Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the ownership of dogs with cropped ears born after April 2023
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the UK Government to ban the ownership in England of dogs with cropped ears, for any dogs born in the UK after April 2023.
Ear cropping is barbaric and un-necessary. It is purely cosmetic and has no place in caring dog ownership. Ear cropping is often a preferred cosmetic procedure for people wanting 'designer' dogs and has no place in responsible dog ownership. Banning ownership of dogs with cropped ears should complement the existing ban on this procedure, and any ban on imports of dogs with cropped ears. Owners of dogs with cropped ears would be subject to investigation and prosecution.
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
7 Feb 2023
Closed
7 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.