we paid about $500 for the laser crop we got with our first girl and then went with the traditional crop for the rest which was around $200. It will vary. we didnt notice any difference between the laser and the traditional so id save money and go traditional. healing was quicker for the ones we got traditional with. But here is the basic routine with crops. They go into the vet , they will be put under and the ear will be clamped and cut then sutured. Its a very quick surgery usually ours were back with us within 5 hours or so. Some vets will keep them over night { id prefer if they did } . The worst part is that first day when you get them back { if they didnt keep them over night} they are drugged and kinda loopy and may cry this is more from the drugs wearing off and feeling woosy. You need to have a cone on them to protect the stitches from being pulled out , some vets will give you a cream to apply mine didnt we just kept them clean and kept them out of mud and from playing with other dogs. Day 10 or so you get the stitches removed and if needed you can start taping and posting them up if they dont stand right. obviously the longer the crop the more likely you will be to having to tape them. Shorter crops rarely need to be taped. It isnt really alot of work unless you have really long crops but you want to make sure you find the right vet. Make sure they have experience , they may know how to crop but ask how many they have done saying years means nothing if they only crop 5 dogs a year lol. If needed call some breeders in your area with breeds who require crops , dobys, bullys, boxers ect and ask for a refrence to a good vet. Bring pictures and be very clear about what you want as you only have 1 chance to get it right.
. And so far I'm loving GP!
