Section 8-D of the AKC’s Rules Applying to Dog Shows states that “Any dog whose ears have been cropped or cut in any way shall be ineligible to compete at any show in any state where the laws prohibit the same except subject to the provisions of such laws.” In other words, if a law that bans ear cropping or tail docking were enacted, then dogs that had such procedures would not be permitted to participate. The AKC encourages all dog owners to comply with all laws regarding dog ownership in their state and will not punish them by banning them from competition or ceasing to approve shows in that state. Likewise, the AKC will not penalize exhibitors who cannot crop or dock according to the standard because of state and local laws.
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