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| Subject | Date Asked |
| feet | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: Our Boxer is now 8 and has been on prednisone and a thyroid tab 6 years. His feet swell with sores ... A: First, I would see another vet. Secondly, buy some baby booties (at a dollar store is cheapest) and ... | |
| Spaying older boxer | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: have a 9 year old boxer that I am getting different feedback on related to spaying her. Her cycles ... A: Vet said: "He said most often this is a result of uterine infection and the only treatment was to ... | |
| Female Boxer Ideal size for breeding | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a smaller female boxer. She has always been a bit thin but not to any extremes. What is the ... A: Breeding age is no younger than 2 years old and normal weight ranging from 50-60 pounds. Please use ... | |
| Boxer Labor | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My boxer female laid down 2 days ago and I think she lost her mucus plug. She has not gotten up to ... A: GET HER TO A VET IMMEDIATELY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She should NEVER be in labor 2 days!!!!!!!! She ... | |
| Spaying older boxer | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: have a 9 year old boxer that I am getting different feedback on related to spaying her. Her cycles ... A: Do not spay her at this age!!!!!!!! No!!!! She IS a 72 year old woman. Spaying helps prevents ... | |
| my dog had puppies need advise | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: the first litter she had back in june she got stuck under our house took us a couple days to find ... A: First, newborn puppies should be inside the house with the mother in a place that is quite and away ... | |
| 6mth old boxer pup | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: About one month ago our boxer puppy Tyson started having really bad diarrhoea so we took him to the ... A: Sensitive stomach puppy food. The food you are feeding him does not agree with him. Sweet potato ... | |
| 2yr old Boxer nose went from black to pink | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I also wanted to say thank you so much for answering everyones questions. It is amazing that there ... A: This can happen a lot in the winter months, and is normal to some extent; The most common cause of a ... | |
| boxer puppies | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old boxer that just had her first litter of pups. She had 11 with 1 being stillborn. ... A: Sounds as though they were too cold and not nested properly in a whelping box with a heat lamp, ... | |
| boxer puppy failure to thrive | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: My boxer puppy is 17 days old and weighs 1lb 3oz. I have taken him to the vet 5 days ago and he said ... A: I meant 17 days old... my mistake... If he is throwing up mother's milk and the other puppies do ... | |
| boxer puppy failure to thrive | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: My boxer puppy is 17 days old and weighs 1lb 3oz. I have taken him to the vet 5 days ago and he said ... A: Why on earth would the mother begin to wean them at 17 weeks?????? Something is very wrong there. ... | |
| Upset stomach | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old female boxer (Roxy) that appears to have an upset stomach. It currently sounds ... A: No remedy. When a dog has an upset stomach and acts ill, you must not try to treat the dog without ... | |
| boxer toenails | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1yr. old boxer and recently when he goes out his toe nails have been splitting and ... A: No, it is not common with Boxers or any particular breed. I don't know what the problem is except ... | |
| Breeding Boxers | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: "Hi, we have two boxers, dog 5.5yrs, bitch 19months, she is on day 12 of her heat cycle and is very ... A: Absolutely do nothing and do not interfere. She should be over 2 years old before breeding. They ... | |
| 14 month old Boxer | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old white boxer and she looks like we are starving her. She eats 3 times a day ... A: Try self-feeding. Have fresh food & water available for her at all times and monitor her. Some ... | |
| agression toward new puppy | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: We recently adopted a 8wk old male puppy. Our male boxer who has shown no aggression ever is now ... A: A male Boxer that has always been the only dog in the family feels he is the alpha of the family ... | |
| black bumps that look like ticks | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: my 6yr old boxer has been getting black lumps that look like ticks but they are not. i noticed the ... A: Boxers can get black bumps that appear like moles or stickers even. They are harmless and normal in ... | |
| Aggression | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: My male boxer Tiger who is 2 yrs old has been neutered recently. After the operation he has become ... A: He is displaying signs of being an alpha. Dominance is what an alpha displays when correcting ... | |
| Boxer puppy aggression | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a rescue dog that is likely boxer/lab cross and about 14 months old. He is a very friendly ... A: I tend to believe it is Boxer play. Boxers have a very unique style of playing with each other. ... | |
| Dog Jumping on People | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old fawn boxer female. She is used to me and when I tell her down if she jumps on ... A: Of course you know that it is just excitement and playfulness, but, not acceptable behavior. Try ... | |
| My boxer has lately been peeing his crate | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I received him when he was 10 weeks old and house trained him from the start. He was excellent with ... A: Before trying to go any further with the issue, let's get the vet to check him again to be positive ... | |
| bumps on skin | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: My three year old boxer has started getting small bumps all over her torso occasionally. They don't ... A: It is probably seasonal allergies from the change in weather. A lot of Boxers are prone to some ... | |
| bumps on my boxer | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: ..I have attached a picture of the bumps as they are right mow in the last few mins....I am still ... A: Yes, it is allergies. Since you've said that her food and environment has not changed, I would have ... | |
| behaviour | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: i have a very loving 13month old boxer bitch.she loves lots of fuss and cuddles and is very playful ... A: She might have had a bad day-- just as we often do ourselves. Or, he might have hurt her without ... | |
| Boxer Heat Cycle | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old akc female boxer. Her first heat was recently on Sept 1...well that's when we ... A: Where there is a will-- there is a way. You said 4 hours? Yes, it takes them 1 minute to get down ... | |
| Male Boxers and Agression | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I am so glad I found your website. I have been the "mom" of the most glorious male boxer, Harley, ... A: My first concern is having 3 males in one household and adding another male. Dogs will always vie ... | |
| Problems with my 1 1/2 yr old | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey there, I'm really hoping someone can help me out with my boxer! He's a 1 1/2 year old male, not ... A: I am reporting you to abouse and having you removed. Based on your information given, the answer ... | |
| Problems with my 1 1/2 yr old | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey there, I'm really hoping someone can help me out with my boxer! He's a 1 1/2 year old male, not ... A: First of all, neutering him will not fix this behavior and vets recommend neutering when 5-6 months ... | |
| Orphan puppy | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a one month old boxer puppy that I've been taking care of for 3weeks. He was in pretty sad ... A: A puppy that young should be feed as often as a newborn baby; every couple of hours. The "formula" ... | |
| Boxer has upper mouth sore | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Our Boxer has a dime size pink open lesion / on the roof of his mouth. Can you advise us on care ... A: It can be a canker sore caused by a virus, an insect bite, food allergies, or papiloma to cancer. ... | |
| Boxer Bladder Issues | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Molly is an 8-9 year old spayed Boxer and has been a wonderful family pet for us. Over the past 2 ... A: Her age indicates incontinence. Just as our elderly have incontinence. All the medication in the ... | |
| worried about my new puppys health | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: i acquired a male boxer puppy about 5 days ago. he is all white but seems to hear fine and such. he ... A: De-worming him is a three time ordeal-- dosage every three weeks. I do not know why a vet would give ... | |
| male boxer | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 years old male we got from a family friend few months ago. He's sweet loving dog. When he ... A: You will not be able to change a 7 year old. Why is he aggressive to children? Most any Boxer ... | |
| potty training 5 month old boxer | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old boxer male and i can't get him to stop using the bathroom in my floor. if it ... A: First, never, ever put their nose in it and scold! This is telling him that eliminating is a bad ... | |
| boxer behavior | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 mo old Male Boxer (Appollo) he is doing better with potty training, but have issues with ... A: You should take him to your vet to make sure he does not have a bladder/urinary infection causing ... | |
| Found lost Fawn Boxer | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: We have found a boxer who is very friendly. We have been trying to feed her soft food, hard food, ... A: Yes, get her to your vet as soon as possible. Put plain, whole (no flavors) yogurt on her food. ... | |
| Boxer Diet | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an almost three year old female boxer. She got sick back in early June and her stomach ... A: First, add a large jar of baby food sweet potatoes. Sweet potato is a natural hardener for her. ... | |
| boxer bitch not standing for boxer dog | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 boxers, 1 male and 1 female. The female went into heat/season for her first time last year ... A: She should have a heat twice a year- every 5-6 months. Secondly, out of the month of being in heat, ... | |
| Aggresion | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: We had aggresion problems with Valo for sometime. Our neighbours have 3 small dogs who will sit at ... A: Neutering might help some aggressive tendencies, but not all. Apparently, the neighbor dogs have ... | |
| 6-month Boxer with food agression | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: My female boxer is 6 1/2 months old. We got her at 8 weeks. I've had Boxers (she's my 4th), so I ... A: It sounds like the Boxer is coming into her own and developing an alpha attitude. You need to do ... | |
| Boxer Seizure | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I just read the question and answr regarding Boxer Seizure. My first questions is can dogs git ... A: Never heard of this behavior. You did not mention her age or her history. However, epilepsy can ... | |
| Environmental Allergies | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Jannie Balliett, I am a proud owner of two female boxers. My youngest ( 1yr and 6 months old) has ... A: Biting paws is not always due to allergies... it can be due to anxiety and nervousness too. If it ... | |
| Boxer bladder problem ??? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 19 month old boxer girl. She was dressed about two months ago. But I think this problem was ... A: By "dressed" I assume that means spayed. As far as the peeing- you might take her out on a regular ... | |
| boxer puppies dying | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: sir i have a boxer female and she has given birth to 7 pupps all of them were seeming fit exept the ... A: You should have learned about taking care of newborn puppies. They cannot regulate their body ... | |
| Deaf Boxer? | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I was recently given an 8 week old white boxer. He is absolutely adorable, but I've read that white ... A: Of course , tell your vet and have his hearing checked for sure. The only thing I can think of is ... | |
| My Female boxer is about 65 days and the vet cant feel one puppy | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old small female boxer that is about 65 days pregnant, in the evening you can feel ... A: I am so glad you took her to your vet and everything is alright now. I think her age and amount of ... | |
