Doberman Ear Cropping & Posting
Precision. Expertise. The Standard of the Breed.
At Joie De Vivre Dobermans, ear cropping is never an afterthought.
It is a precise medical procedure and an art form — entrusted only to world-class veterinary specialists with decades of experience in breed-standard Doberman crops.
All of our puppies are cropped by expert surgeons Dr. Anne Midgarden and Dr. Michael Revere — two of the most respected names in Doberman ear cropping nationwide. Their work is known for:
- Clean, even symmetry
- Strong cartilage support
- Elegant, balanced lines
- Long-term structural stability
This ensures your puppy’s crop is:
✔ Breed-correct
✔ Balanced and symmetrical
✔ Suited to your puppy’s head and expression
✔ Designed for long-term stability and posture
Ear cropping is an art — and we trust only the best.
What We Handle (So You Don’t Have To)
We take complete responsibility for your puppy’s crop and the early healing phase.
From the day of surgery until the ears are fully healed, we manage every detail.
✔ Tail Retuck & Dewclaw Review
At the time of cropping, our surgeons will refine tail set and review dewclaws if needed, ensuring proper function and a clean, correct outline.
✔ Full Post-Op Care
For the first weeks after surgery, we handle all aftercare — cleaning, monitoring, and protecting the ears while the tissue is still delicate and vulnerable.
✔ Stitch Removal & Healing Management
Once stitches are removed and the ears are fully healed, your puppy transitions safely into the posting phase. You never have to manage an open surgical site on your own.
Your puppy will never leave us while still in the immediate surgical healing stage.
Every Joie De Vivre puppy goes home comfortable, clean, and ready to begin posting.
What You Receive as a Joie De Vivre Puppy Owner
Whether you pick your puppy up in person or receive delivery to your door, you don’t just get a cropped puppy — you get a full system and support team behind you.
✔ A Full, Hands-On Posting Lesson
We walk you through every step of posting — slowly, clearly, and as many times as you need — until you feel confident doing it on your own. No rushing. No guessing.
✔ A Complete Posting Kit
You leave with everything you need for the first several weeks of posting: recommended posts, tape, padding, and cleaning supplies, all chosen and tested by us.
✔ Our Signature Posting Guide
You’ll receive a clear, visual PDF guide plus access to our YouTube walkthrough so you can revisit proper technique anytime — day or night.
✔ Lifetime Support
Questions about ears not standing yet? Tip leaning? Tape reaction?
We are one message away. We support every JDV puppy through the entire ear journey — from fresh post to fully standing.
You are never alone in the process.
Why Posting Matters
The crop is only half of the equation.
Posting is what decides the final look, strength, and set of your Doberman’s ears.
Correct posting builds:
- Proper height and shape
- Strong, stable cartilage
- Solid base support
- Long-term symmetry
- The classic, alert Doberman expression
With consistent, correct posting, your Doberman’s ears can stand beautifully for life.
We give you the tools and the knowledge to make that happen.
The Joie De Vivre Standard
Your Doberman’s ears are part of their identity — elegant, alert, and athletic.
By working with top specialists and providing world-class aftercare and education, we ensure every puppy leaves with the foundation for a clean, correct, beautifully standing crop.
When you bring home a Joie De Vivre Doberman, you’re not just receiving a puppy —
you’re receiving the guidance, support, and expertise that help them grow into the dog they were bred to be.
