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Expert: - 6/10/2010


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We currently have two adult boxers, one neutered male, one spayed female.  The male has just turned 6 years old and the female will be 7 years old next month.  We have recently moved into the country and have acreage for the dogs and would like to add a new boxer puppy to the family.  We also have 3 children between the ages of 2 and 8 that get along great with the dogs.  Both adults have good temperments but the female seems to have the best overall tempermant.  The female is much more energetic/hpyer than the male.  I'm curious as to whether we would have a better chance of all 3 getting along well if we added another maale or female.  Thanks for your time.

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Hi Ryan,

Personally I would not recommend getting another boxer at this time, you have the perfect setup with the male and female, adding another will only complicate things and there is no guarantee they all will get along. If you are set to get another then try bringing in a friend's small dog as a trial to see how they act before committing to a new puppy. My suggestion would be a female if you get another and by all means have the new puppy spayed to help reduced the chances of quarreling between them. Thank you so much for your question.

Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
Hi-Tower Boxers
http://www.hitowerboxers.com

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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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