My dogs are plenty fierce and look the part too. The look keeps away most, only the foolish would test them. I'm talking people not wee little possums, any pup could take care of that. Lol
I have a hound mix and a cairn terrier too. But I ain't showing todo for fear of me losing points.
Oh and cropping and docking have their uses aside from looking fierce. Better hearing. (Proven) docking (no tail to grab ahold of). If you have ever tried to get ahold of a Doberman it's not the easiest task in the world when they don't want to be handled.