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Is my 5-month-old English Bulldog puppy too old for ear cropping?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My old English bulldog is 5 months old is she to old for getting her ears done

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 19th, 2019

Ear cropping is generally done when puppies are very young, so this is likely the case. It is not usually done on adult dogs or older puppies (and the process is being moved away from on all dogs of any age) unless there is a medical necessity for it.

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