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Boxers Dogs as Pets - Are they right for you?
Boxers Dogs as Pets - Are they right for you?
Learn about characteristics of a Boxer dog before deciding
to bring one into your family.
by Kathy Burns-Millyard
December 17, 2004
Pet Boxers, although low-maintenance, require your consistent
attention, exercise, human interaction, consistent obedience
training and lots of love. You cannot leave them to their
own design for too long or they get lonely, bored and into
trouble.
Being a big and strong dog as well as a highly intelligent
one, Boxers need both physical and mental stimulations to
keep them even-tempered and dignified while still keeping
their impish spirit and fearless courage in tact.
How to keep Boxers out of trouble
Their high prey drive (some owners called it play drive)
needs proper outlets or they could get destructive as house
pets, and tend to fight among themselves especially if the
other family Boxers are of the same sex. The female, it seems,
is more aggressive than the male.
Keeping Boxers busy is the best way to keep them out of trouble!
Tire them out with long walks, 3 times a day. Give them plenty
of exercise, play with them, especially the inquisitive puppies
or they would tear up your home out of boredom, pent up energy
and frustration.
For all your love and caring, be prepared for wet slobbery
drool and kisses and love in return.
What some proud owners say about their pet Boxers:
"Having a Boxer is like having another human in a dog body
with you. You can talk to Boxers and they would understand.
They demonstrate feelings just like human does. If they
are loved, they will love and protect you."
"Boxers are the most loyal companions. My Boxers bring
me up when I am down. They are the canine clowns of the
dog world. They are the only dogs for me."
"They are a gift! The two I have are always smiling and
they cheer me up when I am not too happy. They can be your
friends for life!"
"My Boxer can take up my moods or lay quietly by my feet
for hours."
"Boxers are so intuitive, so easily bored and heartbroken.
They are the definition of devotion and courage."
"If I treat my Boxer puppy as an intelligent animal and
talk to him almost like he's human, he is more responsive
and better behaved, as though he's picking up on my sentiments
by the way I am speaking to him."
"Boxers can be very manipulative. They are a lot smarter
than they look! Don't get taken in by their innocent-looking
face or let them walk all over you no matter how much their
eyes make them look like they are truly sorry."
"Give up being house-proud and enjoy your "devil dog".
DonĘt have potted plants because you'll end up with empty
pots. Don't run to answer the phone because you'll be rugby-tackled
and end up flat on your face."
"Bringing a puppy or even an older dog into your home and
your life is a major decision. It brings with it responsibility
and commitment, but it also renders supreme joy, laughter,
and sadly, but inevitably, tears. Not one of us who has
ever shared his life with a Boxer would have it any other
way."
"Boxer dogs think they are human. Treat them like one -
love them, talk to them, cuddle them and value them and
you will get your love back unconditionally 10,000 times."
- Kathy Burns-Millyard
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