| If you are thinking of getting a Boxer dog or even if | | | | breed runs the chance of: cardiomyopathy, sub-aortic |
| you own one, here are 5 things you probably did not | | | | stenosis or hip dysphasia. Also, after the age of eight, |
| know about them... | | | | this breed is more likely to develop tumors than other |
| Before purchasing a Boxer--or any dog--you should | | | | dogs. This is why you must buy your Boxer from an |
| consider various aspects to decide if this is the right | | | | experienced breeder. With these potential risks, all |
| breed for you. The worse thing you can do as a dog | | | | dogs must be properly screened, and regular trips to |
| owner is not research the potential dog. If you don't, | | | | the Vet should be planned. |
| you may find yourself surprised, or overwhelmed and | | | | Four: temperament. The Boxer's temperament is both |
| unable to work with the breed. Boxers have their own | | | | its greatest advantage and its potential downfall. This is |
| set of challenges so it is important to understand them. | | | | a highly playful, spirited dog that becomes greatly |
| One: grooming. With its short coat, the Boxer is an | | | | attached to its owners. This is also a dog that suffers |
| extremely easy breed to groom. This is a low | | | | from mischievous instincts (such as the need to chew) |
| maintenance dog that only requires a quick brushing | | | | and separation anxiety. When you own a Boxer, be |
| every day; bathing need only occur when necessary. | | | | prepared to find a devoted, though sometimes |
| Also, Boxers are fastidious creatures that will clean | | | | stubborn, breed that will want to go everywhere with |
| themselves, like cats. For those looking for an easy to | | | | you. |
| care for pet, the Boxer ranks high. | | | | Five: protection. Many assume that, because of the |
| Two: exercise. The Boxer is an active breed so those | | | | Boxer's sturdy frame, it makes an excellent protector. |
| looking for just a house dog should reconsider. Though | | | | This is both correct and not so. The Boxer is, generally, |
| this dog will want to be in the house with you, it will | | | | a friendly pet that will welcome strangers. But, if it feels |
| want plenty of time outdoors for play. Boxers, being | | | | its family is threatened, it will take down an intruder. |
| very energetic, respond well to structured ctivities like | | | | What you must take note of is: some areas require |
| games of fetch or frisbee. They do not do well by just | | | | that you register larger breeds, like Boxers, and will |
| lying around the house. If you are not able to spend the | | | | charge money for their presence. While you can use a |
| time with them, this is not the breed for you. | | | | Boxer as protection, you must be careful--many cities |
| Three: health concerns. Larger dogs always have | | | | will fine you for any suspected offense. |
| certain health risks and the Boxer is no different. This | | | | |