I think it takes a certain type of person and personality to welcome a boxer into your home and as your best friend. In Cesar Millan’s article “What Does Your Breed Say About You“?, he states: Boxers are busy dogs that exude high amounts of energy. People that own boxers are said to live life to the […]
Keeping both your children and boxers safe is important. Children should be taught how to interact with all types of dogs. As boxer families, I think we take for granted how loving, loyal, and gentle boxers are when compared to other dogs. So it’s natural for our children to think that all dogs are like our […]
White Boxers are NOT rare! White Boxers are NOT albino. White Boxers are at a higher risk for sunburn. Some White Boxers have the piebald gene which is linked to deafness. White Boxers are prohibited from breeding in every national boxer club in the world. White boxers can compete in non-conformation events (agility and obedience). […]
New research from Penn State suggests that consoling your dog does little to relieve their anxiety during a thunderstorm. Science Daily reports: Thunderstorm-anxious dogs not only suffer classic signs of fear — including pacing, whining and hiding during a storm — but also show a 207 percent spike in the production of cortisol, a hormone […]
Recent research suggests that our boxers (and all dogs) learn to associate words differently than we do. Science Daily reports on a study that suggests that dogs associate objects by size or texture and NOT by shape: The article concludes that… Though your dog understands the command “Fetch the ball,” but he may think […]
In this video, Ceasar Milan addresses some of our boxers most challenging behavior (jumping fences, excitement, etc.). He reviews how to divert your boxers energy in a more positive way. The episode is the 2nd of the two dogs that are featured. Skip about half way into the show, if you only want to see […]
Pet owners should always call a vet immediately in an emergency. Thanks to Vetsnow, for providing this important information!
The following is a recap of a conversation about Average Weight and Style Differences in Boxers. Dennis’s 1st Question about Weight: “My Sammy is 90lbs. and what I’d like to know is just how big do they [boxers] get? Most sites say 70lbs.” Sammy is 6 years old and was rescued by Dennis when he […]
There are so many articles on how to prepare families for evacuations . It rarely includes ALL of our family. Just because we consider our boxers family, doesn’t mean the rest of the world does. Below are several websites that offer good information on what to do with our boxers during an evacuation and/or disaster. The ASPCA offers […]
With the kids going back to school. Your life gets a bit more hectic, but your boxer’s life gets a bit more lonely. And as we already know, Lonely and Bored boxers become Destructive Boxers. Below are 4 ways to help your Boxer during the Back to School Season. ROUTINE – be consistent about feeding schedules and exercise. Make sure […]