| 1 yr old Boxer Rescue growling and diarrhea... | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: my fiance and I just adopted a 1 yr old male boxer from a rescue org. and he is fixed. We have had ... A: You have to remember-- he is a rescue. Do you know his history? If not, there is no telling what ... | |
| My Female boxer is about 65 days and the vet cant feel one puppy | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old small female boxer that is about 65 days pregnant, in the evening you can feel ... A: She ids due-- over due. Gestation is 58-65 days with 63 days being perfect. Get her to her regular ... | |
| Diarrhea | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: My 12 week old boxer has just started with diarrhea last night,hes eating ( james wellbeloved ) and ... A: Diarrhea is a symptom of a problem-- poisoning, illness, stomach problems, something--- Feed him ... | |
| Growing pains? | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have an almost 5 month old (in a few days) very handsome male boxer puppy. He is such a sweetheart ... A: Read about hypertrophic osteodystrophy: ... | |
| Difficulty with crate training and separation anxiety | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: We have a 13-week old boxer puppy, who we brought home at 8 weeks old. We have been crate training ... A: First, a puppy that young cannot hold his bladder that long. You are expecting too much from a ... | |
| change in temperment | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: We have a 3 year old spayed boxer mix that has been part of our family since birth. She has always ... A: Yes. Any severe change such as adding non-family members will cause territorial and protective ... | |
| My Boxers Fur is changing | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out why my 7 yr Old Boxer fur at the top of his hip is turning colors. It ... A: Without a picture it would be difficult to say. I know that the older they become, the more their ... | |
| 1 year old boxer hasn't been in heat yet. Is something wrong? | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: My little Sheeba is almost one year old and hasn't gone into heat yet, to the best of my knowledge ... A: Age can vary and is inherited genetics. They can have heats as early as 4 months old, but rare, and ... | |
| Boxer doesnt bark | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: This is Rahul from India and I was surfing the net for some answers when I came across this website ... A: First, it upsets me about your remark on water. Dogs must have water 24/7. Not a "bare minimum." If ... | |
| 3 Year old boxer with hip pain! | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: .. I have a three year old boxer who was in awesome shape, very active and loving.. He ran off one ... A: It is possible he was hit by a car and he vet did not X-ray his body for broke or fractured bones. ... | |
| my 3yr old boxer | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: my boyfriend has moved in with me and suddenly my 3 yr old boxer acts scared of him when he try to ... A: It's because of a new place and the change. Dogs have to have routine and security. When amajor ... | |
| When dog is in labor | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a brindle female and male boxer who are fixing to be parents. Do I need to separate the male ... A: Yes. Provide her with a quite whelping place where no traffic is and the male cannot get to. I ... | |
| size/weight | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I am considering an adoption of a Boxer puppy. I have been looking for a small dog. Currently we ... A: If not purebred Boxer, I would not have any way of predicting her size not knowing the other breed ... | |
| Incontinence 9 Yr old female boxer | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: Our 9 year old female boxer, Amber, started leaking over a year ago. A course of antibiotics and ... A: Is there a surgery to help? If not, I recommend doggie diapers to wear in the house and remove when ... | |
| Why is Harley eating inedibles? | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: We have two dogs, a 7 month old Pug and a 6 month old boxer named Harley. There have been no major ... A: It sounds like pica which can be caused by boredom and anxieties. Harley is still a puppy, and ... | |
| cange in temperment | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have had my male neutered boxer , for 3 1/2 years since he was a pup. He is on ephiphen 90mgs ... A: If being in the kennel was his first time, then I say "yes" it has a lot to do with his territorial ... | |
| cange in temperment | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have had my male neutered boxer , for 3 1/2 years since he was a pup. He is on ephiphen 90mgs ... A: Has there been any change in your household or family? A 3 1/2 year old does not change behavior ... | |
| Boxer puppy hair thinning | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old boxer that has little bumps on his body that looks like little bites (no ... A: It sounds like an allergy-- probably a food allergy. Bath the puppy in an Aveeno oatmeal bath, or ... | |
| 8 month Boxer (F) with skin patches | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Great helpful site!! We have an 8 month boxer bitch who developed patches with some hair loss and ... A: "Black spot" is a disease of the skin. Usually it is in other breeds and not the Boxer breed. It has ... | |
| Aggression | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7yr old boxer, she has a wonderful nature and has always be great with children and other ... A: First, NO dog should ever be "off leash." This can be a liability with any dog because canine ... | |
| boxer? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: we bought a boxer puppy about 1 year ago. We love her like crazy and always had dogs, but never a ... A: She is young and they always have long legs for their body size. She will proportion out as she ... | |
| Boxer has strange scar on nose | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: My boxer has this strange bump on his mouth. He is a 11 month old 75 pound male. On the left side of ... A: Your subject title said "Boxer has strange scar on nose" yet, you wrote "strange bump on his mouth." ... | |
| my boxer looks like skin and bones but she just wont eat, im really concerned | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I got my white boxer dog 3. Days ago,we believe she's come from a backgroud of violence and the way ... A: 1. Get her to your vet for a thorough check up. Since she has been abused, she probably has not been ... | |
| 13 month old female Boxer... | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I don't know where else to turn to so I hope you can help me out. We have 2 boxers, one male and one ... A: Is there any changes in the family? Addition to the family (baby, relative, friend), recently moved, ... | |
| Walking during eating | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: We got our male boxer at 11 months after he was in four homes. He is now 3 going on 4 in July. ... A: He is so very young to have been shuffled around 4 times. It is a neurotic behavior because of his ... | |
| Jozie snapping at new family | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: i have a friend, and we've raised boxers together. i had to put my boxer down for health reasons and ... A: That is a BIG change for a dog- and too many people and kids-- with another dog. You bit off more ... | |
| Sudden aggression in 5 year old boxer | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: We have a dogwalking business in Sydney, Australia. Typically we walk 8 dogs at a time off leash in ... A: Dogs do not see size. So a larger dog has nothing to do with the attack. His behavior is becoming ... | |
| how old my boxer? | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: i adopted my boxer 3 months ago.The previous owner promised me his papers and medical records,i got ... A: For 65 lbs. at "7 months" old-- that's big. The only way to actually tell is have a vet check him. ... | |
| stomach issue | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old boxer female who started making grinding noises this past October. By December she ... A: I am wanting to know what the vet has said about this condition. No, I haven't come across this ... | |
| stomach issue | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old boxer female who started making grinding noises this past October. By December she ... A: She obviously has a sensitive stomach and chicken and rice is alright- but be sure there are no corn ... | |
| BOXER PROBLEMS | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old boxer/lab that is an excellent dog, except 2 things.... she jumps on anyone that ... A: Proper socialization and behavior training should have begun when she was a puppy.... what is ... | |
| 9 wk old purebreed boxer | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I got my male boxer puupy today. He is 9 weeks old. I noticed a couple things, he breaths very rapid ... A: Boxers snore, as for breathing "rapid," could be dreaming, but if regularly breathing rapid-- it ... | |
| Pup | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old boxer bitch is getting big in the stomach. She has never had pups and is irregular ... A: So what you are saying is that she was in heat when you went away and returned with a male dog ... | |
| Sudden aggression | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4/5 year old female boxer who has always had the most gentle and loving temperament. She is ... A: First, no off-leash! They have not been properly trained, and they are not stable or predictable, ... | |
| 3 year old Boxer | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: My brother has a 3 year old pure bred boxer that is aggressive towards other dogs, strangers ... A: A 3 year old Boxer does not suddenly become aggressive. What has happened for him to be aggressive? ... | |
| boxer mix behavior | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: My Boxer Mix, Ginger, has been acting strange lately. She's been barking and growling at us for ... A: Ginger is already 2 years old and had a rough life-- no consistency, no routine, no guidance, mixed ... | |
| Jumping and Biting | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: We have a 6 mth old male boxer that gets over excited and jumps on us and bites our hands arms and ... A: Unfortunately, puppies learn how to be "big, bad Boxers" from their mothers, and play by biting and ... | |
| boxer mix behavior | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: My Boxer Mix, Ginger, has been acting strange lately. She's been barking and growling at us for ... A: It is an adjustment and a sign of insecurity. Does she have a routine that the previous owner had? ... | |
| Fancy fawn boxer | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: What are the characteristics of a fancy fawn I have heard both white markings on the face and a ... A: Fawn is the color as Brindle is the colors which are striped. There is a fancy marking and a ... | |
| artificial insemination | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: what are the chances that this will not work. also the male was a reverse brindle and my boxer is ... A: There are a dominate Brindle gene and a non-dominate Brindle gene. Fawn with Fawn produces 100% Fawn ... | |
| Boxer Aggression | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: We two female neutered boxers ages 7 years and 14 months old who have lived together for 12 months ... A: Males are neutered-- females are spayed. Seven years old versus fourteen months is a big difference ... | |
| reacurring soars on paws | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old female boxer keeps having soars appear in-between her toes, they appear to be blister ... A: They are from damp grass from going outside. They are interdigital cysts caused from damp, dewy ... | |
| Problem with my boxer | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 11 year old female boxer named drew who has never had pups and has not been spaded and a 7 ... A: The Boxer is the aggressor always? Drew? Something isn't right for Drew to want to fight Messy all ... | |
| Minor Boxer problems | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: HE CAME FROM A HOME WITH 2 OTHER BOXERS.WHEN WE LEAVE HIM TO GO OUT HE HOWLS AND BARKS.WE ARE ... A: The bumps on the chin could be allergy to plastic. Feed all Boxers out of stainless steel bowls and ... | |
| adding new boxer to family? | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6yr old female (spayed) Lab and a 2yr old male Boxer. I am considering adopting another ... A: If you know any history about the 2 yr old female Boxer that you are considering adopting, it will ... | |
| boxer | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old boxer names Tyson. He has been dx. with yeast in his ear, and we treated it ... A: Read this: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/cancer1.html Get another vet. One that knows Boxers and ... | |
