Boxer Puppy

[thebrad84]

My fiancee and I are looking at dogs and I was curious if anyone here owns or has owned a boxer before. We would both like a dog that doesn't shed very much and is very playful and loving. We've also heard that some boxers have an issue with drooling. Any and all information on boxers from owners/previous owners would be appreciated.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by thebrad84

Chiefsplanet...meet Tyson

Fawn with a black mask.

Excellent choice, dude. Enjoy. Keep us updated with pictures.

[thebrad84]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoLJ

Boy that is a young puppy, mine is gonna be 6 weeks on saturday.Your puppy get you up early in the morning, whining?

Did you get a boxer as well? If so, what kind did you get and where?

Yes he did...he got us up about 5 separate times last night whining to be let out...did his thing, then wanted to play around for a bit. It was all to be expected for his first nights in a new home.

Yesterday he would be up for half a hour to play, then take a nap for 45 minutes to a hour. He is currently running around like a chicken with his head cut off, so im expecting a long nap to follow.

He whines every now and then when he's up and about, i think because he is looking for his brothers and sisters. We are getting ready to take him to the vets to get him checked out, we are a little concerned with him pooping so much and the consistancy of it (very liquidy). We talked to the vet on the phone and she is just worried about him becoming dehydrated.

Other than that, everything is to be expected with a new family member. We couldnt be happier with our selection so far.

[Pushead2]

How much do Boxers for the most part cost?

[thebrad84]

Originally Posted by Pushead2

How much do Boxers for the most part cost?

He cost us $300 (breeder was asking $350) and he was the "runt" of the liter. I say "runt" because he wasn't that much smaller than the rest of the puppies, but you could tell he was a little smaller.

The breeder, whos been breeding boxers for 18 years, was asking $350 for the brindles, $400 for the female fawn, and $500 for the male fawn "champion" of the liter. Both parents were AKC registered pure breds.

I'd say between $300 and $400 is the average for a boxer pup.

[Pushead2]

I wish I can find one like that around here in NYC, anyhelp anyone?

[Rooster]

Originally Posted by thebrad84

Thank you everyone for posting your comments. My fiancee and I decided to get a male fawn boxer. He is 6 weeks old and is a complete ball of energy for half a hour, then is a nothing more than a bump on a log for half a hour. Pictures to follow..if i can figure out how to post them.

Great looking pup. He looks so much like my dog Chase did when he was a puppy it is scary. My boxer is almost two years old and still thinks he is a baby. Mostly because he is spoiled rotten though. You will have so much fun with him. Good luck.

Oh, how are those puppy teeth? Sharp aren't they.

[El Jefe]

He whines every now and then when he's up and about, i think because he is looking for his brothers and sisters. We are getting ready to take him to the vets to get him checked out, we are a little concerned with him pooping so much and the consistancy of it (very liquidy). We talked to the vet on the phone and she is just worried about him becoming dehydrated.

Other than that, everything is to be expected with a new family member. We couldnt be happier with our selection so far.


Are you using a different food than the people you bought him from? Sometimes that happens to them when they are adjusting to new food. Um to answer your question, my puppy is a miniature schnauzer, the other two puppies I looked at were boxers and bulldogs, but I have had some great schanuzers. Yeah puppies are funny running around all crazy and then they crash so hard, and sleep it off lol.