However, some people have decided to change the look of their dogs’ ears and have them cropped. Ear cropping does not help ...

The RSPCA is highlighting Dora's story to push for a change in the law on puppy imports and 'cruel' animal practices, such as ...

Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark ...

Dora was rescued as a puppy in January 2021 along with her eight siblings after they had all undergone illegal ear cropping.

Some dogs do respond to ear cropping since, after the surgery, the ears are erect, the ear canals are open, and they have increased airflow. Surgery is usually a treatment option of last resort ...

Swanwick dog breeder Fraser Hunter has been banned from owning dogs after allowing the cropping of American Bully dogs' ears ...

Fraser Charlie Hunter from Hampshire was found with four puppies in his care, who had the illegal procedure. | ITV News Meridian ...

Ear cropping is illegal in England and Wales and is a process in which a dog's outer ears are removed altogether or are surgically altered, for cosmetic reasons. The RSPCA has campaigned for ...

He was prosecuted by the RSPCA and has now been banned from owning dogs. RSPCA Inspector Miranda Albinson, who investigated the case, said: “Ear cropping is a painful and illegal procedure that ...