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 …
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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Cutting a Boxer’s nails is one of the few grooming tasks this low maintenance breed requires. Successful nail trimming involves: Having the right tool Gradually desensitizing your dog to the process Doing a little bit, often The nails in the above picture are too long. You can see that the nail has grown well past …
Boxers love to run and will rarely say no to any invitation, but there are a few things to keep in mind before taking yours jogging or biking. The two big risks associated with going running with your Boxer are joint damage if you run your dog when he’s too young, and heat exhaustion. A …
Boxers are referred to by some vets as “cancer factories” but it’s not a foregone conclusion that your Boxer will develop this disease. Enough is understood about the causes of cancer that owners can take steps to protect their dogs. Boxer owners can avoid many known cancer risk factors if they: feed a raw, natural …
You will have noticed that your Boxer really feels the heat. Dogs sweat through the paw pads and by panting. The Boxer’s brachycephalic (short-nosed) head packs all the same nasal structures into a much more compact space than in dogs with longer noses. As a result, some Boxers can find it harder to regulate their …
While a dog’s mouth mightn’t smell minty fresh, it shouldn’t have a foul odor. If your Boxer’s breath smells bad, it’s most likely a sign of poor oral health due to a kibble or homecooked diet that doesn’t include raw meaty bones. Bones are nature’s toothbrush and without them the state of a dog’s teeth …
These products delight us. We know this gear is good because we personally use it in our daily life. Each and every item that makes our list has been roadtested by Shiva and is guaranteed Boxer appropriate.
Every new owner is familiar with the basic shopping list: you need a collar and a leash, a dog bed, a water bowl. Perhaps, for a Boxer, you even know you need a nail grinder and a slow feeder. Here are 6 next-level appliances you won’t find at the pet shop, but which every Boxer …
You’ve decided Boxers are the dog for you, meticulously researched and settled on a reputable breeder. You patiently waited for a litter to become available. Now the day is here. You’re sitting gloriously surrounded by 10 gorgeous box heads, each more adorable than the last. How do you possibly choose between them? Before you lose …
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