| boxer siblings | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a gorgeous red boy and my sister has a brindle girl from the same litter 10mns old they love ... A: Is either spayed or neutered? Remember, when in heat-- it does not matter if they are related-- ... | |
| whelping | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: my 1 1/2 year old boxer jus gave birth to 5 puppies the last one came about 7 hrs ago and she still ... A: Then carry her to an emergency vet immediately if you feel she is in labor still- because when all ... | |
| Boxer_Wobbly_3 yr old male_Testing is scheduled | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old male boxer has several issues. A couple weeks ago he was lethargic and his gums were ... A: Being lethargic and white gums is anemia. Blood work is necessary to determine what is causing ... | |
| 6 month female Boxer/ Riley | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Our 6 month old Boxer has recently been showing aggression towards the other animals we have in our ... A: The aggression is typical of female Boxers-- eating mostly. They don't like others around when ... | |
| female boxer- 2 yrs old | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a female boxer she has a lot of white milky discharge coming out of her vagina. it's about ... A: It could be normal for her, if it is like that every season. But with seeing the severity, it is ... | |
| new boxer puppy | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i have an akc female boxer and i am alittle worried about her narrow face, would like to know what ... A: That puppy in the picture is NOT purebred Boxer at all! It is something mixed. Google "Boxer ... | |
| My Boxer ran away | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old Boxer who got out from the backyard. He has almost been gone 48 hours. He has ... A: First, I have to chastise you for allowing him or any dog to run loose regardless of how many acres ... | |
| strange, sudden behavior. | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old female, white boxer. She is normally a very playful, happy dog, but the past 5 days ... A: Is she spayed? Has she been exposed to a male recently? Could she be pregnant? Pregnant dogs will ... | |
| Sibling Aggression | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: We have two male sibling dogs that are 2 yrs 11 mos old. They have ben fixed. The are a boxer/ bird ... A: I can recommend on the Boxer personality-- however, not as familiar with the other breeds they are ... | |
| Male boxer dog not eating | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: my male boxer is 7 years old i got him from a rescue place 8 months ago and all was fine now he has ... A: There is no way to offer any type of diagnosis without knowing his history. Take him to your vet ... | |
| white boxers | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am considering getting a white male boxer puppy. I understand that some white boxers are deaf and ... A: You do have to put sun screen on them if outside in the sun for longer than a normal pee. And, they ... | |
| 9 years old male boxer | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 years old female boxer and a 8 years old male boxer. The male boxer cries all the time. ... A: When did the crying begin? He is 8 years old and in his end stage of life. Boxers live 10 year ... | |
| Boxer Aggression | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old fixed male and 2 yr old unspayed female. They have been together for a year with ... A: Female Boxers are the aggressors and the males are not. There is no easy solution because this was ... | |
| Boxer diet while in heat | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I plan on letting me female who is in heat mate with a male this week. The owner of the male said I ... A: NO! That is incorrect!!!!!!!!!!! You do not give calcium to a female that is going to get pregnant ... | |
| female boxer 2yrs old | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a boxer and over the last few months she has started attacking on of my male dogs, she does ... A: Attacking the neutered male has nothing to do with it, compared to the intact male. The other male ... | |
| boxers narrow face | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: i have an akc female boxer and i am alittle worried about her narrow face, would like to know what ... A: She IS NOT purebred Boxer. I am sorry, but the breeder/seller registered her under false pretenses. ... | |
| weight | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 week old male boxer he is 8.5 pounds is that a good weight? we have had him since he was ... A: Boxer puppies are born averaging 1 pound. Since he is 7 weeks old, almost 2 months old, he should ... | |
| boxers narrow face | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: i have an akc female boxer and i am alittle worried about her narrow face, would like to know what ... A: If I were you, I would question the full-blood Boxer. Do you have her AKC papers? She really looks ... | |
| boxer dog season | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: when we first had the bitch she had a fully blown season blood dripping exc a normal season . since ... A: If she came in heat with the male with her-- then mating took place and she is pregnant. You did ... | |
| Kenya 1st heat | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I asked a question about how big my girl Kenya will get a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to let you ... A: Stop walking her. Do not expose her. Heat cycles run 30 days. You cannot allow her to "advertise" ... | |
| One year old Boxer | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: My family consist of two girls 8 and 2 years my wife and I and we are considering purchasing a boxer ... A: Boxers are excellent with children. I would recommend asking them to bring the Boxer to your house ... | |
| skinny boxer | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I was trying to find help on my skinny boxer and came by a answer you had for someone who could not ... A: If your vet said he has a hear murmur and has been hospitalized and all possible tests run; I ... | |
| Boxers Pads | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old boxer named rocky. Rocky has what the vet has called hyperkeratosis. his pads ... A: That is a rare disorder and horrible for him. Bless his heart. I don't think there is anything else ... | |
| Boxer Puppy Breathing | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Just got an 8 week old boxer puppy. I noticed he cannot breathe well out of his nose, his nose ... A: No, it is not common. He obviously has congestion; a cold, even possible pneumonia. There is a ... | |
| Boxer Separation Anxiety | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: My Aunt gave me your name and where to reach you. She said you have helped them immensely with their ... A: Yes, there is a simple solution, but requires diligence and patience-- you must be consistent. ... | |
| deworming a litter of puppies | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: My boxer had a litter of six puppies and they are four weeks old. What age should I start deworming ... A: They are old enough. Buy de-worming medicine from your vet and not over-the-counter. I highly ... | |
| My Boxer | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you please help me? My boxer cries or pants when someone walks over him. When observing him, I ... A: The lack of appetite could be due to the medicine. Feed him some canned dog food to encourage his ... | |
| bumps on skin and weight lost | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm very concern with my boxer. His name is Cassius, he's 15 months old and he wights 50lbs!!!! ... A: I haven't heard of a food allergy causing swelling of eyes, just break outs. However, if the food ... | |
| How big will my boxer get? | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a female fawn boxer Kenya, age 11 months. She weighs about 70lbs, she is 24.5 inches high and ... A: She is huge. She is weighing what an average adult males weighs. Most average adult females weigh ... | |
| BOXER DOG | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: just a quick follow up to inform you of our pregnant boxer. She had her puppy 9 days late as she had ... A: Yes, it is quite unusual for any dog to have one puppy, but especially a Boxer. I haven't ever heard ... | |
| Genetics | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old fawn boxer "in season". We have many people wanting a pup from her. We prefer ... A: It depends on his brindle gene. There is a dominate brindle which is referred to as double brindle ... | |
| Boxer Bark/Howl | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a male boxer, almost 2 years old. Just recently we got a female boxer, 5 months old. They ... A: He is exhibiting the typical alpha protector behavior. He has a female in the house now, and will ... | |
| my almost 18 month old boxer, Tyson | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: we recently as of August welcomed Tyson into our home; consisting of myself, my 3yr old son and my ... A: You've practically diagnosed it yourself: you said he is protective of you and your son--- and when ... | |
| My female boxer dog age 2 years. | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have two boxer dogs a male of 4 and a female of 2 who was spaded after her first season. My female ... A: Let me correct your terminology first... it is not "spaded" it is "spayed." Apparently she is ... | |
| 2 yr old female | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: She is usually an outdoor dog, but with the weather cooling off now we have decided to start ... A: That is untrue-- dogs do defecate in their crates because when you have to go--- you have to go. ... | |
| can't get him healthy | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I bought a boxer puppy for my grandchildren a year ago for Christmas. He is up to date on all his ... A: Recovering from Parvo is serious, but if he had all his shots, he shouldn't have gotten it-- chances ... | |
| Boxer diarrhea | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: We just adopted a boxer from the pound. She is between 7 and 12 months old and very underweight. ... A: And your vet didn't say what is causing the diarrhea and blood in it? That is not acceptable. Get ... | |
| My boxer passes out | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm so worried about my 8 year old female boxer, in the last few weeks she has started passing out ... A: I would recommend another vet even if it means driving to the next town... Passing out and loosing ... | |
| Female Boxer attacking other dogs in the home | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old adorable female boxer, Lexi, who has recently began attacking our other two ... A: No, it wouldn't be hormonal since they took her ovaries out when they spayed her- she has nothing to ... | |
| Female Boxer attacking other dogs in the home | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old adorable female boxer, Lexi, who has recently began attacking our other two ... A: Female Boxers are the aggressor of the breed- not the male. She is territorial, and most males will ... | |
| Boxer / Lab mix agression | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: Our 11 month old Boxer/Lab female was adopted at 8 months. Previous owner had rescued her at 8 ... A: Since she was rescued from a shelter at 8 weeks old- she had absolutely no training, socialization, ... | |
| 4 1/2 yr old boxer chewing things | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Help please, Our 4 1/2 year old male boxer has just started chewing on almost everything. It was ... A: Something has changed. Work hours, a move, new family, new people, something-- a dog that age ... | |
| follow up - to breed or not to breed | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Jannie I received your email about breeding my dog. I think you misunderstood. I do HAVE my dogs on ... A: It is not a question of whether puppies get heart worms-- it is the matter of the bitch having heart ... | |
| to breed or not to breed | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Jannie - I have a 2 yr old female that I wanted to breed with my male dog. I have always taken care ... A: NO, YOU CANNOT BREED HER WITH HEART WORMS- SECOND STAGE IS EVEN WORSE-- SHE WILL DIE AND THE PUPPIES ... | |
| 4 1/2 yr old boxer chewing things | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: Help please, Our 4 1/2 year old male boxer has just started chewing on almost everything. It was ... A: It's separation anxiety. They get nervous being alone away from you, think you are not coming back ... | |
| boxer | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: i want to know if there is any way i would know how big my boxer will grow to. he is 5 month weight ... A: I couldn't tell you because it is genetic from his parents. Are they normal size, small, large? He ... | |
| new boxer fghting with old boxer | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 boxers and a mix beagle husky. We have rescued 5 boxers over the past 25 years so we ... A: You rescued Steve, the 13 month old and probably do not know his history, but obviously he did not ... | |
