Regardless of the trimming standard, all ears cannot be trimmed alike. Variations are justified in any breed, and shape and length of the ear vary with the sex and conformation of the individual dog.
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Breed
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Age
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Ear Length
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[TD="align: center"]Schnauzer[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]10 weeks[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2/3 of ear left[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]Boxer[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]9-10 weeks[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2/3 to 3/4 of ear left[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]Doberman
[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]8-9 weeks[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]3/4 of ear left[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]Great Dane[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]9 weeks or 8-10 kg[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]3/4 to 7/8 of ear left[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]Min Pin[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]-[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]2/3 to 3/4 of ear left[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]Pit Bulls[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]-[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]3/5 of ear left (this is not a ‘fighting’ cut)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]Boston Terrier[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]4-6 month[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]3/4 to full trim[/TD]