beautiful dog ...but how completely cruel to have your dog's ears cropped...there is absolutely no reason for this procedure to be done other than for comestic purposes. historically, fighting or hunting dogs' ears were cropped so other dogs or animals could not bite their floppy ears during a fight or a hunt. although the dog is obviously sedated during the procedure, its quite painful for the dog thereafter. plus, if a vet is sloppy damage can be done to certain nerves etc.