Dog Elective Surgery
- AKC: Cropping/Docking Position - American Kennel Club's position on ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal.
- Animal Crackers: Cosmetic Surgery - From the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school's publication, a brief article with an overview of the controversy and the procedures.
- Household Hazards: Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dew Claws - A German Pinscher breeder presents the historical reasons for the procedures and contemporary considerations.
- New Zealand Council of Docked Breeds - Protecting the future welfare of all docked breeds with emphasis on legislation opposing tail docking. Position statements and proposed legislation regarding tail docking, ear cropping, and dewclaw removal.
- Stop the Crops - Opposition to cosmetic alterations and surgery, including an overview of practices in different countries, affected breeds, references, and advocacy suggestions.
- To Crop or Not to Crop? - A Boxer breeder presents the pros and cons of the procedure.
- VetCentric: To Crop and Dock Or Not? - An article by Erin Harty about the controversies surrounding the procedures, the positions of various organizations, and changing perceptions.
- Vet4Petz.com: Cosmetic Surgery - Information about ear cropping, debarking, and tail docking and alternatives. Ask the Vet Q&A.
- SF Gate: Pooch Gets New Type Of Implants - An article by Chip Johnson about the first dog to get silicone testicles. (July 16, 1998)
