Bell in ear cropping? What's the bell part all about? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**engacenus** · 02-22-2009, 08:38 PM

Just wondering because I'm going to be getting my pups ears done soon, but allot of people tell me to say "NO BELL" Anyone have any pics of the difference. I tried looking it up, didn't see anything.

**acneman** · 02-23-2009, 03:46 AM

How old is your pup? Ear cropping should be done by 12 weeks of age.

**engacenus** · 02-23-2009, 04:45 AM

he's 10 weeks.

**IntinyBut** · 02-23-2009, 04:48 AM

the idiots who are telling you NO BELL are just that, IDIOTS.

If you don't know what to ask for and how to work with the vet on what you want, at least find a pic of a dog that has a cut that you want, take that with you.

**acneman** · 02-23-2009, 04:57 AM

I agree with BigAnt. Take pictures of what you want your pups ears to look like, and ask to see pictures of previous croppings he has done. He should have pics of his work.

**konanoileaski** · 02-23-2009, 07:17 AM

Is 7 months to late to crop my pitbulls ears? because Ive been thinking about it off and on since Ive had her and Im starting to lean more towards getting it done.

**IntinyBut** · 02-23-2009, 07:23 AM

reef228, it's too late.

**konanoileaski** · 02-23-2009, 07:27 AM

why is it to late? If I was to do it now would there be any type of risk or problems?

**IntinyBut** · 02-23-2009, 07:41 AM

The dog is too old, no reputable vet will do it at this age, you missed it by about 14 weeks.

His/Her ears are set, leave them be and move on.

**noingenah** · 02-23-2009, 09:20 AM

why is it to late? If I was to do it now would there be any type of risk or problems?

The procedure is much more painful, the more developed the ear is. Also, the cartilage of the ear is pretty much mature and shaped at your dog's age, so training the cropped ear to stand correctly is more than likely a no-go.

The difference could be compared to you being circumcised as a baby, vs as an adult man. It can be done, but it will be more painful, will have a longer recovery and healing period and "won't look as nice"... so why bother.

**RlUbQU3R** · 02-23-2009, 01:28 PM

Bell is the bottom of the ear. It goes to a tip and then bells down. I chose the show crop. I'm sure if you use the search function on this forum you'll find the diagram for the different crops. No bell would be like the fight crop.

**engacenus** · 02-23-2009, 03:36 PM

Bell is the bottom of the ear. It goes to a tip and then bells down. I chose the show crop. I'm sure if you use the search function on this forum you'll find the diagram for the different crops. No bell would be like the fight crop.

Thank you, thats all i wanted to know. I have all the pics that i needed to show the vet and the chart of the different styles I just just didn't know what the difference was with the bell.

**RlUbQU3R** · 02-25-2009, 03:50 AM

Thank you, thats all i wanted to know. I have all the pics that i needed to show the vet and the chart of the different styles I just just didn't know what the difference was with the bell.

You're welcome! =] pictures please when you can!

**RlUbQU3R** · 02-25-2009, 03:56 AM

Here is the different crops. I had to find it.

**enurneAcourdy** · 02-25-2009, 04:00 AM

Bell is the bottom of the ear. It goes to a tip and then bells down. I chose the show crop. I'm sure if you use the search function on this forum you'll find the diagram for the different crops. No bell would be like the fight crop.

That's not true. My dog has no bell and has a medium show crop. A lot of people choose no bell when they crop, it just looks a lot better. I like the crop to look clean, not furry and lumpy, if that makes sense.

**RlUbQU3R** · 02-25-2009, 04:04 AM

That's not true. My dog has no bell and has a medium show crop. A lot of people choose no bell when they crop, it just looks a lot better. I like the crop to look clean, not furry and lumpy, if that makes sense.

I apologize then.. I was always told that was what it was. So there for.. Don't listen to me.. See always learning

**engacenus** · 02-25-2009, 05:05 AM

It's all good. Well thank you all.

02-22-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
engacenus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Bell in ear cropping? What's the bell part all about? Just wondering because I'm going to be getting my pups ears done soon, but allot of people tell me to say "NO BELL" Anyone have any pics of the difference. I tried looking it up, didn't see anything. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 03:46 AM	#2
acneman Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	How old is your pup? Ear cropping should be done by 12 weeks of age. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 04:45 AM	#3
engacenus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	he's 10 weeks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 04:48 AM	#4
IntinyBut Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	the idiots who are telling you NO BELL are just that, IDIOTS. If you don't know what to ask for and how to work with the vet on what you want, at least find a pic of a dog that has a cut that you want, take that with you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 04:57 AM	#5
acneman Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	I agree with BigAnt. Take pictures of what you want your pups ears to look like, and ask to see pictures of previous croppings he has done. He should have pics of his work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 07:17 AM	#6
konanoileaski Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	Is 7 months to late to crop my pitbulls ears? because Ive been thinking about it off and on since Ive had her and Im starting to lean more towards getting it done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 07:23 AM	#7
IntinyBut Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	reef228, it's too late. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 07:27 AM	#8
konanoileaski Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	why is it to late? If I was to do it now would there be any type of risk or problems? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
IntinyBut Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	The dog is too old, no reputable vet will do it at this age, you missed it by about 14 weeks. His/Her ears are set, leave them be and move on. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 09:20 AM	#10
noingenah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	why is it to late? If I was to do it now would there be any type of risk or problems? The procedure is much more painful, the more developed the ear is. Also, the cartilage of the ear is pretty much mature and shaped at your dog's age, so training the cropped ear to stand correctly is more than likely a no-go. The difference could be compared to you being circumcised as a baby, vs as an adult man. It can be done, but it will be more painful, will have a longer recovery and healing period and "won't look as nice"... so why bother. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 01:28 PM	#11
RlUbQU3R Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 582 Senior Member	Bell is the bottom of the ear. It goes to a tip and then bells down. I chose the show crop. I'm sure if you use the search function on this forum you'll find the diagram for the different crops. No bell would be like the fight crop. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-23-2009, 03:36 PM	#12
engacenus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Bell is the bottom of the ear. It goes to a tip and then bells down. I chose the show crop. I'm sure if you use the search function on this forum you'll find the diagram for the different crops. No bell would be like the fight crop. Thank you, thats all i wanted to know. I have all the pics that i needed to show the vet and the chart of the different styles I just just didn't know what the difference was with the bell. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-25-2009, 03:50 AM	#13
RlUbQU3R Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 582 Senior Member	Thank you, thats all i wanted to know. I have all the pics that i needed to show the vet and the chart of the different styles I just just didn't know what the difference was with the bell. You're welcome! =] pictures please when you can! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-25-2009, 03:56 AM	#14
RlUbQU3R Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 582 Senior Member	Here is the different crops. I had to find it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-25-2009, 04:00 AM	#15
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	Bell is the bottom of the ear. It goes to a tip and then bells down. I chose the show crop. I'm sure if you use the search function on this forum you'll find the diagram for the different crops. No bell would be like the fight crop. That's not true. My dog has no bell and has a medium show crop. A lot of people choose no bell when they crop, it just looks a lot better. I like the crop to look clean, not furry and lumpy, if that makes sense. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-25-2009, 04:04 AM	#16
RlUbQU3R Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 582 Senior Member	That's not true. My dog has no bell and has a medium show crop. A lot of people choose no bell when they crop, it just looks a lot better. I like the crop to look clean, not furry and lumpy, if that makes sense. I apologize then.. I was always told that was what it was. So there for.. Don't listen to me.. See always learning Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-25-2009, 05:05 AM	#17
engacenus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	It's all good. Well thank you all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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