In Turkey, the ears are docked to keep wolves from getting a hold on the dog and ripping and tearing the ears. In Turkey, one may also find Anatolian Shepherds wearing a collar of iron prongs or spikes. This is to protect the dog from getting their throats ripped when being attacked by a predator. American bred dogs do not have their ears cropped, although they may have dewclaws removed.

No. This is a personal option. Ear cropping is traditional (as a flock guardian, dogs are at an advantage if the prey have no ears to bite at) but not required even for show dogs. Although a cropped ear is preferred, many European countries have banned cropping for humane reasons. The cropped ear does change the expression, however, and some feel it makes the look of the dog.

Whether or not to have the ears cropped is a personal decision that must be made by each individual owner. People are attracted to different breeds because of their unique appearances and cropped ears are often an important part of what people think a boxer should look like. Others may not want to risk anesthesia in their new puppy and be perfectly content with the softer look of pendulous ears.

Rottweilers never have their ears cropped unless it's for some medical reason. A Rottweiler always wears its ears naturally. If a Rottweiler's ears are situated and carried properly on its head, the ears will make a Rottweiler's skull appear broader, especially when he is alert.

The AKC does not require that any breeds have their ears cropped to conform to standards. "Ear cropping is a decision made by a dog's breeder or owner. While it is true that some breeds are shown with their ears cropped, there is nothing in AKC rules and in fact nothing in any breed standard that compels an owner to have this procedure performed as a prerequisite to entry at a dog show.

The Pharaoh Hound ears are natural. They are born with their ears flat to their heads. The ears normally begin to lift at about 4 weeks of age.

Many things can cause itchy ears. Some common causes of itchy ears are dry skin, ear wax and outer ear infections. Please consult your physician or an ear, nose and throat specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of itchy ears.

a child grows, the transfer unit and connecting wire will eventually become too small, and replacements will be required. Ear Technology's philosophy is to provide re-sized transfer units to children at only modest cost.

Tinnitus is very common and can be annoying and distracting. Almost 37 million Americans have tinnitus in their ear or ears. It may come and go or might be a constant bother. It might be soft or loud, low pitched (roaring), or high-pitched (ringing) kind of sound. More than 7 million people are so badly afflicted that they can’t lead normal lives.

Fiona is a hybrid of an African fennec fox and a North American red fox. As she matured, her fennec ancestry asserted itself, which was expressed as much larger ears. It has caused her some difficulty, but she has decided to take pride in her ancestry; she changed her clothing from her former white dress to an Americanized version of traditional fennec garb.

The ear forms wax to trap dust and dirt particles, keeping them from reaching the eardrum. Usually the wax accumulates a bit, dries out, and falls out of the ear canal carrying the dirt and dust with it. The ear canal may be blocked by wax when attempts to clean the ear push wax deeper into the canal and cause a blockage. Wax blockage is one of the most common causes of hearing loss.

This is called tinnitus. Tinnitus can be a result of many things including noise exposure, hearing loss, or various medical conditions.

The rule is: Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear! Wax buildup on the eardrum is often a result of cleaning with a q-tip, twisted napkin, etc. All these things do is push the wax in deeper. Using these objects is also harmful because the skin of the ear canal and eardrum is very sensitive and fragile. Earwax is a natural defense mechanism, the absence of which may result in dry, itchy ears.

Yes & No. You must take precautions to make sure this does not get in eyes. It will sting if gotten in the eyes. It will also blur the vision until the eye washes the solution away. It is ingestible in small amounts but causes severe diarrhea and cramping. However, it DOES NOT soak into the skin and cause possible nervous-system damage like pesticides!

There are several options for image cropping. After you have selected the "Order Print" option, the cropping options will be displayed and explained.

Yes. We can custom crop your photograph when required or requested. On some occasions we will crop your photo to focus on the main subject. By doing so, you receive a better product.

Q6. Spaniels' ears hang downwards. This helps to protect the inner ear from water entering inside. In warm weather, make sure that the hair on the inside of the ear is kept trimmed short. This will allow air to circulate and help to keep the ear healthy. During the summer, when your dog has been out for a run, always check that his ears have not got any grass awns (seeds with long sharp spiky cases) lodged in his ears or feet.

Generally, no. The finished prints are automatically produced showing the exact proportions and cropping that are displayed on your screen. Note: The only exception to this rule is that 8” x 10” prints (and larger) will have a slightly more ‘square’ proportion to them. This means that a bit more will be cut in from the left/right side of horizontals & from the top/bottom of verticals.