I have only owned 4 boxers. 3 I got from breeders as pups, one I rescued. I dont know about other rescues, but as for temperment, my rescue boxer has a better temperment than the boxers I raised from pups. The pups turned into spoiled, whinny brats (and I started it, and love them for it) Ramses (my rescue) turned out to love every minute of attention that he got. I did get his background, as he was surrendered by his owner at only 3 months old. Sometimes you get lucky. And rescues are WAY more loving, and they come trained and they're great. It's the way I'm going from now on and I hope you wont shut out this idea completely and keep an open mind about it. Take a look at the link to the site I gave you. I'm sure you wont regret it. Good luck with your decision whatever it is :D