Yes, I finally designed some pit bull jewelry with cropped ears!
I’ve noticed that a lot of the sweetest pit bull rescues have cropped ears. So, that means a lot of gentle dogs that have nothing to do with fighting (at least in their current lives) have cropped ears.
I recently saw the cutest video of a pit bull with cropped ears and the biggest grin you can imagine. It is a perpetual grin, so I suspect it’s just her natural, genetic look. But still, how adorable!
I’ve met many pit bulls over the years, and every one of them was a gentleman or lady. Well, maybe except for the one that attacked me with excessive tail wags and sloppy kisses while I was on a jog in Florida!
As an artist, what should I do?
As an animal loving artist, I feel that pit bulls’ human companions deserve a jewelry design that reflects what their dog actually looks like. For years I’ve made pit bulls with the natural ears, which I find incredibly adorable. But I also have become aware that the pitties with cropped ears do exist, and why should they be left out?
Over the years, many people have told me they love how I design my pit bull jewelry with natural ears. And I appreciate that! As an animal lover, I personally wouldn’t want to crop any dog’s tail or ears. Designing a dog with cropped ears wasn’t because I particularly approve of the practice. But as long as there are pit bulls with cropped ears, why not reflect that in a piece of art, even a piece of jewelry?
And I am so happy with my two new pit bull designs. I think they still reflect the sweet nature of this breed, which is really what I was going for. Tell me what you think of them!
Tell me About your Dog!
Do you have a pit bull? I would love to know a little bit about him or her. What does she like to do for fun? What is his name? Was your dog a rescue? Add your comment to this post! I read every one, and answer them all, too.
I am constantly adding new designs to my collection, and always have my ears and eyes open to new possibilities. If pit bull jewelry is not your thing, tell me what your dog breed of choice is. You never know, your favorite may appear in my collection some day!
Hi, Merry. I’ve been a big fan of your jewelry for years and love your depiction of pit bulls, both natural and cropped. (I always get upset when I think of the pain the dogs must endure.) Like Linda above stated I first became familiar with pitbulls by volunteering at a shelter. My first pit (I think he was a pit/lab mix) also became a therapy dog and visited a hospital and nursing home. He always made people smile. My Sweets could have been the model for your first pitbull design. I recently saw quite a few of your pieces at the Poppy Mart Auction for Pitbull Rescue Central.
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sweets sounds like a wonderful dog! I think pit bulls are so handsome, and I am glad there are so many like you looking out for their welfare.
I first became acquainted with pit bulls while volunteering at the local shelter. Before that I knew nothing about the breed except the negative stuff everyone hears. Needless to say, I adopted one even though I had two Basset Hounds already. Lola is the sweetest and smartest dog I have ever owned. I can’t start a rescue but I think I have done the next best thing for the breed. Lola became a registered therapy dog and changes negative opinions about the breed wherever she visits. She absolutely loves everyone. She was on the front page of the local newspaper recently working in the kissing booth at a fundraiser for a local dog rescue. She is the best breed ambassador ever. Fortunately, no one cut her ears off but when I see a pit bull with cropped ears I just look past the ears and see a sweet dog. I think it is great that you are designing both style ears so everyone can have a pitty that looks like their own.
Hi Linda,
I am so glad to hear from you, and so glad to hear what a wonderful ambassador both you and Lola are for the pit bull breed! Good luck to you both.
I haven’t been able to purchase anything recently(medical bills do have to take first place) but love your animal jewelry, especially the pit bull items. I have already been hinting to hubby about a particular necklace and plan on giving several pins and key chains as presents. Both of my pitties have/had natural ears but the so, of course, that is what I purchased but so many sweet pups have had their ears cropped and the look, unfortunately, makes them appear to be aggressive which is not the case. I’m so glad that you have included the cropped eared pit in your collection. Truly a labor of love. Thank you.
I am SO glad you said that about the new cropped ears pit bulls! I had to think long and hard about that design idea, but I know that so many rescues have their ears already cropped, and I wanted my customers who have adopted pitties to be able to wear jewelry that looks like THEIR dogs. So you are VERY very welcome, and thank you. And you have my very best wishes for the medical situation you are dealing with, Patricia.