| thin | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4 yr old female, she stays so skinny to me, the vet said her weight of 55lbs is normal, you ... A: The weight for an adult female is average 55 lbs. If you are concerned and she roams and plays so ... | |
| boxer vs other breeds | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a huge dog lover and have multiple dogs. I am in the midst of raising and training a pitbull ... A: Tara, I won't go into the Boxer personality, traits, characteristics here. There are too many. There ... | |
| warm face and ears | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old male fawn boxer. his face around the nose and mouth is red and warm along with ... A: Have you taken his temperature rectally? A dog's normal temperature is approximately 101-102 ... | |
| Aggression | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My male boxer is almost two years old. I also have a border collie mix. They have always gotten ... A: It is not uncommon for any dog to be aggressive and excited over cats-- it's the natural order. ... | |
| Aggression | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My male boxer is almost two years old. I also have a border collie mix. They have always gotten ... A: This is a matter of relocation and not just any old relocation and uprooting of his home-- but one ... | |
| Chewing and potty training | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a male 7 month old Boxer pup. He is currently neutered. We aslo have a 2 year old puggle ... A: There could be a urinary problem, or it is your schedule and he is subconsciously acting up. The ... | |
| Is my female Boxer small | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: she just looks really small to me and i was wondering if she is the proper size for her age and if ... A: 55 pounds is great for a female, and she is still growing. She isn't even a year old yet and ... | |
| Barking/nipping boxer when she doesn't get her way | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 20 mo. old female boxer, Mia. Great personality, wonderful dog, except for one ... A: And, when did this all start? At what age? It didn't happen overnight. The lack of setting ... | |
| involuntary leg kicking | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Hanna, my nine year old female boxer has begun involuntarily kicking up her rear leg without ... A: Yes, I breed. Boxers average life expectancy is 10 years. Of course, there are exceptions; 11, 12, ... | |
| involuntary leg kicking | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Hanna, my nine year old female boxer has begun involuntarily kicking up her rear leg without ... A: It sounds neurological. Ask your vet for a neuro-vet to test her. I could be wrong, but ... | |
| boxer pregnancy | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My boxer is due next Saturday the 23rd of October, had her at vet yesterday, he said start checking ... A: Is the 23rd the 63rd day? Sometimes they come 56-65 days-- but 63 days is the good time; not too ... | |
| my boxers | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have two boxers, a male and female. the male is 2 years old and the female is a year old. my ... A: First of all-- DO NOT BREED HER UNTIL SHE IS 2 YEARS OLD! She is NOT mature enough to be able to ... | |
| how much to feed an 8 week old boxer | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I just got an 8 week old boxer puppy. She is getting Blue Buffalo kibble 3X a day The instructions ... A: A cup is way too much for a 8 week old puppy. The gauge to use is to remember fist size is stomach ... | |
| breeding | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I've just bought a 9wk old purebred boxer ..the seller said i can't use him to breed ..does anyone ... A: She cannot designate if you choose to breed him or not. Unless you signed a legal contract that was ... | |
| Boxer Allergies | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old boxer has gotten a cluster of red bumps on her chin, she also has very swollen paws, ... A: Are you feeding her out of plastic bowls? Use stainless steel bowls. Also, if using stainless steel ... | |
| 8 month old boxer, blood in stool | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: My 7-8 month old boxer (female) has recently had blood in her stools for almost a week. It is dark ... A: I have to ask, and not meaning to be condescending, but what does it take to convince you to take ... | |
| Height of my 9 month old boxer | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I measured his height today and he's just under 60 cm floor to his back. Does this sound about right ... A: There is not an average weight for a growing puppy. And 9 months old is still a growing puppy. It ... | |
| Nursing | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr-old boxer (Beth) who just delivered her 2nd litter (I think that's too young for a 2 ... A: Engorged teats is called Mastitis and can be a concern if they become infected which would produce ... | |
| Aggressive Behavior in male boxer pup | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a european boxer I purchased from a breeder 5 months ago. At the time, my wife wanted a big ... A: First, Boxers are not "guard dogs" as a Doberman,or Rottweiler is. They might be territorial, and ... | |
| Boxer with black spots & hair loss | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Whats going on with our boxer? These black spots are driving me crazy and I have taken him to the ... A: Be sure to have the new vet get a faxed copy of Dewey's vet records from the old vet. And, be sure ... | |
| Boxer with black spots & hair loss | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Whats going on with our boxer? These black spots are driving me crazy and I have taken him to the ... A: There is a possibility of Melanomas which are malignant neoplasms that can develop in a pre-existing ... | |
| Nursing | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr-old boxer (Beth) who just delivered her 2nd litter (I think that's too young for a 2 ... A: You must take her to the vet and have the mass checked. The vet will aspirate it and send it off for ... | |
| Is getting another Boxer a good or bad thing | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: First off THANK YOU for your time/work, for animals and Boxer dogs. I have 3 dogs, a 5 yr old male ... A: No, your Boxer will not allow her into the pack because of his jealousy-- you have to know exactly ... | |
| postpartum depression | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 and 1/2 year old boxer. She gave birth to her first litter of pups 3 weeks ago. She has ... A: Get her to a different vet! Depression, legarthy, loss of appetite and ignoring the puppies is a ... | |
| raw diet | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking about putting my boxers on a raw food diet. I have read that there are many benefits ... A: I disagree with a total raw diet. That is my opinion. I do not believe in giving them bones let ... | |
| Nasal congestion | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Thankyou A: A lot of the time, newborns will have congestion to watch out for. Antibiotics are good to help ... | |
| over protective boxer | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have an 11 month old female boxer who has become very over protective of me and my family. She ... A: She should have been socialized from the moment you got her. She has become the age that ... | |
| GROWLING AT MY DAD | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD BOXER JASEY. MY DAD HAS BEEN AROUND EVERY SINCE I'VE HAD HIM. THEN IN THE LAST ... A: I hate to say this-- but dogs can turn on a person that has harmed them in some way. Maybe an ... | |
| antipyretic in pregnant Boxer | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: as a vet student,I search for thisHow we can control a 41 Centigrade degree fever in a pregnant ... A: As I said before, if a dam is pregnant, there is something wrong; an infection. There are so many ... | |
| antipyretic in pregnant Boxer | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: as a vet student,I search for thisHow we can control a 41 Centigrade degree fever in a pregnant ... A: What is your question? I do not know "centigrade" but only Fahrenheit. I am in the USA. A dogs ... | |
| boxer puppy vomiting and diarhia | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: My female boxer quit nursing her pups at two and a half weeks. My husband and I bottle fed them and ... A: She has bad milk and that's why she stopped nursing-- Get her and the pups to a vet ASAP before ... | |
| weight gain and red blood in stool | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: We have a 6 yr old boxer male named baxter. over the last couple of months he has put on 10+ lbs. ... A: In the meantime waiting to get him to a vet ASAP-- give him Pediolyte clear. This is for children ... | |
| Thank You | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I found you searching for info on my boxers broken distal tibia and wanted to say thank you for what ... A: I haven't seen a fiberglass cast used- only plaster. Maybe the ortho wanted it because it is light ... | |
| breeding boxers | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: my female boxer is only 11 months old and in heat. She has been in heat for approximately 2 weeks. ... A: Yes, she is too young. Proper breeding age is 2 years old. She is emotionally too young to properly ... | |
| 6y/o mother 5 th litter | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: our dog is about to have her last litter of pups. it's been one week since she has finished with ... A: What is the question? She is 6 years old, has had 4 or 5 litters of puppies? And just mated again- ... | |
| 1 testicle boxer | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a 9 yr old boxer that has only 1 testicle and he has not been bred this is my 2nd boxer to ... A: Yes, vets will remove the testicle to help decrease chance of cancer, which isn't always a concern, ... | |
| Bones crackling | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: My pup is almost 11 months old. She is a happy energetic puppy. Lately I have noticed that her ... A: She is awfully young for the Glucosamine supplements already. Did the orthopedic doctor x-ray her ... | |
| 2 Boxers fighting | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 mth old and a 18 mth old boxers. We adotpted the younger one about 5 mths ago. The ... A: Is the 15 month old a male? The older one is trying to hold onto the alpha position which the ... | |
| boxer dog not eating | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: my boxer refuses to eat anything and gives black stools.he also had fever 2 days ago.what might be ... A: Fever is not the cause for black stools-- Fever is the symptom of infection. He has an infection ... | |
| boxer | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: my female boxer is in heat and will not allow my male to breed, i am totally aware of the expenses ... A: There are stages of heat and when it is time, she will allow him. Don't bother and worry in the ... | |
| sudden aggression with my two boxers | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I have two female boxers, we rescued one 3 1/2 years ago, and we got a puppy last Oct. when she was ... A: This didn't start overnight- it has progressed over time. The "puppy" is at least 10 months old ... | |
| My Sassy | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: My Sassy has a very crusty nose.... how can I help her get it soft again....? Soak it and use maybe ... A: No, not Vaseline. It has petroleum in it and she will lick her nose. Use olive oil-- if you don't ... | |
| Adopted Boxer wetsthe bed 4yrs old | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: We recently adopted a Boxerfrom a family that could no longer care for him. He is a male, 4yrs old, ... A: I don' think he was crated- and that is why he is doing it now. He is marking- he is rebelling ... | |
| newborn boxer puppies | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: On August 9th we had a litter of 11 boxer puppies. One of the smallest puppies has been very ... A: Blood in urine is SERIOUS. Also, "failure to thrive" syndrome is common with puppies. What are you ... | |
| Puppy's weight. | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I wanted some information from a person who knew more about the boxer breed then myself... probably ... A: He looks good, but I'm with you-- there are visible ribs. Make sure you feed him a nice high ... | |
| 8 Week Male Boxer: Possible Liver Shunt | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Five days ago I became the proud owner of Brody, my 8 week old Boxer. I have been waiting for his ... A: No, this is the first-- and not normal. I sure hope your vet is a savvy vet, because this has got ... | |
| itching | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a pedigreed boxer (Tyson) that had mites when he was young. Four months worth of medicine ... A: He has allergies or mites again. Your vet has to determine the type of allergy. You can try a ... | |
