You know what, you do what you feel needs to be done Tim. Daisy is a beautiful Boxer and will look great either way. Millions of people buy dogs just for guarding them, but usually fall in love with him . My uncle bought a dog and he said himself he'd want it for a guard dog. But there is so much love between those two, they're inseperable. I respect you so much for the love you have for your wife and children, and how mature and self-controlled you are in this thread, and how respectful you are. I think I would have made a snap or two by now, but you haven't. So I tip my hat to you for that. Cropped ears may hurt but eventually it wont and your dog will look beautiful and as intimidating as you want her to. You never know, the cropped ears may benifit you and your family in the end.

But I do agree with leansnslobbers in one thing. The criminal will be looking at the teeth alot more. But cropped ears just add to the look.