There is nothing wrong with giving your Boxer treats, just make sure they are species appropriate foods. The best treats for Boxer dogs are raw meat chunks, homemade treats like dehydrated liver and fruit. The problem with store bought treats is they’re full of preservatives and tend to contain low quality ingredients that are not …
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There are countless videos on social media of owners giving their Boxer dogs ice cream as a treat. While it’s unlikely your Boxer will suffer major problems as a result of having a lick or two of your ice cream cone, there is no nutritional benefit and he’ll be better off if you don’t make …
Owners sometimes worry when they notice a prominent bump on the top of their Boxer puppy’s head. An eggheaded or coneheaded appearance in a Boxer pup is not a defect and will flatten out as your dog matures. Not all Boxer puppies have a pronounced doming of the head. Some believe pointed heads in Boxer …
Boxers generally delight in a wintery playground, but should never stay out too long. Temperature is just the most obvious of several potential hazards to be aware of if you’re living in a cold climate with your Boxer or visiting the snow. Cold Weather Hazards For Boxer Dogs Wintertime can be lots of fun for …
Occasionally, a Boxer puppy’s ears will start to “fly” or flip back and hang away from the side of the head, rather than sit in neat triangles framing the face. The problem usually coincides with a puppy’s second teething, as the adult teeth begin coming in. Ear “taping” is a practice some breeders advocate in …
So called “miniature Boxers” are the result of mating a Boxer with a smaller breed, often a Boston Terrier. As such, these dogs are neither Boxers, nor a new breed in their own right. The American Kennel Club does not recognize “hybrid” dogs created by crossing two existing breeds. What Breeds Make a Mini Boxer? …
Can you tell whether the Boxer in the photograph is from European or American bloodlines? Or perhaps it’s a UK Boxer? In general, American Boxers are more slender and fine boned, whereas their European counterparts are stockier and heavier in the front quarters. There can also be differences in temperament. British (and Australian) Boxers tend …
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Boxer incoming! Life is about to get cute, real cute. You’ve found your Boxer puppy and the countdown is on to when you can bring her home. Now’s the time to gather these 21 essentials every Boxer owner needs. Some of the items on our list are no brainers — everyone knows you need a collar …
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Your Boxer won’t drop dead from stealing a few laps of milk from your glass, but there is no reason to deliberately have your dog drink milk. Dogs have no biological requirement for the milk of another species. This means milk is not necessary in a dog’s diet — and the nutrients it contains are readily …
An often overlooked cause of air licking in Boxers is acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Your dog may appear to compulsively lick the air, usually accompanied by a strange array of other symptoms — some clearly indicative of stomach upset and others harder to make sense of. Attacks can happen regularly or …
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