| peeing on bedding | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: we took on a female boxer last year, she is just over two years old and we got her from a breeder ... A: She has never been house trained. It will be up to you to house train her like a puppy. Since she ... | |
| Needing help with our newly adopted baby girl Liz | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently [3 weeks ago] adopted a beautiful female fawn boxer [Liz] who is estimated ... A: Besides being abused, she was probably left outside and suffered through rain and thunder storms, so ... | |
| eye color or boxer mix? | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I just adopted a 12 week old boxer from a shelter. He has 1 ice blue eye and 1 brown eye. He is drk ... A: No, he is not pure bred. No pure bred Boxer has blue eyes, let alone one blue eye. He has either ... | |
| Agressive/destructive behavior | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Sorry, this is a little long. My female pup is now eleven months old, and although she has always ... A: What has happened is she is a extroverted personality-type and your lack of socializing her and ... | |
| Soon to be home | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know if 6 week old boxer pups are very active. A: They should be extremely active and playful, only stopping long enough to nap like any baby. If ... | |
| Lump on ear | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My dog recently had a bump pop up on her ear. It's about the size of a pencil eraser and very hard. ... A: Depending on how long it has been there, and if it is "movable" when you touch it, or is growing and ... | |
| boxers weight loss | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old that most of the time at least 3 ribs are visible i get her to where ribs arent ... A: That is not normal. Once he has weight with no ribs showing- he should remain that way unless ... | |
| Male boxer behavior | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old male boxer. For the past 2 days he has been whimpering and howling no stop. ... A: No, it is not normal behavior to stop eating. I don't know where you live-- but you CANNOT tie up a ... | |
| Boxer Dogs | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Iam thinking abt buying 2 male puppies,both from same litter.i have been advised not to get 2 males ... A: Both can get along- but a male and female do better. There tends to be conflict with the alpha ... | |
| weight | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: what is the average weight for a 4 month old male American boxer A: Genetics play a big role in weight, height, and general size. Boxers can be three (3) general ... | |
| knot on boxers face | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: about two weeks ago my boxer developed a knot on her face about the size of a dime. It literally ... A: No-- cysts grow and never shrink or go away. They have to be removed. At first I thought she was ... | |
| breeding boxers | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: my boxer is in heat and she will not let my male fool with her what do i need to do. A: Are you wanting to mate her? Are you ready financially for the vet bills, prenatal things needed, ... | |
| Potential bump on my Boxer's back. | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old frmale boxer named Zoey. I think I could be over-analyzing this but here goes. ... A: Boxers are prone to mass cell tumors and most the time, it is more located toward the back and rear. ... | |
| Boxer stroke/illness | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Our 9 year old white boxer has always been active and although we lost her twin sister last year to ... A: Everyone and every living animal is allergic to cigarette smoke- even the smoker is allergic. ... | |
| Whining | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: We have a 15 month old female boxer. She has a great personality, relatively calm and well trained. ... A: Yes, some Boxers do this- it is her trying to verbalize to you- some are more vocal about it - ... | |
| Boxer stroke/illness | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Our 9 year old white boxer has always been active and although we lost her twin sister last year to ... A: You CANNOT leave a Boxer outside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has had a heat stroke!!!!!!!!!! Get her ... | |
| RED BUMPS ON UNDERSIDE OF NECK | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6yr old boxer who has red (some are flesh colored) bumps on the front of her neck. They ... A: It is an allergy or she was exposed to something- it is hard to say------ however, it can get a ... | |
| Neutering a boxer pup | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: We have a 9 month old male boxer, and are wondering when the best time to have him neutered is? We ... A: Every vet has their personal recommendation on neutering ages. Some vets will neuter as early as ... | |
| welping | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: my lil mama will be delivering soon. She has had two clearish watery discharges and her stool is ... A: Time of gestation is between 56-63 days. You should have kept a calendar on her heat cycle she was ... | |
| boxer lethargic | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: my new 16 month old boxer dog is so sleepy all the day. it is too friendly with evryone .even with ... A: If you have a 1 1/2 (16 months) year old Boxer that is not active and sleeps most the time- and does ... | |
| 4 yr old brindle boxer | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: . i just adopted a 4 year old brindle boxer from a pet organization..i wanted to know if she can get ... A: I wouldn't jump on breeding her since you just adopted her and don't know everything about her ... | |
| black spots and age | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My 11 yo white boxer has a small black spot appear on her stomach. It doesnt seem to bother her, ... A: The under the eyes is Boxer and called, "third eye." It is cosmetic and not harmful or any type ... | |
| black spots and black long hair on boxer puppy | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: our 3 and a half old boxer has black spots with long black hair coming out of them. She is fawn ... A: Ha he always had those or did they appear recently? That is not normal for a Boxer. You will need ... | |
| Black spots with black long hair on fawn color puppy | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Do you know why our boxer puppy would have back spots with long black hair. She is fawn color. ... A: You did not attach a picture. Black spots are on all Boxers skin. They are pigmentation much like ... | |
| weight | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a female boxer who has liver problems. She's only 8 months and has been through so much. ... A: 2 cups a day is starving her. I highly suggest you self-feed. Self-feeding is leaving out fresh ... | |
| breeding | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: if a male and female have the same mother but different fathes can they mate A: No. Inbreed breeding will create health and even mental issues the same as human inbreeding. Only a ... | |
| Loved Male 6yr old boxer | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: It seems that in the summer months my boxer loses weight and looks skinny - more than 2 to 3 ribs ... A: No, not necessarily normal, however, everyone, including animals do loose weight when it is hot- ... | |
| Female Boxer | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Last year in October I got a free female boxer from someone who moved into an apartment and could no ... A: Females are very jealous. Mine is too. If I give attention to her mate, she comes up and moves him ... | |
| Female Boxer | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Last year in October I got a free female boxer from someone who moved into an apartment and could no ... A: First, he is 14? That is extremely old for a Boxer! The female Boxer is the aggressor of the breed. ... | |
| C-Section | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2.7 yr old boxer and she recently had an emergency c-section done. The vet who performed ... A: The reasons for shaving the abdomen is bacteria that can be in the hair and on the skin; mites that ... | |
| skinny boxer | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I bought a boxer amonth ago and she was skinny, but she is getting skinnier i can see ribs, i cant ... A: The lack of weight gain is a sign of a health issue. There is no home remedy to cure that. It is an ... | |
| skinny boxer | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I bought a boxer amonth ago and she was skinny, but she is getting skinnier i can see ribs, i cant ... A: I am here to tell you the truth and defend our beloved Boxers. You have no business whatsoever ... | |
| my female boxer | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: My female boxer is 8months old and when I took her to use the bathroom I noticed what look like ... A: She could be in heat. Is her vulva swollen? Is she licking herself a lot? If so, she is in heat and ... | |
| Destructive Boxer | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: We have a 8 month old female fawn boxer, who is a delight to have. She is perfect in every way. ... A: 10 hours alone is a long time for a dog. It is anxiety- a separation anxiety. They are not meaning ... | |
| My beautiful Boxer Bosley | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am very sad that I had to put down my almost 7 yr old boxer, named Bosley yesterday. I am ... A: I am so sorry that Bosley went through this, and that you have lost your beloved boy. We can second ... | |
| Boxer troubles | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old female boxer (spayed) we (my sister and i) have had her since she was 8weeks ... A: I hear this behavior all the time and can tell you that she is playing and excited and doesn't know ... | |
| boxer dog | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: i have just become the new owner of a 2 year old male boxer dog and i have noticed that he has a dry ... A: Boxers do go through this is the summer months. The very best thing you can do is dab olive oil on ... | |
| EXTREME aggressive behavior towards other dogs and cats | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I adopted an intact 4yr old female Boxer from our neighbor after our beloved Boxer, ... A: First, you live in an apartment. That is dangerous for any dog, but especially a Boxer. She cannot ... | |
| 8 wk pup dies dies from food choking | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: "My wife and 2 daughters traveled from our home in Virginia to rural eastern Pennsylvania to pick ... A: Softened food- like mashed potatoes? That was not the cause. Apparently she had congestion and ... | |
| boxer's puppies | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My two awesome boxers just had six puppies. This will be my female's one and only litter because we ... A: So your question is keep females or males? Since you own mom and dad, keeping either will be fine, ... | |
| my male boxer is about 1year old and is only 32pounds | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: my male boxer is about 1 year old and is only 32 pounds. he doesn't eat sometimes but he is very ... A: Yes, be very concerned! An adult (1 year old) male should weigh 60-80 pounds; an adult female 50-65 ... | |
| Adding another boxer to the family | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: We currently have two adult boxers, one neutered male, one spayed female. The male has just turned ... A: If the female has or has not had a litter before, she will possible become a surrogate mother to a ... | |
| Boxer Dominance | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old boxer who was just neutered. I waited because he had an undescended testicle. ... A: He is at the age that he is wanting to be the "alpha male." It is a natural occurrence for his age. ... | |
| 3 week old puppies | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: We had a litter of boxer puppies (5) (our first time) on May 17th. They are 3 weeks old. I know that ... A: They should be with mom at all times anyway- but Boxers cannot "live" outside-- they are inside ... | |
| Runt Characteristics | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a brindle male boxer who at 7 weeks weighs in at 8 pounds. The other puppy left is the ... A: Every runt I have seen ended up being the best of the litter. There are theories that in the womb, ... | |
| strange behaviour in 9 year old Boxer | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My sister lives in Italy and has a male Boxer, who will be 9 this year. For the last few weeks he ... A: He can have arthritis and hip dysplasia, but I am sorry to tell you that it sounds like a neurology ... | |
| my very beloved boxer | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My boxer is 3 and a half yrs old, she has recently developed 4 black spots over her kidney area (2 ... A: The spots are probably the normal spots on a Boxer's skin that you can see. Look at her stomach. ... | |
