Help needed reassuring my wife

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A perfect match

I have to agree! When my daughter was born I had a 5yr old Boxer, Boulder. I was so nuts and sure I would have to get rid of him, but instead of shunning him outside we included, so that when he was in the house I would sit on the floor with the baby in my arms and Boulder's head resting on my legs or we would take Bolder and the baby in her stroller on walks, he thought he was flonting His baby girl to the neighbors. Unfortunatly when my daughter was 2yrs old we had to put Bolder down, due to ilness. I was a little worried, when I got a new puppy, that having a young exhuberent Boxer woulf be too much for my exploring toddler. But again the Boxer has amaized me, Maxx (our now 1yr old boxer) and Zoe (our 4yr old daughter) are the best of friends; they watch cartoons together, they swim together, they ride toegther in the car, they are the best of friend. I am so glad that they have been able to grow-up together and that my daughyter is learning the wonders and responsability of having an amaizing pet our Boxer Maxx.

I guess the point is, that with some special attention and lots of love your Boxer can fin right in with the whole family as well as the new baby!!

 

[HercsDad]

fdknuckles-

Hello, I understand you and fdknucklesWife’s concern; I was a new baby once. When I was born (30+years) my parents had a boxer. Caesar was the stereotypical boxer, high energy, and low drag. They were concerned that he would be a bit much. They did what almost any dog owner will tell you. “Raise your kids like Boxers, and your boxers like kids”. May seem like an odd statement, but has some interesting ramifications. Everyone raises his or her kids different, but one thing is a constant. Everyone’s kids are taught rules and expectations. This is the same with your boxer. Now back to the story, Caesar was not treated any different, but there were a new set of rules. My Blanket became the same as a piece of furniture, which means no Caesar. Well it took time to get that through to Caesar but he learned that if the blanket was on the floor he had to go around, not across. This was later associated to me. Caesar was never allowed to walk directly over me. Now this is not to say the big dufus didn’t. Well he did walk across me one time, I pulled.( I was like 6 months old) My parents told me they heard him yelp from the front yard. They ran in and Caesar was up on his claws wishing I would let go. Caesar NEVER bit me, although he would stick his head in my crib and lick the bejesus out of me. Boxers are in my mind the best when it comes to how ruff kids can be toward animals. Boxers will react to the new addition pretty much the same way you do. If you toss the baby around like a toy your fur baby will try and do the same. My friend M and his wife brought their new baby over. 2-3 months max. Everyone was quite protective of this little baby. Hercules Walked up to the baby stuck his pudgy face in the car seat sniffed, and walked away. If you would like a few other stories about kids playing ruff. Let me know. I have a million.

Also Hercules is about 90 Lbs now. If you look at My Gallery, the picture with him on the Bed he is about 85 Lbs there to give you an idea. (For scale that is a twin bed)

 

[shibbysdad]

Here is a quote from the Howell Best of Breed book, "THE BOXER, Family Favorite" chapter 1, page 2 midway through the second paragraph:
"...for there is no better dog for a child than a boxer. He gravitates toward children in a room full of adults. He is completely delighted with even the most obstrperous youngster and will tolerate almost all manner of abuse with great good humor. I remember a day when I was a child and my mother watched, aghast as the neighbor's 3-year old poured sand on our aging Boxer's ears as she lay sleeping. No worry--Duchess simply got up, shook herself and trotted off to avoid the annoyance. The little one lived to tell the tale."

I like how they add the humorous sentence at the end. I'm sure anyone else here who does own that book knows that quote as well and can attest. Hope this helps as well.

