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All About Boxer Puppies

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1 BOXER DECISIONS

THE RIGHT AND WRONG REASONS FOR PURCHASING A BOXER

The Right Reasons

The Wrong ReasonsBOXERS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR BOXERPrivate Sellers

BreedersShelters and Rescues

Conclusion

3 ALL ABOUT PUPPIESCHOOSING THE RIGHT Boxer PUPPYWhat to Look For In an Owner or BreederWhen Is the Boxer Puppy Old Enough To Leave the MotherHow to Choose the Right Boxer Puppy

What to Watch For

Paperwork

Questions to Ask

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Preparation At Home

Arrival

Introducing the FamilyKEEPING A HEALTHY PUPPYGood Nutrition

Vaccinations and Vet VisitsCommon Boxer Puppy Health ProblemsDiarrhea

BloatAllergiesFleas and Ticks

Vomiting

Exercise For Boxers

Conclusion

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1 BOXER DECISIONS

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PURCHASING A BOXER

Planning to purchase a Boxer is a big decision and one that should not be entered intolightly Owning a Boxer is a huge responsibility, regardless of the age of the Boxer thatyou are planning to purchase Often potential owners see a tiny puppy and forget that thissmall, little bundle of energy will one day be a full grown animal that needs constantexercise, attention and love; as well as training, food, and healthcare Owning a Boxer is awonderful, rewarding experience but people need to realize that there are right and wrongreasons for owning such a breed There are right and wrong reasons for having a Boxerdepending on your living situation, as well

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THE RIGHT REASONS

There are many right reasons for purchasing a Boxer, depending on your living space,lifestyle, and financial status; both now and in the future A Boxer requires love, attention,space, and exercise, as well as veterinary care and good quality food If you are able toprovide these factors for the animal, then purchasing a Boxer is probably a good decision.Remember, however, that a Boxer will usually live at least 12 years, and many breeds canlive to be 15 or more years old Know that this purchase is a lifetime commitment andensure that you are financially and emotionally able to take on this commitment

Some of the right reasons for purchasing a Boxer include:

You want to participate in daily exercise with a pet that will always be ready to gofor a walk, romp or run, no matter what the weather

You want to be responsible for caring for another living thing that will provideyou with years of unconditional love and attention

You can make the time commitment to train and work with your Boxer both nowand in the future

You have the ability to provide food and healthcare as required to the Boxer Theaverage cost of raising a Boxer is approximately $250.00/£125 per year in vet feesplus an additional $100.00/£50 per month in food Flea and tick medications andheartworm medicine usually costs $30.00/£15 to $50.00/£25 per month Thesecosts are per dog, so families with more than one Boxer will pay significantlymore per year to keep their dog healthy

You want to have a companion to spend time with that will just be happy to bewith you

You have spent time researching breeds and have determined a Boxer will bestsuit your lifestyle, both now and in the future

You have researched breeds, rescues, or private owners and have determined thebest purchase to make

You have the space, both inside and outside, and have the room to exercise andhouse the Boxer in a quality home environment

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Ensuring that other family members agree with your decision is an important part of theright reasons to get a Boxer

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THE WRONG REASONS

Sometimes people end up owning pets for the wrong reason Unfortunately, these wrongreasons often lead to loving pets being left at rescues or shelters or simply being givenaway to another owner Try to avoid purchasing or taking a Boxer from someone else forone of the wrong reasons listed below:

Purchasing a mature Boxer or puppy based on emotion rather than planning and thought All puppies are cute and adorable, but they do grow Rescues for

large breeds are full of young Boxers that simply grew much bigger than theowner had anticipated A little research on the breed would have avoided thisproblem

Purchasing a Boxer to send a message about yourself Many breeds have

become popular due to their reputation as aggressive or protective However, thisdoes not necessarily mean that the owner and the dog will be a good match

Feeling guilty about a mature Boxer or puppy and taking it home Sometimes

people are pressured into buying or accepting a grown Boxer or puppy even whenthey know they cannot properly care for it

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Car Safety

Teaching your Boxer to ride in the car, in a crate or using a leash seat belt, isimportant These devices keep your Boxer safe and prevent them from beinginjured or thrown through the window in the case of an accident or sudden stop

Biting and Other Legal Issues

Keeping your Boxer in a yard or on a leash is the best way to prevent biting orother legal issues If you are buying a Boxer, check with local authorities todetermine what you need to do to prevent any difficulties with specific breeds

