Boxers consistently rank among America’s most loved dogs, but the large number of Boxer-specific rescue agencies speaks to the challenges that accompany the breed. While adopting an adult Boxer has advantages over getting a brand new puppy, like avoiding the trials of potty training, rescues come with baggage that can include behavior problems and already-compromised …
Boxers are larger than life dogs and that same quality can amplify any fear they feel. As a breed, Boxers are actually renowned for being fearless and generally have robust temperaments, if a little prone to overexcitement when young. However, some owners do report fear and anxiety in their Boxers. Fear in Boxer dogs is …
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If your Boxer is not excited about eating, you are almost certainly offering the wrong kind of food. Most Boxer dogs labelled “picky eaters” are being forced to eat kibble. When presented with their natural, biologically appropriate diet, Boxers will invariably devour every last morsel. I’m yet to meet a Boxer (or a dog of …
New dog owners sometimes worry when they notice their pup’s limbs jerking and quivering in their sleep. It’s completely normal and healthy. Boxer dogs dream, just like people and often their legs will pedal or their noses twitch as they “chase rabbits” or follow scent trails across the landscapes of their minds. Sometimes they’ll even …
More than one Boxer owner has had their dog wag her tail and hit something with such force that it sprays the wall with blood. “Happy tail” is a type of tail injury that can affect Boxers with long, natural tails — resulting in a splitting of the skin that can be tricky to heal. …
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Look closely at your Boxer’s inner front leg and you’ll see what’s called his dewclaw, or — more likely — the slight scar where it was cut off when he was a newborn. The dewclaw is mistakenly regarded by many as a vestigial remnant of canine evolution, best removed because of the chance it may catch on …
Chews are important as an outlet for your dog’s natural instinct to gnaw on things, and pig’s ears are stocked in most pet stores — but does that mean they’re a healthy choice? Unfortunately, pig’s ears rival rawhide for the dubious distinction of being the worst chews you can give your Boxer dog. From choking and …