog without naturally erect ears. Clean them
TroelsyTwo
Which many dogs dread! And have to deal with their whole life. Once the ears are done, they are done.
RomanadvoratrelundarTimeLord
It doesn't hurt them to clean their years, it's a simple process. Just add it to the grooming process like cutting their nails...
Duckfan91
I don't like cleaning between my toes, but I wouldn't cut them off to spare me the challenge
TroelsyTwo
Your toes have a function, try another comparison. The floppy ears are bad shit made by man.
YeahImGoingToHell
People get ear infections, too, but we aren't chopping our offs to prevent it. Clean your dogs ears.
TigerViking
Well we do cut holes in their ear drums
YeahImGoingToHell
I wouldn't pierce my kids ears unless they asked me to. That's voluntary stuff.
TigerViking
Their ear drums for recurrent ear infections. Not their lobes
CucumberWarmer
Complete bullshit; it's illegal in Europe & Australia because of its cruelty &as for infections- it's likely to cause more than it dispels
SacrificalFarts
Incorrect. As a working dog handler, we need to crop any floppy dogs' ears. There is a greater chance of damage/getting ripped open.
ForboJack
Hope you suffer for such cruelty
thisappisajoke
Humbabah
I got a Doberman from the ASPCA years ago. Came with ears and tail trimmed. Got ear in infections a lot.
CucumberWarmer
Ahh makes a lot of sense- worried your dog may get a ripped ear SO YOU RIP IT OFF FOR THEM
Humbabah
Uh no, the dog came with them gone already. He was a rescue from the shelter.
SacrificalFarts
I agree with you. When these aren't cropped, leads to more damage and health chances.
Alpherion
Also cropping is done in the first few months of life and under anesthesia, its like circumcision to babies, its not torture or inhumane
XenoWoof
I grew up thinking it was normal and of course breed standards but they're just as adorable without ear crops or tail docks.
Duckfan91
Much better looking with the natural ears. Good looking dogs, for sure
Refmylife
Do all the dogs pictured have uncropped ears?
Duckfan91
The pups and one adult appear natural
TroelsyTwo
Any dog with floppy ears is man-made. Healthier to have erect ears. Look at the wolf.
EmilyKla
So mutilating the floppy ears is the solution?
TroelsyTwo
Better with a one off bit of discomfort than a whole life of ear problems.
EmilyKla
I feel like this is the same argument people make for circumcision. I'm not buying it.
XenoWoof
Not actually the floppiness I was going for, it's the fact they cut the ears and tail to give you the 'norm' of some breeds.
TroelsyTwo
I know this. Grew up with a Pyr and the dread in her eyes when she heard the ear cleaning kit. That breed is supposed to have floppy 1/2
TroelsyTwo
ears but when i saw what she had to go through i felt it would have been better for her to have the ears done, regardless of norms.