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Why You Should Choose A Boxer Dog For Your Next Dog
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You have probably discovered that the boxer dog is one of the most popular dog breeds today. Additionally you must have also found out that this dog breed also possesses characteristics that you wanted in a pet. Well, this makes everyone choose a dog that makes a great strong built dog. There are a number of options that would help you determine choosing this strong willed boxer dog. You can also find out in the daily newspaper where you can choose from a wide list of boxers to buy. However you can also have a boxer puppy without leaving your home as you just have to go online and let the search engine do the task of searching boxer puppies. You will come across a list of available boxer dogs that are suitable for your family.
Choosing a Dog
When you have the list of available boxer dogs to purchase make sure that you do not rush over a choice of taking the pup home. When deciding about which dog to choose it would be the most important decision for the dog’s life as you should find if the boxer dog would be suitable for your family. Before you can make any decisions of taking a puppy home you should identify the reason for purchasing the puppy. There can be several reasons to get home a dog as it can be your deep love for animals or even when you need an extra companion at home. Whatever the reason make sure that you have chosen the right kind of dog.
Boxer Dog Breed
If you live with your family and have kids then the boxer dog breed is surely the safe choice for you. This boxer dog breed is well known for their authenticity to their owners and they also have a good temperament with kids. However you should be aware that this particular breed distrusts unfamiliar people and especially to those who he professed as threat to the family. This dog will also devote his entire life in protecting his owner from every possible danger. However, boxer dogs are very sensitive to extreme weather conditions and so make sure to take proper care of them. You should learn the personality of an individual dog where you should notice the shyness, aggression or signs of hyperactivity.
Buying a Boxer Dog
When you need to purchase a boxer dog make sure that you purchase one from a well known and reputable boxer breeder. You should carefully background check the breeder. It would be good if you ask about his experience and education and also find out if he is a member of the obedience club or breed club. You should also find out if the breeding stocks are cautiously screened before they were breed. You can also ask other dog owners or anyone who can testify the reputation of a potential boxer breeder. A good and caring boxer dog breeder will surely inquire about you and your family and the reason you intend to take home the puppy.
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What You Need To Know About The Boxer Dog
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If you are thinking about getting a boxer dog and a purebred n particular then it would be wise to familiarize yourself with the breed standard. There is a kennel club in every country and in the US you will find the American Kennel Club or shortened to AKC in for most part of the Europe and for South America it is called as the Federacion Cynolgique Internationale or simply FCI. Every kennel club features their own system of registration where they issue the equivalent of the birth certificates. This would simply guarantee that the parents of the particular dog breed to who there is a certificate allocated also has a certificate. The only way any dog breed can have certificates is if their parents hold one.
Each and every registered dog from kennel club is also required to have registered ancestors which go back at least five generations. Therefore when you purchase a boxer dog breed you should guarantee that they come from a family that was breed to meet breed standards of the club. This means that there will not be blood from any other breed or any outcross being introduced to the mix right from the time of their great grandparents, meaning they are original or pure boxer dogs.
This makes each breed individually recognizable as a unique and a distinct breed. This also tells you why the boxer dog is very different as it was breed from English Bulldogs and German Bullenbeisser to make this perfect boxer dog breed. The high standards of the breed also give prospective boxer dog owners the idea of what they can expect from their boxer dogs both in their behavior and appearance. Although it is one basic think to have a memory picture of how the boxer dog companions should look it is also important you have a clear idea as to what laving wit the boxer dogs can be like.
This breed standard is also an ideal one as boxer dogs right from the time thy had first seen in Germany where they wanted that a boxer dog should be fiercely protective and fearless although at the same time being intelligent, friendly, eager to please and willing to learn. However if the boxer dog lacks any of these qualities then they lack the standard boxer dog qualities to make a perfect boxer breed.
Apart from this you should also find out that an individual boxer dog should also meet the physical standards that are desired for the breed. The physical boxer dog breed standards include the balanced muscular torso and the unique square type head which are though easily judged. Apart from this the temperament even in a boxer dog puppy which is born to the dog purple should be nurtured. The responsible boxer breeder will offer you a boxer puppy that is bred for a stable temperament but it is your duty to lovingly train and socialize the boxer dog puppy.
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What You Need TO Know About Boxer Dog Behaviour
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The Boxer dog breed is a fantastic dog that often has a mistaken perception as being a fussy and slightly skittish animal. In fact this is far from the truth, by nature they need a great amount of attention and love and without this they become skittish. Indeed, if you lead a very active lifestyle that means you will have to spend a lot of time away from the home then you are probably wise not to get a Boxer dog.
Having said that, if you do decide to get a Boxer then here are some facts about Boxer dogs. It will start by helping you select the best boxer puppy for your family.
Do your research before selecting an individual puppy or a litter to select from. Some common wisdom before making a selection is to view the parents of the litter first. This will give you an some pointers on the temperament and behavior of the parents and an indication of how the puppies may grow up to behave.
It is also a good idea to find a boxer from a non commercial breeder who does it for the love of it rather than to make money. This means the dogs are likely to be well cared for and be more sociable.
According to the American Kennel Club the Boxer breed is in the top ten of purebred dogs in terms of popularity. They are a medium sized dog that are energetic and very inquisitive. Consequently they will require more attention and cost more than a small toy breed of dog.
Food costs and other expenses like treats and toys will be more for a Boxer than many other breeds. Although being a short haired dog you will not need to do much grooming. For some strange reason they are not keen on water either so that will make bathing a lot of fun !
