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Expert: - 6/14/2009


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We have a boxer mix female dog that is probably about 7 to 8 years old.  We are seeing a difference in your attitude toward our other dog and our two children ages 8 and 9.  She is starting fights with the other dog and has snapped at each of the children a couple of times recently.  She does not look well. What is the average age that this breed will live?

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Hi Crystal,
The boxer breed lives on average 11-14 years old. What you are describing to me sounds as though your boxer mix is having some kind of medical issue and could be in pain. Please have her checked by the vet asap, keep her away from the children and other dog until you get her checked out. When boxers attitudes change like this it is almost always a hidden medical condition. Good luck and thank you for your question.
Angela Donald
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I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.

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I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs

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I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.

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I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.

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