Hi Will..You are going to find out that owning a Boxer is the most wonderful thing in the world..A Boxer is such a loving, giving, thoughtful, caring and protecting doggie..My Maggie and I wouldn't be apart for anything, except when Mommy has to go to work..other than that, we are always together..unconditional love is what we have for each other..I got Maggie from a Boxer rescue..wouldn't change a thing, except, maybe I would have liked to have gotten her as a puppy, but I couldn't be happier..we have been together now for almost nine years, and we're both hoping it will be another 90 years..enjoy your Boxer, you'll never have another doggie like it in the world..Glad to have you here..Enjoy..Maggies Mom