Tonight I called an ad in the paper...the first time and I don't know why because I am against it...for a nine month brindle female. The lady has too many dogs. Between boxers, Australian shepherds, and toy fox terriers...there were twelve dogs plus at least one cat. It was a small house. The boxer female being sold was not a "perfect" boxer...but...
The personality of this dog was great. Her overall look was good but her muzzle was a little long which actually added to her character. The lady had the mother and the father. The father looked pretty good, but the female was the one with the longer muzzle. The dog for sale is up to date on shots and heartworm meds. She is not spayed. Me a male stranger was accepted very well by most dogs there, and especially by the one I am interested in. This shows that something is done right.
Obviously, I am very interested. I feel that I am rescuing her from a situtaion that is less than perfect. Having said that, this young dog is good with people and socialized with dogs. I am going to call her vet...which is also my vet. At this point I am going to get her.
My question...what things should I be concerned about? I have four boys, but her reception of me shows that she is good with strangers. They will have to meet her yet. When I showed them video of her, this is the first time I saw excitement in all their eyes. They even saw comparisons to our last dog...this is the first I heard them say that type of remark. I would like input from others who have had similar experiences.
The personality of this dog was great. Her overall look was good but her muzzle was a little long which actually added to her character. The lady had the mother and the father. The father looked pretty good, but the female was the one with the longer muzzle. The dog for sale is up to date on shots and heartworm meds. She is not spayed. Me a male stranger was accepted very well by most dogs there, and especially by the one I am interested in. This shows that something is done right.
Obviously, I am very interested. I feel that I am rescuing her from a situtaion that is less than perfect. Having said that, this young dog is good with people and socialized with dogs. I am going to call her vet...which is also my vet. At this point I am going to get her.
My question...what things should I be concerned about? I have four boys, but her reception of me shows that she is good with strangers. They will have to meet her yet. When I showed them video of her, this is the first time I saw excitement in all their eyes. They even saw comparisons to our last dog...this is the first I heard them say that type of remark. I would like input from others who have had similar experiences.