catch dog with croped ears..

I would think the only effect clipped ears has on a dog is they get more dirt, briars, sticks etc in the ear which in turn hurts there hearing. I would clean his ears out real well with some alcohol and a paper towel. I have had several pits with clipped ears that had no ear problems there ears just tend to stay dirty and cut that's why I quit getting them done. It looks good but is not ideal for hunting and protection. A stick could easily poke or bust there ear drum and you have a deaf dog. Good luck!