| If you plan on getting a boxer for a pet, then you | | | | breeding clubs or very active in the organization of dog |
| should know that the American Kennel Club ranks the | | | | shows. |
| canine at number seven for the most popular dogs in | | | | If you are buying a boxer to place in shows, then |
| the United States. If you are sure that having a boxer | | | | these breeders can help you find a boxer that has |
| is the way to go, then keep in mind a few things. | | | | winner "written" all over it. They should know what |
| When you are ready to buy your new family addition, | | | | judges will look for in these animals. |
| make sure you buy from a professional reputable | | | | If you aren't looking for a champion but just want a |
| breeder. If not, check out the pet stores for your new | | | | family dog, then your best way to get one is through |
| family member. However, be sure you find out if your | | | | an animal shelter. Be aware that a quarter of these |
| pet store uses reputable breeders to purchase their | | | | homeless dogs are purebred. You also pay less |
| animals. Pet stores are known to deal with unidentified | | | | through an animal shelter than a breeder. Remember |
| breeders. By checking out the pet store and who they | | | | when you go through an animal shelter, you also save |
| deal with, you'll know if you are getting an authentic | | | | a canine life. |
| boxer puppy/dog. | | | | Purebred does not always entail a dog's pedigree but |
| If you deal with a reputable dealer to purchase your | | | | how it looks too. Most boxer dogs have a fawn or |
| puppy/dog, you can be certain that the one dealer you | | | | brindle colored coat. However, there are some that |
| do business with will abide by the boxer dog standards | | | | have white flecks which are called "flash". These |
| set forth. They know the recommendations for breed, | | | | should not cover the pup any more than one-third of |
| traits, colors, size and health. Reputable breeders can | | | | its body. |
| give you documents and pictures about the parents of | | | | If you aren't looking for a boxer to put into shows or |
| your newly acquired boxer. Finding out about the | | | | breed, then you may want a white boxer puppy. |
| parents, gives you an idea of how your boxer may or | | | | These pups, however, can be deaf and/or blind. |
| may not act. | | | | If you want a boxer dog that is quiet and forbearing, |
| Some breeders have been in business for quite some | | | | then you want a male boxer dog instead of a female |
| time. For this reason, they will have tons of experience. | | | | one. Female boxers can be hostile towards other |
| If you have questions that need to be answered, they | | | | females. For this reason, you need to be choosey |
| should be able to answer your concerns. These | | | | about the one you bring home with you. |
| dealers are usually involved with respectable dog | | | | |