Thread: Do You Feel That Cropping and Docking is Cruel?

Honestly, I feel that cropping ears and docking tails is cruel. Humans can opt against cosmetic surgery, but dogs aren't so lucky. Dogs usually have their ears cropped when they are just 8 to 12 weeks old. Puppies are normally just a few days old when their tails are docked. It is ridiculous to perform medically unnecessary procedures that simply perpetuate the image that dogs are fashion accessories. These procedures are so cruel that they are banned in many European countries. Sadly, some veterinarians still see nothing wrong with mutilating a dog whose guardian is willing to pay for it. In response to the tail-docking (amputation) requirements for certain breeds in the Westminster Kennel Club's (WKC) internationally promoted annual dog show, several animal welfare groups (including the HSUS) have filed a complaint with New York officials against the club, alleging criminal violations of the state's anti-cruelty law, which prohibits unjustified mutilations of animals.

I think it is cruel and it looks ugly too.