[Kate]

The day I picked Sophie up I made the appointment to get her ears cropped.  But after being on this site and seeing the natural beauty of everyone else's babies, I've decided I just can't do it.  I am not saying I'm against it for those that choose to crop.  I've just had my eyes opened.  I just keep looking at her and thinking how can I put her through this.  Anyway, you won't be seeing Sophie with anything but her natural (and most of the time inside out) ears.

 

[boxerjessie]

Im not against it either but I love the natural look nice and floopy

 

[boxerlove]

I agree, after having our first one done there was no way we could do any of the others.  I personally love the floppy look.  It is a personal choice and I don't judge anyone who has them done, there are some fine looking boxers on here with cropped ears.  We just choose not to do it with ours!

Your baby is beautiful and those floppy ears blowing in the breeze turning inside out will always be adorable!    I don't think you will regret changing your mind!

 

[samsonsmom]

LoL Kate, well I think everyone knows that my personal preference is natural ears, I just think they have more expression and every day when I look at Samson's too short ears, it makes me want to scream.....Having said that, I have seen some boxers that the crop really enhances the way they look, more regal.....But there is something to be said for that natural ear just flopping in the breeze when they run.....

 

[tootsie]

I think the flop gives Sophie her own little personality! She looks great the way she is!  

 

[Beckhams2ndmom]

But there is something to be said for that natural ear just flopping in the breeze when they run.....

 I absolutely love that too!  I can't help but LOL when I see Beckham's ears flopping while he's trotting next to me...Totally not against cropping either, but good decision.

 

[Ky_IsisnOnyxsMama]

i lovew the floppy ears.. not against it but its not for me..so silly to see Isis laying upside down with her ears inside out haha

 

[southerngirls]

I think i will say ditto to all above

 

[JeanenesBoogerBabies]

I can't afford it even if I wanted to...but, I am having enough trouble facing the pain they go through with getting neutered...I couldn't do it...and I do love the soft silky ears...and the inside out thing is a blast...on the other hand, I can not picture Jackson(their father) with natural ears...

To each his own!

 

[Michelle]

I love when Tyson's ears are flipped inside out!!  

 

[HoosiersDaddy]

Its too late for Hoosier and we decided to leave him floppy anyway, but I'm curious: what does it cost to crop their ears?

 

[jeanathanh2o]

I couldn't imagine Ginsy without that one floppy white ear   I think it gives her so much character and expression.

 

[Bellasmomma]

Ditto to floppy ears.  I love playing w/ Bellas ears!

 

[Honeyec]

Well I'm not afraid to say that I am against cropping, so good for you for deciding not to do it!

 

[Lucylong]

I prefer the natural ears too.   It's very soothing to stroke those soft velvety ears.  Just another one of the joys of living with a Boxer.

 

[Barbs2Ks]

I prefer the floppy ears and I would never crop but I have to admit I do like seeing show dogs with the cropped ears, there is something regal about them.

 

[Kate]

I love the look of a boxer with cropped ears as well and I think Odin is absolutely regal and wouldn't be Odin without his ears done, and I'm sure Tango will be a doll too.  For me it was just a personal decision I came to because I learned to appreciate the breed for it's natural beauty as well as the cosmetic beauty.  There is not right or wrong -- it's just a choice that we each have to make.  This site and all the beautiful people and babies here have helped me come to my decision and I'm totally happy with it.  It's a judgment call on my part and I'd rather put the money ($500.00 here) into the bank for future medical expenses or toys than on the top of her head.   Thanks for listening.

 

[Sadiesmomma]

Glad you are happy with your choice Kate! I think you made the right one, I love floppy ears