| Dominance | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a 8 and half year old brindle boxer male. He is very loved and a very loving dog who is ... A: It is a "meet and greet" when they approach and smell each other. If the other dog is showing and ... | |
| My boxer dog | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a female boxer who is coming up to 2 years old. we all love her dearly and she has been ... A: First, when outside your home and your own "fenced" yard- leash her at all times. Never allow her ... | |
| 1 year old boxer | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: @@@@@IMAGE:50962:Boxers-3345/2010/03/bolt.jpg##### ANSWER: From judging the picture, he is a ... A: What is your question? Your Boxer was attacked on the street? And why? I certainly cannot answer ... | |
| boxers | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: do you have any idea why boxer dogs go thin at there back end my dog bonnie is eating well and ... A: She should not be "thin" in any area. She should be well-developed and shaped proportionally. Boxers ... | |
| Boxer Aggression | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: We adopted 2 yr old Lily last year that had been in several shelters, foster homes had been taken ... A: First, she is abused. She is mistrusting of people. And second, dogs should not be disposable, and ... | |
| Contract of Sale | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: We recently had a litter of boxer pups. Mom is not registered but dad is AKC- Champion bloodline. I ... A: There is no such thing as a contract- and I do believe it is a sales receipt proving the puppy was ... | |
| Boxer not eating | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old male boxer who will not eat because we have a female morkie in the house who ... A: Not eating has nothing to do with the female being in heat. Dogs do not behave in such extreme ... | |
| 8 year old boxer agression | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a pure bread male boxer that is 8. He has also been very well behaved caring boxer that they ... A: You are talking about the 8 year old Boxer that knocked her over and bite her? Not the mixed Boxer ... | |
| Boxer throwing food back up whole. | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have to Boxers. One 3 year old female and one 2 year old female. They both throw up their food ... A: I'm finding this very unusual. A Boxer must have a natural dog food with NO corn and NO glutens. If ... | |
| Buying a boxer | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: You are wanting a companion for your Husky? A Boxer companion, right? A female is better ... A: Spaying and female, and neutering a male, is fixing them so they cannot reproduce. Boxers are very ... | |
| My boxer is fighting with some male dogs | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have my male boxer for 3 weeks. He is 4 years old in November. He has spent his life contained at ... A: Any dog that has been restrained his entire life, has not experienced what normal dogs do. He has ... | |
| Greenish eye discharge | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 yr old boxer male has a greenish discharge in his left eye for the last 24 hrs. He recently ... A: I would not recommend any home treatment now that the discharge is green. That means he has a staff ... | |
| female peeing like a male | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: at home she squats like any other female dog. is she just send marking or may there be a underlyng ... A: When a female has had heats, they begin to "mark" just like males. It serves two purposes: 1) to ... | |
| skinny 10 week old boxer pup | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Should I just feed him th large breed puppy food I have now or is there another type of food that he ... A: You said he is a 10 week old puppy-- why would you feed him "large breed" dog food? He is a puppy. ... | |
| Coat | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have had my puppy Tank for about a month n he was very malnurished when i got him. He seems to b ... A: There are many, many types of mange. It is a parasite and they have one thing in common; hair loss. ... | |
| hair loss | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: i adopted a female brindle boxer do not know her back ground she does not like one of our other ... A: Anytime a dog doesn't use the bathroom normally, and has hair loss-- yes, they ARE sick. I can't ... | |
| fur discoloration on boxer | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: our boxer has developed a strange mottling of his fur along his ribs, on both the left and right ... A: I would like to see a picture. You can add to this question and attach a picture. I do know that ... | |
| boxer drinking | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a 48lb, 6 month old brindle male boxer. He was neutered 12 days ago and we noticed during ... A: You'll need to measure (in cups- 12 ounces) how much his water bowl holds, and how many times you ... | |
| Heat Cycle | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am concerened about my female boxer. She is 1 1/2 years old and has not yet come in heat! I know ... A: She is pretty. A fancy fawn. When a female doesn't have her heat by that age, I would imagine she ... | |
| 3 year old boxer hates been on her own | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: we have got a 3 year old boxer ***** yesterday, she is so cute. She lived on a farm with 2 other ... A: She is 3 years old. She is accustomed to sleeping in the bedroom with her owners. And, being ... | |
| boxer chin soreness | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a boxer who is 6 months old and she had a couple of sores under her chin which cleared up but ... A: Skin irritations in dogs can be treated with a variety of medications, both over-the-counter and ... | |
| My boxer is very skinny all of his ribs show. | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I got my beautiful boxer when he was 8 wks old. When I first received him the breeder told me to ... A: No, he is not getting the right nutrition on adult food. He is too young and needs a high protein ... | |
| Boxer Breeding | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a fawn female that I want to breed and I have found a stud that I would like to breed her ... A: Michael, Let me address a few things first: She is 3 years old and already had 2 litters of ... | |
| eating habits | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4months old boxer briddle pup. i live i india where the weather is quiet hot. my dog does ... A: First, I do not know what puppy food you feed him, and not familiar with brands in India. What do ... | |
| Roxie has heartworms | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I was at the vet today with my dog that I got 2 months ago. While there they drew blood and checked ... A: You didn't tell me her age. Yes, she will die if left untreated. Did you buy her as a puppy? Is she ... | |
| Box Hair loss at 7yrs old? | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a rather healthy 7yr old male. The last week his hair has started getting rather thin along ... A: Excessive shedding can be caused by a number of reasons: thyroid problems ( a vet can check his ... | |
| Several pimple like bumps on white boxer | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1 year old white boxer that just recoverd from a major outbreak of demotec manage after she ... A: I am so glad you didn't take that vet's advice and "put her down." That is always a last resort for ... | |
| Would a miniture dachshund get along with a pitbull boxer? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: As read above, I would like to know if a miniture dachshund would get along well with a pitbull ... A: Well, this is actually the Boxer breed category, and I believe your question would be better served ... | |
| boxer discharge | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a truly great 2yr old fixed female boxer who has a messy discharge from her private, we've ... A: There could be several reasons: A discharge is a normal part of the heat cycle. Bloody discharge ... | |
| folds on my boxer's face | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: @@@@@IMAGE:50962:Boxers-3345/2010/03/bolt.jpg##### ANSWER: From judging the picture, he is a ... A: The wrinkles from the lower edge of the stop running down on both sides of the muzzle is actually ... | |
| Chain fence | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Just read one of your answers on fencing. I am having a vinyl coated chainlink fence 4' high ... A: You must have a HOA that has guidelines for your fence height. I would ask them if a 5-6' fence is ... | |
| Nervous Boxer | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: My male boxer is 6 years old and has a great disposition and love attention. He gets so nervous and ... A: One of my Boxers is exactly like that even though she has not suffered any traumas due to rain and ... | |
| Female boxer urinating in her sleep. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My 5yr old female boxer has just rescently started 2 urinate in her sleep,she is drinking a little ... A: At the age of 5 years old, something has caused her to suddenly begin to urinate. If drinking more ... | |
| jumping up and biting | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently added a male boxer to our family. He is about 5 months old and we love him ... A: You recently got him and he is only 5 months old, correct? When they are still with their mother ... | |
| Dyoxycycline | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My boxer ecently developed a deep cough. We took him to the vet and was diagnosed with basic cold ... A: Antibiotics can have different effects on different dogs- just like people. I haven't heard of the ... | |
| Boxer drooling & gagging | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old male boxer named Jake. In the past Jake would have nights, maybe one or two a ... A: Get him to a Boxer-savvy vet ASAP. The vet needs to know that it is NOT because he is a Boxer. That ... | |
| Food Behavior | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a female almost 2 year old Boxer. She is UTD on shots and topical treatment for fleas and ... A: No, she isn't nesting-- females that are spayed do not nest. Only pregnant females do. My females ... | |
| Sudden aggressiveness | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I walk my 18 month boxer daily for approximately 1 hour. Usulally half way, he'll turn on me without ... A: A one hour walk is too long. He is tired and wanting to go home, and is being aggressive to let you ... | |
| anal gland | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Jannie Can you give me some info on Anal gland squeezing. I have 2 boxers and have heard that some ... A: You do not do that unless the anal gland is stopped up and not moisturizing. If you watch them when ... | |
| 3 and 7 month old boxers | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: this is my first time having a female dog. i have a 3 month old female (remy) and a 7 moth old male ... A: Unfortunately, this will be very difficult. She probably won't come into her first heat until after ... | |
| boxer | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: a friend of mine is moving and can not take his 3 yr old boxer with him. I am thinking of taking him ... A: Neutering really has no bearing on dominance but prohibits the desire to roam or mount a female dog ... | |
| Boxer health | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 boxers, 1 male and 1 female. I started noticing a wet spot on the couch after the female is ... A: I would tend to think she might have a bladder infection or she is in heat. You should keep a ... | |
| Are 2 boxers better than 1? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2 yr old male boxer called Alfie, who is from a litter of 6. One of Alfie's brothers got ... A: 2 Boxers are better than 1 for sure. They are social and need companionship, especially one of ... | |
| registering boxer bloodline | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a boxer breeder and i was wondering if there was a way that I could breed and register my own ... A: I don't believe a "bloodline" is registered, but the sire and dam and litters. Bloodlines changes: ... | |
| Breeding Boxers | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know about how much in vet bills I can expect if I breed my female boxer? A: I always suggest visiting your vet at least once during a gestation period (57-63 day gestation) to ... | |
| Boxer aggressive behaviot | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I previously asked a question about out almost 3 year old boxer and recent aggressive behavior. You ... A: 8 weeks old is a young age and since you know his history, there was no abuse or problems to cause ... | |
| food aggressive | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My boxer is food aggressive to my other dogs yet if there is no food down she will play with them ... A: Of Bridgette, there is no question here, so I am assuming that the statement is why and what can you ... | |