Insurance and Micro chipping

Many insurance companies offer coverage for medical issues or even death fordogs There are several different options and it is best to read through all policiesbefore deciding which one is the best for you and your pet Micro chipping is agreat way to permanently identify your Boxer A small microchip is inserted justunder the skin and allows identification of your Boxer at any vet’s office, shelter

or rescue center Your vet can complete this process at any time

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After you have made the decision and completed the research on the breed, next step is todecide where to buy a Boxer There are several different options for purchase or adoption,all which have pros and cons The following section will describe the various methods forpurchasing a Boxer and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of each option

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PRIVATE SELLERS

Sometimes know as “backyard breeders”, private sellers are individuals that have eitherpure bred or mixed breed Boxers that have litters of puppies

Advantages

Usually the parent Boxer, at least the female, is a family pet, well cared for andsocialized Often the owners have the litters in the house so the puppies are used

to being handled and may also be started in basic training and socialization withpeople Most private sellers love their Boxers and do their best to care for them.Boxers may be registered or unregistered depending on the owner

• Disadvantages

The owners are usually not showing the Boxers so, although they may be purebred, they may not be eligible for show depending on their characteristics or faults The price of puppies from some private sellers may be just as expensive as from a breeder with a proven kennel, without the extras provided by the breeder The owner may not have checked the male or female for hereditary conditions and usually will not offer a health guarantee This is considered a “buyers beware” market and researching the breed

is very important before making a purchase from a private seller.

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Breeders are those individuals that actively show and raise Boxer puppies Their goal is toenhance the development of the breed and is not a “for profit” emphasis on the sale of theBoxers or puppies

Advantages

Breeders are registered with a Kennel Club and must uphold the ethical standards

of the club They are required to health check the male and female parents forgenetic conditions, as well as avoid breeding any lines that have known healthproblems A reputable breeder will offer a health guarantee for the puppy, as well

as provide a return option should the puppy not adjust to your home Many

breeders will also have the new owner sign a contract that prevents the re-sale ofthe Boxer; rather it is to be returned to the breeder Most puppies, unless

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SHELTERS AND RESCUES

Shelters are usually run by the local municipality, the Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), or a non-profit organization.They may take in unwanted pets or may trap or catch stray or

abandoned dogs within certain geographic areas Rescues are usuallybreed specific shelters that are run by volunteers or boards Rescuesmay take Boxers from a shelter or from owners that can no longer carefor the pet They adopt out a Boxer when they find a match to a

lifestyle

Disadvantages

One of the only disadvantages of obtaining a Boxer from a shelter or rescue is thatthere is often a long wait between the application and matching the correct Boxer

to the family lifestyle Some Boxers from shelters and rescues may have anxietyproblems and will need additional attention while they adjust to new living

arrangements Occasionally a Boxer from a rescue will not adjust to a new home,but the rescue or shelter will often offer options to take the Boxer back

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PUPPY FARMS

Puppy farms, also known as puppy mills, are owned by individuals that indiscriminatelybreed Boxers to generate profits These individuals have no regard for the health of thefemale Boxers, and will simply continuously breed them until they become so unhealthythey can no longer have puppies, and then they are destroyed Breeding in puppy farms isusually done with little or no regard for bloodlines, genetic conditions, or the health ofeither the puppies or the mature Boxers

Boxers are simply kept in cages and never allowed outside

to run and enjoy themselves They are often kept in soiledconditions, not fed properly, or taken for veterinary

assistance when needed Puppies from puppy farms oftenhave faults that prevent them from being shown or

registered, and they usually have parasites or other healthconditions

Many breeding associations and Boxer lovers work to have puppy farms and mills

outlawed The fear of having a puppy purchased by a puppy farm owner, or falling into thehands of one of these horrible individuals, is the major reason that reputable breedersinsist that their puppies be neutered or spayed, or returned to them rather than being sold ifthe original family cannot keep them

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Pet shops provide both registered and mixed-breed puppies for sale This is a commercialventure with the emphasis on making a profit, not necessarily on the best match for theBoxer and the family

Advantages

There are few advantages to buying a puppy from a pet shop, other than it may bemore convenient that researching and finding a breeder in the area Usually puppiesfrom a pet store are available immediately

