Should I get a boxer?

[adeinert]

Don't let my foster babies hear you pitty them.

They are spoiled and live a very pampered life in rescue. The way they love me and my boxers, I KNOW they like living in foster care. My fosters and my boxers live better than most dogs (and children I can add). I don't feed them garbage kibble - only human grade brands and natural foods, I use homeopathic remedies on them when needed like my own, they have new toys to enjoy plus the ones here, they go places, shop and pick out their own stuff, sleep in my bed or beside it.... all that goes along with being a happy dog.
The actual rescuing is a job for people with very big hearts that love boxers more than words can do justice. It's not easy, but a true labor of love.
Adopting a boxer who had been rescued is merely making the decision to give a boxer a second chance instead of buying one. I think most of us view rescue as the greatest act of love for our breed. Rescue is the happy ending. OH, you should see the happy ending binders we keep of our adopted babies. Those boxers living the good life sure are thankful their owners took a chance on love.

The shelters are teeming with unwanted dogs, Florida euthanizes more healthy cats and dogs than any other state. It's an awful fact, whether we choose to think about it or not or fight to change the number of pets being needlessly bred. Today in every county, many dogs were PTS, like everyday. Those are the pets to grieve for. Not the lucky ones who are safe, warm, loved, and cuddling on a sofa right now with a foster mom or day.

Rescue isn't for everyone, and that is why boxerworld has a list of reputable breeders who do health testing. That way you have the choice to support responsible boxer breeders instead of supporting those unethical persons who sell to puppy shops or through ads in newspapers, etc.
And when looking at rescues, they must have a volunteer in your city to do a home check, so out of state rescues won't consider your app. Adopting from a rescue, is different from picking a dog up from a shelter in more ways than just the stated that our dogs are in homes and being cared for as family members. We also know our boxers' temperments and needs. After assessing the needs of the family, we are better able to help you find the boxer that may complete your family. When you go to a shelter, you basically have to go on an impression.

So, don't worry for the dogs in rescue. They have their angels, the rescuers, watching out for them. We love them and treat them as our own until a worthy home is found. And yes, we think our dogs are so special that the applicants have to prove they are worthy.


Ashlie
Happily owned by the rescued boxertrio- Jillian, Tulley, Desi

 

[boxer_chick]

tough decicion

Boxers are the most loving, sweetest, loyal, protective, adorable, somtimes silliest breed of dog in the the world. I would quit my job to raise boxers if it woud pay my bills. (Not that I could ever sell a boxer puppy!!) But anyhoo, there is alot of work in raising a boxer. Everything that you have read about Boxers on this site is true. They do shed. They do drool. They do CHEW!! (constantly) Boxers require training if you want them to behave. They get bored very easily. (which means that they are into everything) They do have many health problems. (some more than others) They require constant entertainment, but they also provide constant entertainment. Boxers, some say never fully grow out of puppy stage.
I don't want to discourage you from getting a boxer. Just continue to do your homework, before you make a decicion.
Also if you do decide to get a Boxer I incourage you to check out the many Boxer rescue programs. I know I read that you wanted a puppy, most rescue programs have puppies too. GOOD LUCK!!

 

[lorishields]

I have read all of the traits and I think that boxers are just big Jack Russells (I say this in caution because I know how proud you boxer parents are)QUOTE]

Oh, I wouldn't say that! I'm sure that there are some boxers who are as neurotic as Terriers, but I wouldn't say that that is the norm! My first boxer was a pup until the day he died at 11 (got him as a baby)! He was very trying and there were days when I'd pray he'd just grow up and mature! He NEVER did!

I've got 2 rescue boys now who are very chilled out, but will play when you want. It's a nice contrast because I don't have them up my butt the entire day (my female does this for them!).

Please don't rule out rescues! Not all of them are abused or neglected - some come from very nice homes! If you get a pup, you can't guarantee how s/he will turn out. You may end up with every 'bad' quality you don't want in a boxer all rolled up into one!! With an adult dog, you pretty much know what you're getting. There are some wonderful Boxer Rescues in Florida! What's nice about rescue is that you can say 'I'm looking for this and would rather not that' and they can find that non-drooling boxer that you're looking for! A lot of our rescues that came in from owners and shelters were primarily around a year old or under. We even had a few litters of puppies that were surrendered as well. Unless you're going to go to a reputable breeder, please don't give a BYB your money!!! Do your research if you're getting a pup!

Good luck! I hope you find your perfect match!

Lori Shields