Both my boys (neutered) love eachother to death. Yea there's an occasional scuffle, but what sibblings don't fight once in a while. I do think personality is definatly something to look at. With my boys Kodi is alpha and lucky is omega. We knew that when we brought lucky home so we just treated them in that manner. Kodi gets let out of his kennel first, gets food first, treats etc...........That way lucky knows his place in the pack!
If you already have a female, why can't you rescue another female?
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I've always had 2 boys and I got them as adults. Not one fight, never! We recently had to have one of our dogs put to sleep and are looking to adopt another. The women I spoke to at the boxer rescue said they will not place males together so if we get one through them it would have to be a female. My Tyson has never ever had a problem with any dog male or female. I just think if they gave some of these dogs a chance they would be surprised. We even dog sit for a male lab and they love each other. In fact they love each a little too much sometimes. I dont get it either. My neighboors have male dogs and my dogs have visited with them just fine. Actually both of my neighboors each have one of each a male and female and they fight all the time. I think it all depends on how you handle the first meeting. If you make it out to be a big deal the dog senses that and in turn turns it into a big deal. I would get another male if they let me in an instant. That's why we are having a hard time finding another one because all we can find is males. So what happens if you want to have three dogs? Obviously you will have 2 of the same sex. What then? I think it's all crazy!
In our house we have 2 neutered males (Luke is 2.5 and Tony is 1.5 and most dominance) and one intact female (Layla, 10 months). Luke is very submissive and gets along with everyone. Its Layla and Tony that scrap all the time. They love playing together but every so often it will escalate to a nasty tift. I think this has more to do with Layla getting older and more dominant and Tony not wanting to lose his boss status...good thread.
Tam
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VTbxrFan
Boxer Insane
I would really like to see more groups be more flexible on this point. I think it really depends on the individual dogs, and it's even less of an issue with families that have had multiple dogs before. Of the four foster dogs I've had, the one that got along the best with Dallas (male) was another male -- they were the best playmates and never had even a single scrap. Now I'm the first to admit that they were both submissive dogs in general -- but again, that just shows that it depends on the individual dogs.
ncrt
Boxer Buddy
We at NCBR have in the past placed 10 boxer females into same sex homes, of those 10, eight have been returned. Thats quite a number and enough for me to have implemented our policy. We need to do WHATEVER we can to make sure our placements are the best matches based on our criteria, experience and knowledge!! 
Chewy's Mom
Boxer Insane
Hi Amy.
I had never heard this policy before, which of course is why I posted. I've also talked to Mary about it, and between everyone's responses here and my conversation with Mary, I now totally understand why the policy exists.
And I also know that even if we were to let the 2 girls get together and see how they do, that doesn't mean that there won't be a problem in the future. Mary mentioned that it sometimes takes a year for the 2 females to start getting on each others nerves.
My main concern is Daisy's welfare, and there is another wonderful family - with a male boxer - who is interested in adopting her, so that is looking like a much better option.
Thanks, everyone for your input. And thanks, Amy, for the further clarification. It is much appreciated.
I had never heard this policy before, which of course is why I posted. I've also talked to Mary about it, and between everyone's responses here and my conversation with Mary, I now totally understand why the policy exists.
And I also know that even if we were to let the 2 girls get together and see how they do, that doesn't mean that there won't be a problem in the future. Mary mentioned that it sometimes takes a year for the 2 females to start getting on each others nerves.
My main concern is Daisy's welfare, and there is another wonderful family - with a male boxer - who is interested in adopting her, so that is looking like a much better option.
Thanks, everyone for your input. And thanks, Amy, for the further clarification. It is much appreciated.
Claudia807
Completely Boxer Crazy
I'm a day late and a dollar short on this, but I thought I would chime in and mention that our rescue also has the policy of not placing two female Boxers together in the same home. I get calls all the time from people who purchased two female littermates who then hit sexual maturity and try to kill each other. The tough thing is that females will sometimes get along for weeks, months, or even years, but when they start to fight (if they do start to fight) they will not stop. Males can often have a tussle and then get over it, which is why we do sometimes place two males together in the same home *IF* the circumstances and environment are just right.
I have a female Boxer myself and it's not a myth that females are stronger and more driven in a lot of ways. I fostered one female that challenged Lucy and oh my! The two girls got into such a fight. One bit the other in the ear and blood flew everywhere. I thought I was living in the Amityville Horror (remember that movie?).
But the main point, and others have made it very eloquently, is that as a rescue we have to do everything we can to make sure that an adoption is successful. Since the Boxer breed is no stranger to inter-bitch aggression, our best bet is to place a female in a home with either a male, or no other dogs. That is not to say that some people can't have females living in harmony. I know people who've managed it just fine.
I have a female Boxer myself and it's not a myth that females are stronger and more driven in a lot of ways. I fostered one female that challenged Lucy and oh my! The two girls got into such a fight. One bit the other in the ear and blood flew everywhere. I thought I was living in the Amityville Horror (remember that movie?).
