Recent content by Craig Boyle

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    How to stop a dog attacking

    Ive also noticed that alot of dime-a-dozen lab-cross' seem to like to "take on" my Boxer(s). Most of the time my girl(s) will far overpower the attacking dogs, and scare them away, but Ive broken up some real battles. Here's something I do, this works pretty much every time - pick up a handful...
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    Ant Bites....?

    thanks all, nice to know I dont have the only ant-eater Boxer! She's back to normal, no more swelling! thanks again
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    Males or Females ????

    I have 2 females, from different litters, and while there was some "scrapping" in the puppy days, (they are both now 2.5 years) they get along amazing, and never fight. The bigger one of the 2 (74 pounds vs. 65 pounds) is definitely the "alpha", but they both share and play alike and are...
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    Ant Bites....?

    On Sunday evening we got quite a scare. One of our 2 boxers came up to our back screen door with her face swollen to about twice normal size! Her eyes were closed to little slits, eyebrows puffing out like a prize-fighter, and jowls hugely puffing out. She also had hives breaking out on her...
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    Boxer & Teacup Poodle?

    Hello Boxer Folks, My wife really wants to get a little teacup poodle to go along with our 1.5 year old female boxer (65lbs). Just wondering if anyone has this type of big-small mix in their family.....Our Boxer is super-friendly and gets along great with every dog shes been in contact with.....
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    Cant access Picture Gallery????

    oooops Ok ...thanks ...sorry I didnt realize you were doing site maintenance.....
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    Cant access Picture Gallery????

    Helllooo Boxer Folks, When I click on the icon to take me to the boxer picture galleries, I get a white screen telling me "access denied"...hmmm, i used to be able to get in...anyone else having problems with this? Thanks!
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    Boxers and hot summer weather

    Thanks Boxer Folks for the comments and suggestions. Today Geddy is pretty much back to her normal self, it was definitely a dose of heat exhaustion for the past few days. She loves the water and we are going to pick up a kiddy backyard swimming pool for her this weekend!
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    Boxers and hot summer weather

    Hellooo Boxer folks, Just this past weekend we had quite a hot spell in Toronto. Our six month old boxer spent most of the day romping around the backyard with our neighbours dogs and having a great old time. The sun was quite intense that day so I tried to keep her in the shade as much as...
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    Crates & chew toys

    thanks julie....great advice!!!!!
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    Crates & chew toys

    Hellllooo Boxer-lovers! Our 5 month old Boxer spends about 3 hours in the morning and another 3 hours in the afternoon in her crate while we are at work. We have a great neighbour who comes by at lunch and takes her out for a 30 minute walk. Im wondering if it is a good idea to leave a chew...
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    Hello all ! Introducing Geddy

    Hi Eric, We actually just moved out to Whitby from the Beach area of Toronto...sooo being a newbie to the area I'm not sure what the local hockey teams name is...I will find out though. Also, I believe Whitby is on the cusp of becoming a 401 suburb...lol Our pup was born on Halloween...
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    Hello all ! Introducing Geddy

    Regarding her name heehee Hellloo all, Thanks for the comments and intros.... Being a musician myself, (and Canadian) , I have been waiting to use the name Geddy for a long time..and yes named after Geddy Lee of Rush fame..we just had to wait to have a backyard big enough to house an active...
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    Hello all ! Introducing Geddy

    Hello to everyone at Boxer World! My wife and I recently brought home our first Boxer pup...Geddy...She's a flashy fawn, now about 10 weeks old. We're amazed at the personality and temperment this little pup has. This is our first Boxer and we're hooked! We look forward to reading and...
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