Why Doberman Ear Cropping?

Doberman Pinschers' ears were originally cropped for practicality and protection; today the tradition continues as a preference of the owner. ... Dobermann needed a strong dog with an intimidating presence that could protect him from thieves and wild animals on his travels.

Is Doberman ear cropping necessary?

Today, ear cropping in Dobermans is usually done to comply with show standards or simply for the owner's personal preference. Ear cropping is an elective surgery for dogs. It's a choice. It has no known health benefit and is done solely at the dog owner's preference.

Is cropping Doberman ears cruel?

To give certain breeds so-called “desirable” traits, unscrupulous veterinarians perform cruel, disfiguring surgeries that cause dogs great suffering. Dogs usually have their ears cropped when they are just 8 to 12 weeks old. ... These procedures are so cruel that they are banned in many European countries.