Petition · past parliament
Ban cropping/clipping of a dog's ears
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the cropping/clipping of a dogs ears, unless it's for medical reasons. Most commonly seen in pit breeds, cropping a puppies ears purely for cosmetic reasons is mutilation. It's cruel and serves no purpose for their health. Only for the owners enjoyment.
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Nov 2016
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.