beachboxer
Boxer Pal
Hello everyone!
It has been some time since I have posted so sorry for the long absence!
I have a question that I am very excited to ask and hope to have my mind eased with your responses.
So, we currently have 1 adult male boxer (Wrigley). Well recently Wrigley and my brothers female (Lexi) had puppies that are now 4 weeks old and my wife and I have had plans to keep one of the puppies as our newest family member! We have yet to decide on a male or female though. HOWEVER, my wife and I have recently found out we are expecting our first child!
Here lies my dilemma though, Wrigley is 4 and will be 5 by the time baby arrives, he has always been amazing with children of all ages and was well socialized as a puppy and beyond around the nieces and nephews from 12 months-5 yrs old and above. My wife and I have had our hearts set on one of these pups, we have it down to 2, a male or female at this time. By the time the baby arrives the newest puppy will be about 11-12 months old and will leave us with Wrigley at 5, the puppy at 1 year and our newborn.
Are we getting in over our heads with a new puppy right now? I don’t want to think we are but we have not been able to pick between the male and female as we have only had the male and I want to know what to expect with the sex of the dog.
Now with the baby in the picture I am starting to think a puppy is not right at this time. If we were to move forward with a puppy, those with experience would a male be better suited for a new born as they are more laid back and tolerant usually rather than a female or would a female be better due to the “mothering” instincts?
I’m torn and could use any experiences and thoughts!
Thanks everyone!
It has been some time since I have posted so sorry for the long absence!
I have a question that I am very excited to ask and hope to have my mind eased with your responses.
So, we currently have 1 adult male boxer (Wrigley). Well recently Wrigley and my brothers female (Lexi) had puppies that are now 4 weeks old and my wife and I have had plans to keep one of the puppies as our newest family member! We have yet to decide on a male or female though. HOWEVER, my wife and I have recently found out we are expecting our first child!
Here lies my dilemma though, Wrigley is 4 and will be 5 by the time baby arrives, he has always been amazing with children of all ages and was well socialized as a puppy and beyond around the nieces and nephews from 12 months-5 yrs old and above. My wife and I have had our hearts set on one of these pups, we have it down to 2, a male or female at this time. By the time the baby arrives the newest puppy will be about 11-12 months old and will leave us with Wrigley at 5, the puppy at 1 year and our newborn.
Are we getting in over our heads with a new puppy right now? I don’t want to think we are but we have not been able to pick between the male and female as we have only had the male and I want to know what to expect with the sex of the dog.
Now with the baby in the picture I am starting to think a puppy is not right at this time. If we were to move forward with a puppy, those with experience would a male be better suited for a new born as they are more laid back and tolerant usually rather than a female or would a female be better due to the “mothering” instincts?
I’m torn and could use any experiences and thoughts!
Thanks everyone!
Don't underestimate how much a baby completely takes over your life and be sure to have one to one time for your dogs. All 3 dogs who met our son were very different with him but that was down to their personalties rather than them being male or female I feel. Sophie was protective of me while I was expecting and wouldn't leave my side in the garden while Dino was charging round at high speed, Dino is by nature a more skittish dog but still brilliant with our son never knocking him over but not being a real playmate till our son was bigger, Charlie fell head over heels in love with him and was always in the middle of games and cuddles. Good luck with whatever you decide 