[Murreydobe]

Yes it is just a personal preference. There tails seem so long and out of proportion to their body, in my minds eye.

That's my feeling. This breed was "designed" for a docked tail from day one. IMO, a long tail changes their entire outline, and not for the better. I *might* be able to get used to drop ears (although I wouldn't be happy about it) but I'd NEVER accept those tails on a doberman.

If it came to that, I'd be thinking more and more seriously about another Malinois.

 

[Murreydobe]

I would think any dog with fur in it's ear would be LESS suceptible to potential infections considering the fur, just like eyelashes are suppose to keep dirt away from the eye???

Hair in the ears hold moisture, and provides an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.