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• 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.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)

• DVM News Magazine: Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs - American Veterinary Medical Association policy against the surgery for cosmetic reasons with quotes from those opposed.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)

• Household Hazards: Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dew Claws - A German Pinscher breeder presents the historical reasons for the procedures and contemporary considerations.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)

• 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.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)

• SF Gate: Pooch Gets New Type Of Implants - An article by Chip Johnson about the first dog to get silicone testicles.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)

• Stop the Crops - Opposition to cosmetic alterations and surgery, including an overview of practices in different countries, affected breeds, references, and advocacy suggestions.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)

• To Crop or Not to Crop? - A Boxer breeder presents the pros and cons of the procedure.
  (Added: Mon Jun 21 2004)