Hi everyone:
My Buster Man died Jan 12th, and Baylee girl died on Sept. 26. So devastatingly painful. Buster was 11 and Baylee 9. I didn't think I would want another dog for some time. Now I have changed my mind as I realize just how empty our home feels without that "dog energy." I have met my former's husband's boxer breeder. (He has 2 boxers from her, a 4 year old boy, very nice, black brindle and flashy, and a fawn girl puppy, both very sweet gentle temperaments.) He is very happy with the breeder, and I met her yesteday and quite liked her too. She has a 3 year old girl boxer, also a flashy black brindle, and this girl needs a home. Her previous owners marriage split up, and now neither of them have a stable environment for a dog, so the breeder took her back. We haven't met this girl yet, (her name is Kaylee,) however Tom (my former husband,) has and says she is very polite and well-behaved, gentle sweet and loving. We will meet her this week-end! The breeder initially wanted some money for her, but after we met the breeder in person, she said she would give Kaylee to us if we would allow her to breed Kaylee one more time. (She has had one litter.)
I am a wee bit nervous about it for some reason. I'm not sure why. I can't tell if it's because my grief over Buster is still so fresh, whether I am frightened to get hurt again, or what? I noticed that almost all the boxers described on these forums have natural ears, which is what I like. Is it the common thing in the U.S. for boxers to remain uncropped now? It seems that here in Canada, many boxers are cropped, as is the case with Kaylee. I find myself diappointed that her ears aren't natural, but I don't want this to influence my decision cause she needs a home. (This breeder produces a lot of show dogs, and I think Kaylee was probably shown when she was younger, thus the ears.) It's a complete travesty, but here in Canada, it s very difficult for a boxer to win in the ring with natural ears. This bugs me so much! Anyway, I am not sure what I am asking, but just wanted to connect with all you boxer people out there and get some feedback. Kaylee sounds wonderful and she does need a home. And we did want to adopt an older dog who needed a home. Maybe I am just mistrustful of the whole breeding of dogs to make money. But how realistic is that? Without breeders there would be no purebred boxers! I appreciate your feedback and I'll keep you posted...We are supposed to meet her this coming week-end.
Thanks everyone!
My Buster Man died Jan 12th, and Baylee girl died on Sept. 26. So devastatingly painful. Buster was 11 and Baylee 9. I didn't think I would want another dog for some time. Now I have changed my mind as I realize just how empty our home feels without that "dog energy." I have met my former's husband's boxer breeder. (He has 2 boxers from her, a 4 year old boy, very nice, black brindle and flashy, and a fawn girl puppy, both very sweet gentle temperaments.) He is very happy with the breeder, and I met her yesteday and quite liked her too. She has a 3 year old girl boxer, also a flashy black brindle, and this girl needs a home. Her previous owners marriage split up, and now neither of them have a stable environment for a dog, so the breeder took her back. We haven't met this girl yet, (her name is Kaylee,) however Tom (my former husband,) has and says she is very polite and well-behaved, gentle sweet and loving. We will meet her this week-end! The breeder initially wanted some money for her, but after we met the breeder in person, she said she would give Kaylee to us if we would allow her to breed Kaylee one more time. (She has had one litter.)
I am a wee bit nervous about it for some reason. I'm not sure why. I can't tell if it's because my grief over Buster is still so fresh, whether I am frightened to get hurt again, or what? I noticed that almost all the boxers described on these forums have natural ears, which is what I like. Is it the common thing in the U.S. for boxers to remain uncropped now? It seems that here in Canada, many boxers are cropped, as is the case with Kaylee. I find myself diappointed that her ears aren't natural, but I don't want this to influence my decision cause she needs a home. (This breeder produces a lot of show dogs, and I think Kaylee was probably shown when she was younger, thus the ears.) It's a complete travesty, but here in Canada, it s very difficult for a boxer to win in the ring with natural ears. This bugs me so much! Anyway, I am not sure what I am asking, but just wanted to connect with all you boxer people out there and get some feedback. Kaylee sounds wonderful and she does need a home. And we did want to adopt an older dog who needed a home. Maybe I am just mistrustful of the whole breeding of dogs to make money. But how realistic is that? Without breeders there would be no purebred boxers! I appreciate your feedback and I'll keep you posted...We are supposed to meet her this coming week-end.
Thanks everyone!
Be sure to keep us posted on what happens. 
