Breeding to standard

[ktn67]

These questions are for anyone who is breeding, has bred, or is interested in breeding. Obviously, BYB/puppymill input is not needed or valid! What, in your opinion, is the most prevelant fault in the boxer breed? What one/s seem to be the hardest to correct? I already know what weaknesses my breeder is currently trying to improve in her lines so I have an idea where I may need to work when (if) my girl is bred. I was just wondering about the experience of some of the breeders here. There are certainly some very impressively bred boys and girls here at BW and I especially like the body type I see in Debbie Magon's babies.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks so much

Carla and Raina

 

[JulieM]

What I hear lamented time and again regarding North American Boxers is the front assembly, mostly short upper arms and straight shoulders. Which makes sense, given the trend for taller dogs - unless you're paying very close attention, when the dog gets taller the angles get straighter. I've also seen lots of questionable rears, and dogs that move very wide in the rear. I think these are probably difficult to correct, as there are so many different points of conformation involved....