Boxers are noted for being very social animals. They love living in a family unit and crave attention and affection. You should strive to keep them active and busy. Left alone they will become bored and lonely. This can lead to bad behavioral habits and quite destructive tendencies.
Space is important to a Boxer dog. It is not practical to keep a dog such a this in an apartment. It needs a home with an ample backyard where it can run around and tire itself out. You can plant dog treats in areas of the yard so that your pet will rummage around and be kept active. Get it lots of toys to keep it busy too. Boxers will spend many hours ragging toys and this fits their nature perfectly.
The Excessive energy levels of your boxer may make it harder to obedience train. They will lose focus quickly, consequently positive reinforcement training where you are catching the dogs attention is the best training method.
Start the training early, when they are puppies. This includes socializing them with other family members and animals. A well adjusted dog is generally happier and more open to training methods.
Given their exuberant nature you may want to make the environment where the dog is trained quiet and distraction free. Thus your pet may not be the best pupil in a group obedience training class with lots of other pooches to distract it. Obedience training is a big task when it comes to any dog, let alone a Boxer but it is certainly worth making this commitment. They are an intelligent animal and love the close relationship with their owner that obedience training requires.
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Top Tips To Training Boxer Puppies
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Pure Bred Boxer Puppies
Boxer puppies are playful, independent thinkers and strong willed. They have unchecked dominance due to which it can be uncontrollable and difficult situation to control them. For the boxer puppies, play time can be an opportunity for total fun, wherein you can easily train him an appropriate behaviour. Because of this, it is an opportunity wherein you can increase the level of trust of your dog and who can respect you as a leader too.
There are online provisions of the boxer puppies wherein you can get to see and also adopt the puppies. There are images and the addresses where such puppies are made available for you. Once you choose the puppy, you have to be well prepared in guiding it to a good life and also in training it. For a puppy, play time can be the most important pass time and which can be of great importance for the puppy for improving his inbuilt skills. These skills can be of hunting or of fighting techniques. During such games and play time, the boxer puppies get more exercise and get powerful too.
Goal
The main goal over here is the training of the puppies which should be provided for the control of the aggressive behaviour and also for proper channelling of your dog's energy and intelligence. Further, you should never ever use any reinforcement of your authority on the dogs. You have to strive to keep your dog's attention focused on you and who can see you as a leader having the upper hand than the vice versa situation. Also, you should avoid games which resemble tug of war. You should also not encourage the dog to play with your hands, feet or clothing. Always remember, not to encourage your boxer puppy to jump on you and avoid any wrestling and chasing games.
You should also avoid teasing your boxer puppy as it can get frustrated instantly and turn its attention away from you. You should offer him with treats and praise frequently when both of you are playing. Boxer puppies are also known as comedians and with your back up and encouragement, they can learn discover and invent games by themselves. There are specific rules too which are appropriate when playing games and training itself can encourage your dog to use its natural curiosity and intelligence to invent fun filled games. Such inspiring games can be enjoyed by both of you and this can be a stress reliever for you.
Sourceful sites
There are lots of websites wherein you can get information on where you can get to know on boxer puppies and the adoption process. The registration process and the background history of the dogs are also provided on the site for you and your family. Adoption of the puppy can seem easy but to look after the puppy 24 hours a day can be tiresome. So, think before you take that step to adopt a dog. It is your and your family's own responsibility towards the puppy to look after him for the rest of his life.
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A Guide To Raising Boxer Puppies
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Raising boxer puppies isn't as hard as you may think. First you must have already made up your mind that the boxer dog breed is the prefect companion for your family and so you might be looking for different sources where you can purchase a cute boxer puppy. However before you buy your boxer puppy that is some important information about the boxer dogs that you should know. Make sure you are familiar with this information before purchasing your boxer puppy as it will help you make the right decision as to weather it will be suitable to you and your family.
Important Stages of Boxer Puppies
You will surely want your boxer puppy to grow up in a well adjusted, protective, affectionate and in a well disciplined environment. Therefore in order to accomplish this you should be aware of the certain key stages in the boxer dog's growth and should adjust accordingly.
4 week old boxer puppy: This would be the time of canine socialization and awareness. It is important that the boxer puppies stay with their littermates and parents during this particular period as they would learn a great deal of basic training from their parents. They would also learn and become more disciplined from their mothers.
When the boxer puppy reaches nearly 8 to 10 weeks of age it would be the fear imprint period of their life. Although most of the boxer dog puppies do move away from their parents or mothers to start a life at a home at this time, it is actually important to try and avoid frightening them. You should avoid painful or traumatic experiences like being left outside, away from everyone and for a long time and even falling off from the basement steps can have a much profound effect on the boxer puppy.
Most of the people call the boxer dogs as the age of cutting when the puppy becomes 13 to 16 weeks old. Boxer puppies start cutting their teeth and cutting their apron strings at this particular time and try to be independent. At this stage it is important to remember that their biting is a sign of supremacy and so you should not allow a boxer puppy to bite even though they are very playful. At this time it is recommended and appropriate that the boxer puppies attend boxer training classes as it would help in establishing socialization skills and also establish leadership skills.
When the boxer puppy reaches 4 to 8 months old, it would be the time when the boxer puppy will be more instinct to run, chew and play around with you. At this stage make sure that you have either nylabones or real raw bones handy for chewing. You should also try keeping puppies leashes during this time so that you can properly handle the puppy.
However when the boxer puppy reaches 6 months to 14 months of age they would be a bit fearful to new people and situations. Remember not to force your boxer into new situations. When you follow these guidelines and change according to the age stages of the boxer puppy it would be better and easier for raising boxer puppies.
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