But the main point, and others have made it very eloquently, is that as a rescue we have to do everything we can to make sure that an adoption is successful. Since the Boxer breed is no stranger to inter-bitch aggression, our best bet is to place a female in a home with either a male, or no other dogs. That is not to say that some people can't have females living in harmony. I know people who've managed it just fine.
DandiBoxers
Boxer Buddy
our experience
We currently have five dogs. Our senior shep Bart age 13, he is top dog by seniority not size or sex. Three Boxers acquired in this order. Beau rescued at age 2 best buddy to Bart. Lucky also rescued age 2 the largest of the adult dogs and very lovable and gentle towards all others. Penny only female age aprx 2+ shelter rescue showed some definite jealousy after he honeymoon period was over. She is submissive except when it comes to attention from us. Penny will growl every time. She is a true attention hog. Then we got a Great Dane pup at eight weeks of age. We did separate him from the grown dogs for several weeks
as Tundra was born bilaterally deaf. His vision is perfect. We were worried that Tundra would get into trouble with not being able to hear the back off growls. Lucky was introduced one on one- first. Perfect meeting and became best buddies. Tundra past all other dogs in height and weight when he was around 5 months. That changed Penny's negitive attitude quick. We were advised by a experienced rescue person to add only younger males to our already senior male top dog. We have taken that advise for the most part. We did take in a senior Boxer who lived out his last year with us. Bart never liked him and at best tolerated his presence. When we adopted our only female we knew of the risk. It was a shelter (so sad) situation we acted more with our hearts than our brains.
We did okay as she learned her place in the pack. Tundra also has learned his place. Having five dogs is a lot but all those puppy kisses and hugs are worth it.
Diana and David
Bart 13 Beau 3 Lucky 2 Penny 2+ Baby Dane Tundra 6 months
Kiki the cat 7 who is smart enough to avoid all of the above...:cool:
We currently have five dogs. Our senior shep Bart age 13, he is top dog by seniority not size or sex. Three Boxers acquired in this order. Beau rescued at age 2 best buddy to Bart. Lucky also rescued age 2 the largest of the adult dogs and very lovable and gentle towards all others. Penny only female age aprx 2+ shelter rescue showed some definite jealousy after he honeymoon period was over. She is submissive except when it comes to attention from us. Penny will growl every time. She is a true attention hog. Then we got a Great Dane pup at eight weeks of age. We did separate him from the grown dogs for several weeks
as Tundra was born bilaterally deaf. His vision is perfect. We were worried that Tundra would get into trouble with not being able to hear the back off growls. Lucky was introduced one on one- first. Perfect meeting and became best buddies. Tundra past all other dogs in height and weight when he was around 5 months. That changed Penny's negitive attitude quick. We were advised by a experienced rescue person to add only younger males to our already senior male top dog. We have taken that advise for the most part. We did take in a senior Boxer who lived out his last year with us. Bart never liked him and at best tolerated his presence. When we adopted our only female we knew of the risk. It was a shelter (so sad) situation we acted more with our hearts than our brains.
We did okay as she learned her place in the pack. Tundra also has learned his place. Having five dogs is a lot but all those puppy kisses and hugs are worth it.
Diana and David
Bart 13 Beau 3 Lucky 2 Penny 2+ Baby Dane Tundra 6 months
Kiki the cat 7 who is smart enough to avoid all of the above...:cool:
I currently have three bitches (entire) and two neutered males. One of the girls is new and I am keeping her seperarted (hoping to intergrate her - wish me luck). Previously I had three entire bitches (sadly I lost one a month and a half ago) and they got on fine BUT the big challange point seems to come around two years old - as in "I will test the waters and just see what might be". As someone already said - "experience and knowledge" ... armed with that it may be a happening thing. Mine is a "floating houshold" by the way - as in, I foster so I have a mix at any given time. Still, I think same sex mixtures can work but there needs to be understanding and consideration given to what you have going on in your home at any given time, and allowances made for future adjutments. Also, from the point of placing rehomes and rescues, I prefer the dog/bitch percpective but sometimes allowances can be made I feel, depending more on the people involved that the dogs often.
DandiBoxers
Boxer Buddy
More than one female
Dear Diane, You have a house full as do we... I definitely think age and maturity play a role in the happiness of a multi-dog family. All our group gets on well now. Tundra has missed playing
with his buddies due to his neuter surgery two days ago. He's raring to go. At six months he weighs in at 98 pounds.
Boxers are a gentle loving breed. The ones I have dealt with personally have been anyway. What ages are your Boxer babies Southern California Boxer Hugs, Diana
Dear Diane, You have a house full as do we... I definitely think age and maturity play a role in the happiness of a multi-dog family. All our group gets on well now. Tundra has missed playing
with his buddies due to his neuter surgery two days ago. He's raring to go. At six months he weighs in at 98 pounds.
Boxers are a gentle loving breed. The ones I have dealt with personally have been anyway. What ages are your Boxer babies Southern California Boxer Hugs, Diana
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