Boxers - Opinions

[ORSMXRT]

The GF and I our moving into our newly built house soon and were going to get a dog.

I've always loved the Boxers so I'm slowly looking into getting one.

A few of my relatives have boxers and there always great fun.

Are there any bad points to look out for? I've heard they can get problems in the back leg/hip area because of the build a size.

Thanks Guys

[Dirty32]

Mate - Dont even get me started on this...

They are the best dog ever!!!

Iv had them all my life, my parents had one when I was born (white - albino with black ear)...

Had 4 altogether since then. 1 White, 1 red with black face, 2 red with white markings and white & black face.

As soon as I move out, im gettin a pup too. Gonna get a big red boy!

Problems - Its quite common for them to get growths and cancers that need to be cut out or at least tested and treated.

They can also often have heart murmours (sp?) or heart problems. Most qualified breeders have all the studs and bitches heart tested so if you buy from a reputable breeder, this decreases the chances of heart problems.

Another smaller problem is that they often have some pink on their noses and they can get pretty badly sunburnt so if they have pink on their face, it needs to be taken care of and looked after properly!

I would definately recommend proper puppy training. For the first 2 years as pups, they can be a nightmare if they get bored.

They dig in the garden and break through open windows flyscreens, chew shoes and furniture etc.

The one we have now was properly trained and she is as good as gold. Never have a problem with her obidience. Can walk her without a lead and she wont run off, is friendly and playful with other dogs and is just a great pet with an awesome temperament.

They are a dog that require a lot of regular excercise. At least 2 hours daily, and if they dont get it, they get bored and play up! This could be seen as a problem if you dont have that amount of spare time to commit to walking them, it could also be a blessing for you and your partners general fitness.

I havent heard of many having problems with hips, mainly rotties and german shepherds that get this...

On the whole mate, they are such loyal pets. Contrary to popular belief, they are very smart however, they often act as though they are stupid/thick (will just run into stuff that may hurt them lol!). They are very, very good with children and babies. Also good with females/girlfriends and tend not to try and dominate at all.

I personally wouldnt get another breed of dog. Maybe if I lived in a small place with no garden or an apartment (would get a british bulldog or pug lol) but Boxers are fantastic. If you show them love, affection and commitment, they will give it back to you tenfold.

Iv got heaps more to say, but this should be enough for now. Any questions, feel free to ask!

Cheers,

Your resident Boxer lover - Scott!

[SubJimbo]

Come grab a pup from me... =P

[smicky]

yeah

Grab a pup from subjimbo... and while your at it, instead of one, why not grab 2 at twice the price... NOTHING!!!

if your after a dog- mate let me know once u are ready and like I did for rueban, ill see if I can hunt some litters down for u for u to check out!

[ORSMXRT]

Scott- thanks for putting the time in a writing that. I've grown up with alot of dogs and know that training at a young age is a must with any bread of dog.

Jimbo- Sorry mate but I'm not ready yet and there's allready 2 dogs at my mums, by the way, your a legend for doing that.

Smicky- I will defenatlly drop you a PM when I get closer.

BOXERS FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[smicky]

Jimbo - we tried... how many you got left btw?

ORSMXRT - np mate, just whenever your ready!

real pity u dont want a jimbo dog, I hear they are extra special as they came down from the country and then to a ford owners house to hang out for a bit! So by now im sure he would have trained then to piss on holdens!

hehehehe

[Dirty32]

Let us know how ya go with it and as iv mentioned, feel free to ask any questions when ya get a little closer to buying.

If you do get one, just make sure you have enough time to excercise it properly.

Over here in WA, the WA boxer club has to fundraise for/finance and run an organisation called Boxer rescue. All too often, people buy them without researching and find out that they dont have the time/effort to walk them for 2 hours a day and have to hand them back. Boxer rescue take them in until they find a new owner.

You will also find that proper breeders will absolutely grill you before you purchase one. They will not sell one to you if they dont think you are right for a boxer!

[ENVY-T]

Biggest Sooks out there.

It's almost like having an EMO teenage son!

[SubJimbo]

Jimbo - we tried... how many you got left btw?

ORSMXRT - np mate, just whenever your ready!

real pity u dont want a jimbo dog, I hear they are extra special as they came down from the country and then to a ford owners house to hang out for a bit! So by now im sure he would have trained then to piss on holdens!

hehehehe

5 Left mate, Connor has one, Im keeping two.. I put them up in the trading post yesterday so hopefully Ill get a few calls, got a mate coming tomorrow and recieved 1 e-mail from somebody wanting one..

[smicky]

good work bud!