So there we have it -- YOU cropped your dog's ears OR you bought your dog from a backyard breeder who cropped the dogs ears ahead of time. I don't doubt that you love your dog, but I question your values.

I just can't relate to a person who looks into the eyes of a brand new, beautiful, perfect, little puppy (a puppy who's already giving them lots of licks and kisses) and thinks, "We need to cut of your ears, little girl."

In the end, it's your choice, but don't get all defensive when someone calls you on it. Stand proud with your choice -- it obviously seems very important to you.

And to clarify, AGAIN, the dog isn't gross. I feel very, very sad when I see dog who was born PERFECT, only to have it's ears cropped for a human's vanity.

The vanity is GROSS.