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Traditionally ear cropping was used to prevent dog's ears from becoming torn in fights. Today the operation is performed for cosmetic purposes - to make the dog look more fierce or for showing. Supporters of the operation claim that it prevents ear infections and mites.

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because people cut them off originally for fighting so they didt get ripped off

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Mostly for stetic. The myth that pitbulls get the ear clipped for fighting is only a myth. Several other breeds gets the ears clipped.

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pit bulls pull their ears back because they are either scared or sense danger. It is not just for pit bulls, it happens to every dog.

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The only reason why some people cut their ears is because they just want to, maybe cause the dog did something bad, or maybe they want it to look tough, or they like the look of it.

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