Disadvantages

The biggest problem with buying from a pet shop is that many, many puppies sold in

a pet store come from a puppy farm This means they are likely to have geneticconditions and health conditions that may end up costing significant amounts ofmoney to treat, if they can be treated The purchaser has no way of knowing thetemperament of the Boxers parentage, or even the conditions that the puppies werekept prior to being at the shop Remember also that there is usually no health

guarantee when buying from a pet shop and just because they are registered does notmean that they are show quality Boxers

If at all possible, buying your puppy from a breeder that is reputable and cares for his orher Boxers is the best possible option Be sure to ask to see the parents, for a health

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GENERAL EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED

Whether you are purchasing a puppy or a mature Boxer, you will require some equipment

to make the first day in your home a pleasant experience for the puppy and the family Byhaving all the necessary equipment on hand when the Boxer arrives at the house, the stress

of the transition is decreased The basic equipment that is needed, regardless if you areplanning on purchasing an older Boxer or a puppy, includes:

A crate – either wire or plastic, that can be used to provide a safe and secure areafor the Boxer

When choosing play toys for the Boxer, be sure to purchase only pet quality toys Toys forBoxers are sewn and constructed much sturdier than toys for children In addition, toys forBoxers should be all one piece, rather than a toy that have multiple pieces or sections thatcan be chewed off and pose choking hazards Avoid any toys that have buttons, beads, orsewn on eyes that can easily be pulled off and swallowed Stuffed toys should be avoidedwith puppies, and some mature Boxers, as they will tend to pull them apart and possiblyeat the stuffing

Fresh bones should only be provided when the Boxer can be supervised Knuckle or jointbones are preferred over the longer bones that can splinter Remove the bones or pieces ofbone that are small enough for the Boxers to swallow Remember that bones may causediarrhea and should be provided only when the Boxer can be outside Ask the previous

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owner if the Boxer is used to having bones before providing them for the pet

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOXER

Choosing the right Boxer for you and your family is an important factor in ensuring agood match It is critical to remember that all Boxers are different, just as all people aredifferent Although there are breed characteristics, not all Boxers within that breed willbehave the same The following information is meant to be a general guideline for thetraits and characteristics of the most common types of Boxers Additional research isalways recommended and visiting a breeder, as well as getting information from the localbreed association or organization, is advised

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Often seen in the military and law enforcement K9 units, Boxers tend to have just thetemperament needed in a guard dog They have acute hearing and are naturally alert,protective and very aware of every detail in their environment The ever active Boxer willneed obedience training as well as proper confinement and leashing when out of a fencedarea Usually Boxers will not only bark to notify the family that a stranger is approaching,but they will also be just large enough to intimidate any would be prowlers

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FAMILY AND CHILD FRIENDLY BOXERS

The Boxer is a wonderful family dog but is quite boisterous and may be overwhelming for smaller children Sometimes, opting for a Boxer with a calmer temperament can be an excellent choice for families In choosing a good family and child friendly Boxer, consider a more mature Boxer that has been previously around children or a puppy that can be raised in the family Remember that children have to be taught to interact with Boxers appropriately and all smaller children or children new to dogs should always be supervised when with the pet.

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Though it is not entirely common because of their extra strong prey drive, a few welltrained Boxers have actually been known to herd sheep from time to time Boxers tend to

be not only very active and athletic but intelligent as well Because of this, the breed needsactivities that are both physically and mentally challenging They are quick to learn newtricks, both good and bad Boxers are not usually aggressive but have more of a dominantpersonality These traits put together have, on occasion, made the versatile breed an

adequate option for herding

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A BREED GUIDELINE

There are some temperaments that are more suited to specific types of lifestyles, family, orliving situations Again, remember that each Boxer will have his or her own individualpersonality and this should be considered when picking one out

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As most guard dogs use their bark to sound the alert of danger, they should still refrainfrom barking that is excessive or unnecessary This is done using methods based on simple

to apply behavioral modification techniques Owners will need to be patient as it can taketime to see results It is important to understand that harsh or cruel punishments will beineffective with the Boxer and may even result in the opposite effect expected

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CHILDREN AND THE BOXER

Most Boxers that are good with children have been properlysocialized with kids Boxers are a fiercely loyal breed andare not likely to let any member of their pack out of sightfor long Families that actively participate as a whole intheir dog’s training will have a much better behaved Boxerand therefore a much better ownership experience

