Buying a boxer but . . .

[Cyberdan]

Hi all,

Got some ? on my mind before I actually commit. Like to hear a few comments.

On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate the following, 5 being the most/best scenario:

- How good is a boxer with kids(safety wise)?
- Teachability/aptitude for training?
- Amount of exercise needed?

- Rate the amount/type of living space it really needs to be happy ?
( Is large appartment ok or it needs ayard assuming I will walk it at least 1hr/day) ?

Any significant differences between male/female in tempremant ?

Since I got conflicting info from ressources I read, figured I'd ask the boxer community . . .

Thanks for feedback!

 

[Linda]

Welcome to the board! You have definitely come to the right place for opinions and advice about boxers. :D

I'll address a couple of your questions with my experience.

Good with kids? Yes, with exceptions-
We have 2 daughters (8 and 4) and have had 3 boxers--our first boxer when our daughter was only 9 mos. old. None of our boxers has ever snapped, nipped, or growled at any kid.
However, our youngest boxer, Bailey is very "rough" when playing. She runs fast and jumps up on my 4-year old. It seems my daughter is always yelling, "no Bailey!" I think that is a puppy thing, and she'll get over it.
Our oldest boxer is extraordinarily gentle with the kids.
How old are your children?

Trainability - Boxers are not labs or retrievers. They typically will not perform the same command over and over just because you ask them to. They are smart and do learn quickly, but do get bored. Make training a game, and they'll do anything for you. Boxers love fun and games and playing. They are very puppy-like for most of their life.

Good luck on your decision. You are to commended for doing your homework first. Boxers are defintely not for everyone. One magazine I have says, "boxers are in-your-face dogs." If that doesn't appeal to you, perhaps you should look at another breed.

 

[Krikkit]

Hi and welcome - I'm just moving this to the Boxer Ring forum

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