American Bulldog/Boxer mix

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atlasmom911

Boxer Insane
I think you should go for it. I bet that is a beautiful puppy that needs alot of love. I have been around alot of pit bulls and have never met one that is mean. I think it is the way the puppy or dog has been raised...Good Luck!!!
 
KonaKoffe said:
Sounds like a good combination. Make sure it is really american bull dog and not pit tho. :)

We had a boxer/pit mix and she was the sweetest, most loving dog I had ever owned up to that point, then came ShaKira, a purebred boxer. I have been around lots of pits and never ran across a mean one. I know we hear of this all the time but seriously I don't think they are any worse then any other breed. Any breed is capable of biting and turning mean, they all have teeth, it is all in the personality of the dog. Either mix, American Bull Dog/boxer, or pit/boxer I think you will have yourself an excellent baby there if you love it and raise it properly. My daughter's boyfriend just got a Boxer/American Bulldog puppy and it is a very sweet little guy. Good Luck with it if you choose to get it.
 

Meghuney

Boxer Pal
Well, I tried to post a link to a picture of Stevie, but it didn't work! Oh well. But yes, I am still planning on adopting him. I sent pictures of my home and my gate to the adoption place and I will be meeting the president next weekend. I'm quite excited. I'm looking into buying a dog house, a crate and a few other things.
 

courtney323

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Meghuney -

One of your links was moved to the "show off your dog" Forum, where it is a better fit. The other one was trashed, please see the section of the Rules regarding cross-posting:

Crosspostings: do not post the same thread more than once on a discussion forum or on many forums. Duplicate threads are very annoying for members, especially for those whose time is limited. Duplicate threads will be deleted and reposting the same message after the threads were closed or deleted could result in the loss of your BW membership.

The Introductions Forum is for Introductions only. Thanks
 

Ranvan

Super Boxer
Please read the statistics

I am well aware of the anger and frustration my post may have brought. Believe it or not, I do like all types of breeds. This does not mean I have had them all or would. It does mean I appreciate them for what they are.

I do resent the uneducated remark. I have defended with many that well-bred dogs of all breeds are great pets. However, not all dogs are well-bred. Also, there are breeds that breeders hesitate to put in homes with young children especially if their dogs have not had the experience of young children. I was talking with a schnauzer breeder and giant schnauzers are one of those breeds. I did not just pull some breed names out of my head..and I did not list them because someone told me to do so. During the past few weeks, I have been looking at each breed. There are numerous breeds considered good for the novice, while some are only for the experienced. I have noticed that many of those bred for fighting are not for the novice pet owner...why? Because in the wromg hands, these breeds can be more dangerous. When handled by good owners, they are no different than those breeds for the novice.

I have listed some websites which will show statistics of dogbites and what breeds are the main offenders. Notice that some breeds are more likely to maim and kill. These were that were not breed oriented.

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/statistics.html#Thedogsmostlikelytobite
http://www.dogbitelegalcenter.com/resources/dogbite-statistics.html
http://www.lawcore.com/animal-and-dog-bite/statistics.html
http://www.nafacares.org/Dog Stuff/dog_bite_statistics.htm

This definitely does NOT mean that all pits or rots, etc. are going to bite. In fact, the majority of any breed will not bite. Properly socialized and well-trained animals of any breed are much less likely to do so. My brother-in-law has a chow. He has had experience and has small children. He has no problems. But he will also be one of the first to tell you that a badly trained chow can be dangerous. And yes, a badly trained dog of any breed can bite, but certain breeds are more likely to do more damage. (Exceptions exist in even the "safest" breed...six years ago, a Pomeranian killed an infant.) When one reads statistics, it can be seen that when a particular breed becomes popular as a fighting dog, guard dog, or as "protection," this breed becomes the one with the most fatal bites. There seems to be a direct correlation between this perception, the resulting popularity, and the training to become aggressive. Theoretically, one can see how boxers could be put in this position.

It also goes without saying that each breed has its own temperament. Some breeds such as poodles and golden retrievers have different temperaments overall than do tosas and terriers. Last year. someone here in town had a breakin...he was going to get a pit bull for protection. This is being uneducated. Boxers are much better for protection. Boxers are more likely to let you know someone is breaking in and scare the person off.

I am not meaning to start a debate either, but the uneducated remark brought me back. I try not to make remarks that can't be backed up with facts. Did these "uneducated remarks" start from bad misinformation or have there been enough cases of fatalities that can be traced to certain breeds? I can appreciate your love for this breed especialy if you have had many good experiences with them. Also, google dogfighting and pit bulls and related dogs. I think you will come across some horrific websites where people are breeding their dogs for fighting. At one site, pits were argued to be the best fighters. It is these kinds of people who raise dogs who eventually kill someone due to bad training...then the whole breed gets a bad name.

By the way, American bulldogs and boxers as a mix seem to be a great combination.
 
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Valantar

Boxer Insane
Ranvan - please do not resent the comment about uneducated remarks - this was certainly not a personal attack on you. This remark was referring to the comment about breed hating having roots in reality due to the fact that certain breeds are bred for fighting. I encounter many, many people that use the fighting argument to try to prove that all pit bulls are human aggressive.

We are all entitled to have opinions on which breeds we would be comfortable owning. I think it is wonderful that you are researching and trying to learn about different breeds that you are considering adding to your own family. I also think it is a great idea to post questions such as Meghuney did so people can get feedback from those who have owned or had experiences with certain breeds/combinations.

I think you make a lot of great points in your post about making sure dogs are well-socialized and properly trained. I agree that this is the key to reducing dog bites and fatalities.

The links provided some interesting information - I had heard before about the incident with the Pomerian and had always wondered about the full story. Just a word of caution with any dog bite statistics relating to pit bulls - there are 25+ breeds that have the same appearance as a pit bull and are commonly mistaken. Dogs that are referred to as "pit bulls" in statistical reports actually are a variety of breeds and mixes all lumped together under the pit bull heading. Also, many people have a difficult time identifying a true pit bull. For fun, try these two links:
http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html
http://www.pbrc.net/poppysplace/game...itbull_v4.html
I think the boxers on both of these sites are absolutely adorable - especially the white one with the brown spot on his head! :)

I especially had to laugh about your story concerning the person getting a pit bull for protection. My boxer, Samson, is definately the one who protects our house and warns us of strangers. Hannah, my pit bull/boxer, just stands there and wags her tail - never making a sound. She would take a stranger on a tour of the house and then jump in the get away car for a ride. :D
 

Ranvan

Super Boxer
One quick comment...I know that many otther dogs get classified as pits. My white boxer was mistaken a few times as a pit. The first website was very interesting. I am bookmarking this one. Yes, I took the test.

My first choice was a Patterdale Terrier. My second was the American Pit Bull Terrier.

The second website didn't come up.
 

Meghuney

Boxer Pal
Chicagosarah said:
a dog house? Boxers(and boxer mixes) are INDOOR dogs. There should be no need for a dog house;) Unless of course, it is merely decoration.
They make some that look like cottages and are just adorable, http://store.wellappointedhouse.com/doghouses.html
but a boxer should not have to spend anytime in one. They are couch potatos and bed snugglers..

I am going to keep my dog inside, but for the times he is outside, I would like to have a place for him to relax.
 
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