Ok, When I rescued Nikki from the Boxer Rescue place, she was 10 months old and she already had both procedures done to her. I am TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AGAINST ear cropping on boxers and other dogs. It is unnecesary and very painful. The reason that breeders have ear cropping done today is just because of traditional looks of a fighting dog. This is totally inexusaeable (is that a word?). Now, about tail docking. I personally love Nikkis little tail! I thought it was extremely painful to them until I got Nikki's litters tails docked. They were 3 days old and their tails were just cartilage, so it wasnt painful. I am just saying that I like Nikki's tail, I wouldnt change it. Tail cropping is kind of neutral for me because I cant really make up my mind if it is good or bad.