| aggresive biting | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: We adopted a boxer from a rescue shelter three weeks ago, He is 2-1/2 they say, He is great with us ... A: The "key" word here is "abused." Since you do not know the extent of the abuse, I can certainly say ... | |
| home cooked food | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have owned two Boxers over the past 6 years. Sadly, my boy Max had to euthanized last Wednesday ... A: I am so sorry about Max. This is always so very heartbreaking, and it saddens me. L-Carnitine is ... | |
| Boxer aggressive behaviot | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I previously asked a question about out almost 3 year old boxer and recent aggressive behavior. You ... A: Are you the lady that told me you travel a lot to one home to another? If not, excuse the bad ... | |
| Diabetes | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Wondering if there are any other boxers with diabetes out there. We have a 2-1/2 year old boxer Mac ... A: Diabetes is horrible for anyone, including dogs. If our dogs were in the wild, they would die with ... | |
| hairloss | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My boxer is a male of 3 yrs.He was on predinsone for about 6 mnths.His butt would itch bad .He would ... A: Mitch, I certainly understand the cost involved and living from paycheck to paycheck, but wanting ... | |
| Color change in coat | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Our 6 year old white male boxer has recently obtained small brown spots on his coat. This spots ... A: The brown spots are pigment change, however, most Boxers have the spots but cannot be seen due to ... | |
| hairloss | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My boxer is a male of 3 yrs.He was on predinsone for about 6 mnths.His butt would itch bad .He would ... A: With Predisone (a steriod) and Termil-p, loosing hair could be a side effect. But, since he is ... | |
| Boxers Bones | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: my boxer is about a year old. and it seems that she is always limping. when were playing somehow one ... A: I'll address the biting-- I am assuming this is during play. When they are still in the litter with ... | |
| Aggression | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Our unaltered 32 month old male boxer had always been loving and friendly to all but very fearful of ... A: Neutering does not change their aggression or behaviors; just changes the chance of their roaming ... | |
| Weight | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am having an adorable 13 week old male boxer shipped to me. The breeder told me he was large... ... A: An adult male can weigh between 70-85 pounds, and an adult female 50-70 pounds. Boxer puppies are ... | |
| Scared boxer puppy | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: We bought a 17 month old boxer from a breeder. We've had her for 2 months. We also have a 13 year ... A: She's a beautiful little Brindle! I would imagine living in a kennel and not being around people ... | |
| heart mumur /allergies | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a male boxer that is almost 5 yrs old. When we got him as a puppy at 8-9 weeks the vet told ... A: My heart goes out to you. To have so many health issues is a heartbreak. Let me address allergies ... | |
| 8 week out brindel female | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: She is tiny not even 3 lbs and is 8 weeks I was wondering what should I be feeding her to get her ... A: At 8 weeks, she should still be with her mother and litter. That is too soon to separate. She needs ... | |
| Female Boxer | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: My female Boxer just had a puppy on February 16th. We plan to keep her away from or Male boxer ... A: Am I reading this right? "A puppy"? Just one puppy? If so, that is highly unusual... She will come ... | |
| Aggression | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Have a 4 year old boxer that I raised from a puppy (Boomer). He is normally not aggressive with ... A: It sounds like jealousy and domination of being an alpha. Is the adopted Boxer a male too? If so, ... | |
| yogurt | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I was told to feed my boxer 8 weeks old yogurt then i was told its bad for my dog which is it? A: Plain, whole yogurt (no flavors, and store generic okay) is healthy for odgs. I always recommend it ... | |
| 18 month female--no obvious heat | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old female boxer we purchased in France. She is our third boxer baby. We are ... A: Well since you have owned Boxers before, you are familiar with their heat cycles and the symptoms. ... | |
| sudden agressive behavior | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 17mo. old Boxer who has suddenly become aggressive and fighting at the dog park. She is ... A: It's funny you mentioned "even BIG ones" because a lot of people don't know that all dogs do not see ... | |
| Dog Food | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: We have a 20 month old male boxer. He is neutered. We have been feeding him IAMs puppy food since ... A: Iams and Pedigree have corn and glutens and fillers. There is no law on dog food labeling and ... | |
| follow up to coat color | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: here is the pic of the dam from my question A: Tina, She is absolutely gorgeous- just beautiful! She is a "reverse Brindle" where the stripping ... | |
| coat color | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing this pup but I am not sure due to the coat color if he is really ... A: There really is no difference between an American Boxer and a German Boxer excepts for the standards ... | |
| 9 year old boxer | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old boxer named Joe, and within the last week his behavior has changed....he is not ... A: 9 years old is old for any dog, especially a Boxer. There will be a multitude of health problems ... | |
| Facial hair loss | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Our Boxer has very little hair growth on his muzzle (particular the really flappy part). He has a ... A: I would recommend taking him to your vet since he had a mange when younger. But, it could be ... | |
| Boxer dry food | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: If you remember me. I have a boxer pup who is 18 weeks old. I have been researching to get her to ... A: There is an awful lot of ingredients that I would research: Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Yucca ... | |
| Boxer dry food | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: If you remember me. I have a boxer pup who is 18 weeks old. I have been researching to get her to ... A: I have heard of it, and it has corn in in. Here is the link to the puppy food ingredients: ... | |
| coming in heat | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Our family pet, Joy, who we got as a 7 wk puppy came in heat last spring and we thought she should ... A: Females heat cycle is generally once every 5-6 months: twice a year. If she has gone 8 months ... | |
| weight | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a female boxer fours old and her brother boxer is five years old. These dogs are ... A: Ribs and hip bones should not be protruding and showing. You are right to be concerned. They are ... | |
| Boxer Dog 40 lbs/ Red Eyes | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My 15 month old boxer, Tysie, only weighs 40 pounds. Another lady had asked this question and you ... A: First, I'd like to address the "red" eyes. If you are talking about the lower eye lid being red- ... | |
| Losing fur? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an almost 3 year old female brindle boxer dog. She had an absolutely gorgeous coat until ... A: It could be a few possibilities. 1) Stress due to traveling which causes insecurities 2) Mange ... | |
| aggresive boxer | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: our 3yr old boxer has become very very aggressive over the past couple of months, and im not sure ... A: Do not put her down. It is not her fault that it happened. Dog aggression is caused by nervousness ... | |
| age | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: im adopting a male boxer approx. 6-8 years of age. the owner has had him since he was a pup and she ... A: Call her vet since you have all the vet papers. They have his birth date in his file. Also, if he ... | |
| 6 year old male loss of appetite | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old male boxer, recently stopped eating his food/treats. We took him to the vet thinking ... A: First, you didn't tell me what your vet said about his mouth, his teeth, etc. Secondly, what diet ... | |
| boxer behavior | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old male boxer. I also have a 6yr daughter and 3yr old son. Just recently my boxer ... A: If he has always previously been well behaved, and had no other signs of the current growling and ... | |
| boxer behavior | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old male boxer. I also have a 6yr daughter and 3yr old son. Just recently my boxer ... A: Have you had him since he was a puppy? And if so, was he well-behaved up until recently? At the age ... | |
| boxer pup | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: He is a very active pup and sometimes very loving but since we have had him when we try to move him ... A: I don't know exactly what age he was when you got him, but he has not been properly socialized. ... | |
| Coming when called | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a small 14 week-old boxer puppy. She will come when called for a treat. But if she knows you ... A: Since she is just 3 months old- what she is learning is being instilled forever. You have ... | |
| 2 Male boxers | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I love Boxers!! I already have an 8 almost 9 year old male boxer. I have had him since he was 8 ... A: I hate to say this, but it will be difficult adding a third Boxer to the mix. An adult, that is. It ... | |
| 6 yr. old boxer gaging | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: my 6 yr.old boxer started gaging yesterday morning and sometimes spitting up white flem, the vet ... A: Vomiting a whitish flem is "dry stomach" syndrome that Boxers can get from not eating. Some Boxers ... | |
| one year - growth rate | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Our female is currently a tall - skinny - all legs boxer! She is wonderful - though I am ready for ... A: You didn't mention her weight- but she is still growing at 1 year. Usually, they reach the adult ... | |
| 13 week old Boxer pup | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a boxer 13 week old male boxer pup. I introduced him to his crate, and ... A: He is so very young-- 3 months old. Yes, "introducing" him to a crate will be traumatic. In order ... | |
| hair loss | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Our seven year old boxer(Marshall) has had severe food allergies since he was a year old. His feet ... A: If he has had feet problems for years at each different house, then it is not the floor. No dog ... | |
| Stud out my male | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that I probably know the answer to already. I have a pure bred 1 year old boxer. I ... A: Call or email the AKC: there is a lot of Online Q & As also. If you register him at the Dog ... | |
| hair loss | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Our seven year old boxer(Marshall) has had severe food allergies since he was a year old. His feet ... A: 7 years old is getting fairly old for a Boxer, and health issues will arise... Since he is one of ... | |
| Boxers Nipples | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 yr old boxer, whom had puppies back in Sept of 2009. She is good spirits and very ... A: First question is, has she weened the pups? Some moms allow the pups to nurse and never ween them ... | |
| boxer pups | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My female boxer has 7 pups @ 2 1/2 weeks old. small scabby sores appeared on 4 of them at about 2 ... A: Pups often get these scabs, and most times it is sensitivity to fleas which cannot be prevented. ... | |
| will my puppies stay the same color | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My boxer male is fawn but hid dad was white too, so my question is my puppies wont change color they ... A: No, they won't change. Your female is white with the "white gene" and the fawn father had the ... | |
| Boxer 14 week pup | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week boxer pup. Unfortunatley she had an accident and had a distal tibia fracture on ... A: Shilpa, I am against any raw meats. They can carry bacteria and worms and become a major health ... | |
| almost 2 year sold female boxer and not heat?!?!?! | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: MY FEMALE BOXER IS ALMOST TWO YEARS OLD, SHE IS REVERSE BRINDLE. SINCE I GOT HER I HAVE NOT NOTICE ... A: First, Jose, don't use caps to type- it means "shouting" on the computer. She is 2 years old and ... | |