 

[boxerbroad]

yet another agrees

;short but sweet
Baby gates are ideal, but i truely believe that boxers instinctively know to be easy with babies and toddlers. It's true you still have to watch, but from 4 year old,47lb, easy going Roxie, to 1 year old, 72 lb, thundering Jake, they both drop down and stop all roudiness when they are near my toddler. When she was an infant, we had only Roxie, she immediately started placing herself inbetween anyone who came in, not aggressively, but obviously guarding her , even from her own grandmother, my mom. Now that my daughter is 3, i have to watch and be sure she doesn't do anything to the Boxers, because they would take all the punishment she has to give. My husband was neurotic about the Boxers being near her, until he saw it with his own eyes, now he believes..............................bless jakes heart, she makes him wear a "cape" a blanket tied around his neck[not tight, i watch} and forces him to have tea parties in the hallway, he waits for the first clear shot to escape, she follows and then i rescue him, with roxie, she lays down next to her and they watch tv together, it will be fine, ask you wife to give it a chance.

 

[angray]

Mugsy is great with kids. I think he senses when he can play rough, and when he has to be gentle. My sister-in-law brought her 2 month old son over and set him on the couch (laying on the cushion, not in a seat), and Mugsy sniffed at his feet - licked his toes, and then curled up on the floor in front of him.

When he's around my cousin's little boy (who is 6 months) He kisses the baby's feet, and sits in front of him.

My otehr cousin has a 2 year old little boy who is kinda rough. He pulls and twists Mugsy's ears and tail. Mugsy will just sit there. he is very gentle.


If your wife is nervous, just make sure to monitor the baby and your boxer until she is comfortable with the two beign together.

 

[Mclare80]

I had a female boxer a few years back. This was my first boxer and I never had any issues with her around kids. I had about 15 kids in the nieghbor hood of all ages and a few little baby's. Niether me or any of the parents in the nieghbor hood worried about my Nala around there children. She is the kindest most gentle dog you could ever want to meet. All though sometimes she got a little over protective toward anyone she didn't know I would call it a positive trait more than a fault. On top of my personal experiance I have never heard a bad story about a boxer and a child. Tell you'r wife she has nothing to worry about, if anything it will be a blessing for your child to grow up knowing the love of a boxer.

 

[Mclare80]

I had a female boxer a few years back. This was my first boxer and I never had any issues with her around kids. I had about 15 kids in the nieghbor hood of all ages and a few little baby's. Niether me or any of the parents in the nieghbor hood worried about my Nala around there children. She is the kindest most gentle dog you could ever want to meet. All though sometimes she got a little over protective toward anyone she didn't know I would call it a positive trait more than a fault. On top of my personal experiance I have never heard a bad story about a boxer and a child. Tell you'r wife she has nothing to worry about, if anything it will be a blessing for your child to grow up knowing the love of a boxer.

 

[fdknuckles]

The Baby is Home

Thank you all !!!

My little boy came home from the hospital yesterday. He was in there for an extra 3 weeks, which gave me lots of time to introduce Jo-Jo to his scent (on blankets and on us). When we brought Jo into meet him she was very cautious (extremely out of character). She approached slowly and after a quick sniff licked his feet. Anytime the baby cries...Jo gets up to find out what's wrong. When we're feeding him....Jo's there watching. My wife is still nervous, but when I'm doing the feeding, Jo can always get an extra lick in. If we go into the bedroom to check up on our boy, Jo will follow..climb on to the bed and look into the bassinet. I can't tell you how relieved I amto know were off to a good start. I know the two of them will grow up enjoying each others company. (If only she'll stop chewing on the houses siding and digging). Oh well, one battle at a time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
What an incredible dog and incredible breed. Definately a boxer lover for life.

Fdknuckles

 

[sawcut64]

My little boxer girl jumps all over and is hyper, but when a child comes up to her she calms right down and sits for them to pet her. She knows that they can't handle her jumping and is so good. Otherwise for us she pulls my arm out of the socket. Boxers are great with kids
Laura

 

[BoxerLoverNC]

Well, Micah and Shayna are used to our big kids that are 7 years old. Last week I took my sister's new baby boy for the day and wondering how they would interact with him. They were so exited. They kept trying to sneek kisses on his head and feet the whole time. Every time we turned our back or they thought we wernt watching they were licking him. Not sure what he thought of them but they sure loved him. I had to give him a bath before my sis got there to pick him up. His hair was sticking up on top of his head.