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All Boxers need love and affection Some Boxers can tolerate longer absences than others;however, for the most part the active breed will always expect to be part of the family inevery way They are not a good choice for those wanting an independent breed that iscontent to live and stay in the backyard Boxers left alone or isolated will likely give in toseparation anxiety and display negative canine behaviors These behaviors stemming fromseparation anxiety are usually dealt with using crate training and other helpful techniques

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ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND THE BOXER

The Boxer is a high energy breed that will expect to have an active lifestyle A dailyregimen of activity will be required in order to keep the dog not only physically fit butmentally fit as well The Boxer enjoys all kinds of activity whether structured or

unstructured This can be anything from playing fetch to swimming to field trial

competitions

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There is a constant debate as to which is better, a pure breed or mixed breed Boxer Inreality both types of Boxers are excellent for pets, but for breeding registered litters orshowing, only purebred Boxers are acceptable A mixed breed Boxer may often havefewer genetic conditions that can occur when purebred lines are interbred too often, butdiscriminating breeders will avoid this situation

Mixed breed Boxers are usually less expensive than purebred Boxers and can incorporate

the traits of more than one breed Mixed breed Boxers will be raised and trained the same

as a purebred Boxer, and can often be used in hunting, sporting, agility and obediencetrails, even though they may not be registered

Purebred Boxers allow a generally more predictable full-grown size and set of

characteristics when purchasing a puppy Mixed breeds final size may be more difficult topredict, especially if the exact parentage is not known In addition, mixed breed Boxersmay inherit both positive and negative traits from the breeds Sometimes the breedingresults in a very nervous, high-strung Boxer, or even a Boxer that is more prone to

aggression It can also result in very calm and social Boxers, even with a mix of a moreaggressive breed

If you are considering a mixed-breed Boxer, be sure to research both of the breeds and carefully watch the puppy interact with litter mates to determine his or her temperament It is a good idea to do the same with purebred puppies, as each one has an individual personality Good training, socialization and interactions with new people and environments, starting as soon as possible, are important for both mixed and purebred puppies.

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CONCLUSION

Buying a Boxer is a significant event, and should be carefully considered and researched - before the actual purchase By taking the time to ensure that the Boxer is right for you and your family, there will be no worry of making a costly and devastating mistake for you or the Boxer.

Planning and researching for the arrival of a new pet is critical in getting started in the most positive manner possible Talk to breeders, Boxer owners and even your veterinarian to get ideas on what dog ownership with the breed will be like.

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2 YOUR CHOSEN BREED- THE BOXER

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In its earliest times, the Boxer was used in security work in both law enforcement andmilitary units Not only did they watch out and guard military installations, they were alsoused to carry messages from one point to another To do all this, the Boxer needed a

willing temperament and a strong sense of duty and loyalty to its handler The very

existence of a Boxer revolved around a life of work for many centuries They are not, norhave they ever been, a breed that prefers to sit idle and watch the world go by The Boxer

is quite old which makes their instincts very strong These days, one can still see the breed

at working out in the field The smart Boxer owner is one that endeavors to work with thebreed’s most innate tendencies, rather than curb them

To ensure good health, the Boxer should never be chained up or isolated; nor should it bepunished for its natural desire to wander, roam and run The Boxer is an accommodatingbreed and will forgive the occasional rainy day but will not be able to cope with a

sedentary life It is important not to take advantage of the Boxer’s good will, as they rarelytake advantage of their owners

At the same time, one can look forward to owning a dog that has an uncanny intelligence,

is very people oriented and who will never turn down the chance to get out and exercise.The minute a person sees a Boxer, the breed finds itself the center of attention This isbecause the Boxer has had such a legendary reputation for such a long time

For the most part, the Boxer leads a rather healthy existence That is not to say that

problems do not occur from time to time, but where there are matters for concern, such aspurchasing a Boxer for show purposes, there are a number of tests that can be done toexclude genetic diseases and other ailments Boxers that are used for hunting can

experience their own versions of occupational work injuries such as arthritis and hip

dysplasia Owners are cautioned to keep an eye on their Boxer as they have been known tocontinue working through painful injuries, causing further damage to themselves

The Boxer is best matched with an owner whose life also revolves around an active

lifestyle The more opportunity the Boxer has to get out and roam without danger, thehappier it will be Along with keeping Boxers physically exercised, they will need theirminds exercised as well Those who do not have at least a minimum of one hour of timeper day to play games or interact with their Boxer would do better to opt for a less

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