in Awww 14 Interesting Facts About Boxer Dogs by Judy Powell March 7, 2024, 8:25 pm 25shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 7 But Boxers commonly have their tails docked and their ears cropped, using surgery. These are done purely for cosmetic reasons. It is totally unnecessary from a medical standpoint. Credit Judy Powell 8 Many people are unaware that short tails and erect ears are the result of surgery, and believe that these are a result of genetics. Credit Judy Powell 9 They were powerful, brave dogs, often used in war. Centuries later, these dogs were named for the ancient city of Molossis, in what is now Albania. Credit Judy Powell Page 3 of 5Previous 12345Next25shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Realities That New Toy Poodle Owners Must Accept Next article 14 Amazing Facts About Labradors You Probably Never Knew Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.