Interestingly, breeds called “designer dogs” that once were called mutts, such as the Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle mix), are making tail docking and ear cropping part of their new standard look.

The Standard Schnauzer dog is a smart ... Traditionally, breeders have cropped schnauzers' ears and docked their tails. Laws now prohibit or regulate these practices in many countries, some ...

In fact, he beat out his father — the number-one miniature Schnauzer in the country, that had cropped ears and a docked tail — for the win. She said breed clubs, judges and competitors are ...

This five-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, Elle, has unclipped ears. In Quebec, veterinarians will no longer be allowed to dock or cut the tails of dogs, cattle and horses for cosmetic reasons.

The dogs which most typically had their tails docked or their ears cropped were ... Doberman Pinscher and Miniature Schnauzer are quite popular (in the top 20 registered breeds for the American ...