Boxer Puppy Info
When we meet possible new owners they often have questions. There's also a few tidbits I like to share to ensure our puppies will be a great fit for their home. Here's a list of a few of these FAQ's:
Energy Level - Boxers are a high energy breed. They are frisky and can be destructive if they get bored. Exercise is a great way to wear them out and let the expel some of that energy. It's also a great idea to have a lot of durable chew toys around to keep from chewing on your toys! Boxers are big babies and often do not realize how big they are. Boxers are an even tempered, loveable breed who only wants to please their owner. They love children and are very protective.
Diet & Allergies - I like to warn future owners that our dogs have allergies. Gibson has had allergic reactions, but they were associated with shots or illness. We keep children's Benedryl in the house and have not ever had an emergency situation. Allergies are common in pure bred dogs. Some can be controlled with diet. We feed our dogs Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dog food. When we have puppies we switch all dogs to Pedigree puppy. A feeding schedule is best to keeps dogs' digestion regular and balanced. I suggest not allowing them to eat too late. Sometimes sleeping on a full belly can upset a purebred dog's tummy. Like many vet's will tell you people food is not healthy for dogs (especially chocolate, onions, etc.). Greasy food can also upset their stomachs. It's always best to gradually change your puppies diet so that their belly's have time to adjust. It's best not to keep rawhide treats around your new puppy until they are at least six months to a year old. Lastly, ensure your puppy gets a well rounded diet of dog food mixed with smaller portions of treats to keep weight under control.
Health Problems with White Boxers - We often get asked if our white boxers have health problems. I'm sure you've seen deaf and/or blind white boxers if you've searched on the internet. The reason Leslie and Gibson give birth to white boxers is due to their lineage. Leslie's dad (Sire) is a beautiful pure white boxer, named Casper. Casper did not have any of these issues and we have never had deaf or blindness in any of our white puppies. They are all checked for vision and hearing during their first rounds of shots. We offer a one year health guarantee on all of our pups to ensure a quality breed and stand by their health.
Training - Boxers are incredibly smart and pick up commands very quickly. Practice makes perfect, and when combined with positive reinforcement and small treats your boxer puppy can learn any trick! They can understand both visual and verbal commands but the best way to train is repetition. Don't give up on them! Stay strong and keep at it and they'll show you how smart they are! I've taught Gibson how to say, "Momma", fetch specific toys, jump in the bathtub when I say it's "bathtime" and many more tricks! Leslie is fantastic with visual cues, laying down and sitting on command without uttering a word.
Do Boxers shed? - While Boxers are a short hair breed, they do shed. It's not horrible and they are very easy to groom, not requiring regular hair cuts.
Size - How big will the puppy grow up to be? Full grown Gibson weighs 75 pounds and Leslie weighs 55 pounds. They're puppies have tended to be larger, one pup from their first litter is 90 pounds. Females are smaller, and runts can remain on the small side, but every puppy is different. Diet, environment and overall health has a lot to do with the how the puppy will grow just as much as their genetics. Regular vet visits will ensure your puppy reaches his/her optimum weight and height.
Have any more questions you'd like to see answered? Just send us an email through the inquiries page and I'll add it to this page! Thanks for visiting.
Energy Level - Boxers are a high energy breed. They are frisky and can be destructive if they get bored. Exercise is a great way to wear them out and let the expel some of that energy. It's also a great idea to have a lot of durable chew toys around to keep from chewing on your toys! Boxers are big babies and often do not realize how big they are. Boxers are an even tempered, loveable breed who only wants to please their owner. They love children and are very protective.
Diet & Allergies - I like to warn future owners that our dogs have allergies. Gibson has had allergic reactions, but they were associated with shots or illness. We keep children's Benedryl in the house and have not ever had an emergency situation. Allergies are common in pure bred dogs. Some can be controlled with diet. We feed our dogs Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition dog food. When we have puppies we switch all dogs to Pedigree puppy. A feeding schedule is best to keeps dogs' digestion regular and balanced. I suggest not allowing them to eat too late. Sometimes sleeping on a full belly can upset a purebred dog's tummy. Like many vet's will tell you people food is not healthy for dogs (especially chocolate, onions, etc.). Greasy food can also upset their stomachs. It's always best to gradually change your puppies diet so that their belly's have time to adjust. It's best not to keep rawhide treats around your new puppy until they are at least six months to a year old. Lastly, ensure your puppy gets a well rounded diet of dog food mixed with smaller portions of treats to keep weight under control.
Health Problems with White Boxers - We often get asked if our white boxers have health problems. I'm sure you've seen deaf and/or blind white boxers if you've searched on the internet. The reason Leslie and Gibson give birth to white boxers is due to their lineage. Leslie's dad (Sire) is a beautiful pure white boxer, named Casper. Casper did not have any of these issues and we have never had deaf or blindness in any of our white puppies. They are all checked for vision and hearing during their first rounds of shots. We offer a one year health guarantee on all of our pups to ensure a quality breed and stand by their health.
Training - Boxers are incredibly smart and pick up commands very quickly. Practice makes perfect, and when combined with positive reinforcement and small treats your boxer puppy can learn any trick! They can understand both visual and verbal commands but the best way to train is repetition. Don't give up on them! Stay strong and keep at it and they'll show you how smart they are! I've taught Gibson how to say, "Momma", fetch specific toys, jump in the bathtub when I say it's "bathtime" and many more tricks! Leslie is fantastic with visual cues, laying down and sitting on command without uttering a word.
Do Boxers shed? - While Boxers are a short hair breed, they do shed. It's not horrible and they are very easy to groom, not requiring regular hair cuts.
Size - How big will the puppy grow up to be? Full grown Gibson weighs 75 pounds and Leslie weighs 55 pounds. They're puppies have tended to be larger, one pup from their first litter is 90 pounds. Females are smaller, and runts can remain on the small side, but every puppy is different. Diet, environment and overall health has a lot to do with the how the puppy will grow just as much as their genetics. Regular vet visits will ensure your puppy reaches his/her optimum weight and height.
Have any more questions you'd like to see answered? Just send us an email through the inquiries page and I'll add it to this page! Thanks for visiting.