| constipated orphan boxer pup | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been raising an orphan boxer pup since he was 5 days old. he is now 15 days ols. I have not ... A: First, be sure the wash cloth is wet with warm water like a mother's tongue. You always stimulate ... | |
| Puppy feeding query | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week boxer pup. Unfortunatley she had an accident and had a distal tibia fracture on ... A: Plain, whole yogurt (no flavors, and store generic brand okay) If you give her sardines- make that ... | |
| licking boxer | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: What can I do to keep my four year old boxer from licking?? She licks us our clothes the air and ... A: This would appear to be a nervous disorder. You will need to provide more exercise and a calmer ... | |
| Boxer Food and Testicles Questions | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: First I would like to ask about my dogs nutritional requirements. I tried two different hollistic ... A: Neutering is fine at any age. It does reduce the chance of testicular cancer and other related ... | |
| Boxer Food and Testicles Questions | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: First I would like to ask about my dogs nutritional requirements. I tried two different hollistic ... A: Addressing the issue of scabs on his testicles; didn't your vet offer any explanation? Sores and ... | |
| boxers ideal weight | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old male boxer mix i'm wondering what weight he should be, and if he'll ever bark he ... A: I cannot predict his weight; however there are three bone structures to consider; large, big bones, ... | |
| Boxer 14 week pup | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week boxer pup. Unfortunatley she had an accident and had a distal tibia fracture on ... A: So you don't know how it broke, then? Odd... She is so young, she is fragile, even her bones are ... | |
| Boxer 14 week pup | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week boxer pup. Unfortunatley she had an accident and had a distal tibia fracture on ... A: I'd like to address her ribs and sunken stomach first. Boxers are more prone to thyroid disorders ... | |
| Boxer Puppy | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: my boxer is a 8/9 month old bitch and i have recently had here at the vet a few times,firstlt she ... A: Brian, this is far beyond the scope of my expertise. I would have said the clean blood possibly a ... | |
| Aggressive Behavior | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 23 month old neutered male Boxer named General and when out walking, if we meet any one and ... A: This seems to be a common Boxer problem. Unfortunately, it actually all starts when they are little ... | |
| mydog | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I just read about a boxer that had a growth in it's mouth. I have a little basset and cocker mix, ... A: Here is a link to my original answer to a ... | |
| my Rubbells is pregnant..... | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: She is 1 and about 7-8 months old. She was studded on 3rd of Decemeber 2009. And oviously we don;t ... A: Normal temperature is 101.5 degrees Farenheit. When it goes down into the 90's, she would be in ... | |
| my Rubbells is pregnant..... | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: She is 1 and about 7-8 months old. She was studded on 3rd of Decemeber 2009. And oviously we don;t ... A: I don't know your temperatures, as I am in U.S. and outs is Fahrenheit degrees, not Celsius. There ... | |
| after whelping | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering after whelping should I keep a heat lamp or heated blanket in the area the pups will ... A: Yes, and I recommend to continue after they can regulate their temperatures while winter and cold. ... | |
| Finding a companion for my boxer | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: We have an almost 8 year old, fawn, female boxer that who uptil just recently (beginning of October ... A: Actually, female and female is not a good idea. Females are the more aggressive of the breed- and ... | |
| death of my boxer | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Why would my 9 year old white male boxer just all of a sudden fall over and die? He went outside to ... A: I am so very sorry for your loss. This is everyone's nightmare. Since he was outside doing his ... | |
| 9 week old boxer | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am was wondering how much exactly should I be feeding him. I don't want to under feed or over feed ... A: 9 weeks is extremely young- a newborn per se. He should be eating softened puppy food that you can ... | |
| Boxer puppy having prostate problem | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: We just had our 1 1/2 yr old boxer neutered today as it was recommended by our vet because of an ... A: Here is some recommended reading: ... | |
| Boxer Dog Aggression | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been happily taking my 4yr old male boxer to the same dog walk for the past 3.5yrs. He is ... A: Boxers recognize other Boxers. They play rough-- they can literally stand and box one another when ... | |
| coat color | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have read and researched the boxer breed for a long time as well as breed standards and have never ... A: There is no such thing as a black Boxer. There is the fawn, the brindle, and the reverse brindle. ... | |
| boxer jumping fence | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a female boxer that I rescued about 2 months ago. there were no problems until about 3 weeks ... A: Could she be in heat? That will cause her to roam. If not, then it is something she has learned and ... | |
| 7 month old Boxer | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I guess my issue is similar to a recent post about my boxer boy play biting, it has gotten out of ... A: I would try the dog whistle and see how that goes before trying a regular whistle. It might be ... | |
| Feeding a puppy | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: We were adviser to feed him 1 cup of the dry puppy food twice a day. He doesn't seem especially ... A: 8 weeks old is extremely young to be on dry puppy food. He is accustomed to his mom's milk and ... | |
| 7 month old Boxer biting and aggression | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have boxer that is now 7 months old, and we bought him own when he was 8 weeks old from a breeder. ... A: If you own a crate, you might try using the whistle and verbal commands in a stern voice, to stop ... | |
| Boxer | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I think my boxer might be about 6 weeks pregnant....What should she look like? Can she be smaller ... A: Weight gain varies and stomach size varies due to the number of puppies and size of the puppies. ... | |
| Boxer | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Our female boxer has gas. She came to us when she was around nine-months-old as a rescue. However, ... A: Although Prairie brand dog food is good ingredients- something in it causes her gas. You might do ... | |
| Growing Up Boxer | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a 22 month old male neutered Boxer named General and is the love of our lives. My question ... A: Actually, 2 years old is the "adult" age of the Boxer.... any age before that is still growing. ... | |
| I Need Help | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My male brindle boxer will be 1 years old in february of 2010. I got him from a breeder a ways away ... A: Boxers are larger than Pit Bulls. So his size is Boxer. He appears to be all Boxer judging from the ... | |
| Boxer females fighting | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Have a 8 year old female boxer and a 3 year old female boxer. Just recently the younger boxer ended ... A: Heat cycles can bring on aggressive behavior in females who are normally the aggressor of the two. ... | |
| 9 month Boxer | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: We are thinking about adopting a 9 month old male boxer. My sister works at a veterinarians office ... A: Every personality is different. Try bring him home and introducing him on a trial basis; let him ... | |
| whining | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: We have 4 boxers and I have used your site before. We rescued a 1 year old boxer from the SPCA ... A: The scars are signs of abuse and he is insecure and scared. All you can do with an abused dog is ... | |
| 2 1/2 yr old male boxer | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: We recently got a 2 1/2 year old male boxer. We were told that he had nipped a 14 year old boy. ... A: 3 days is too early to make any decision. Yes, Boxers growl when played with. Their moms teach them ... | |
| aggression | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I inherited our 1 year old male boxer from my daughter when he was 3 months old. He ... A: Was his behavior that way before the friend moved in? Or did it begin after he moved in? Is his ... | |
| 7 month old Boxer biting and aggression | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have boxer that is now 7 months old, and we bought him own when he was 8 weeks old from a breeder. ... A: Since the issue was biting you and chasing after you nipping you- the running away from the sound of ... | |
| 8 month boxer female and 3 yr male rescue | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Jannie, Hello! First let me say to all those that read this that Jannie is a wonderful person with ... A: That really is pouting. At least it isn't aggression because of jealousy, though. You might try ... | |
| 8 month boxer female and 3 yr male rescue | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Jannie, Hello! First let me say to all those that read this that Jannie is a wonderful person with ... A: You have a couple of things going on. Let me address the simple things first. The issue of him ... | |
| female boxer aggression | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: We drove across the country and our 4 year old female boxer rode in the car and stayed in various ... A: Her aggression is because of the move. When a family pet is moved and uprooted from his or her ... | |
| pregnant female boxer | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions my female Jasmine came into first heat and got pregnant she just turned one ... A: I haven't seen a female bother with a male as long as he does not have access to the puppies and ... | |
| 7 month old Boxer biting and aggression | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have boxer that is now 7 months old, and we bought him own when he was 8 weeks old from a breeder. ... A: Eric, This is a typical behavior of him disrespecting you as the alpha. He thinks you are a play ... | |
| weight | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: we have a 6month old boxer (male) and seems to lounge around his food at times and not scoff it down ... A: Don't reduce his food -- actually, I suggest self-feed with Boxers once they are 6 months old. ... | |
| Severe Aggression and Dominance Issues | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a single woman in a 1 dog household. I have a 7 year old male boxer whom I adopted from the ... A: Since he is 7 years old, and established in his relationship with you, he doesn't want or readily ... | |
| pregnant female boxer | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions my female Jasmine came into first heat and got pregnant she just turned one ... A: Yes, one is too young- and her first heat too- but what can you do now? When she goes into labor, ... | |
| Boxer standing over or sitting on other dogs. | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My roommate's 5 month old female boxer puppy keeps standing over or sitting on my two dogs. My dogs ... A: Standing over another dog is a dominating stance- however, I have never heard of sitting on another ... | |
| non stop barking | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Jannie - another question. My male boxer started to bark non stop when I put him in the kennel. I ... A: How long do you keep him in a kennel? I do not like kennels and crates- and what size is the ... | |
| body smell | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: morning Jannie - you have been very helpful in the past, I wanted to hear yourthoughts on another ... A: Body odor is more than likely hormonal. Unless he has a yeast infection- like in his ears. Check ... | |
| My boxers ears look too small | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: we have a great looking 11 week old boxer male. The one thing I have noticed is that his ears are ... A: Since we have been conversing through email- I won't go into it- but as discussed, one parent has ... | |
| boxer puppy (12 weeks) | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: We've got the puppy when she was 8 weeks, came with the 1st shot. We've got her home two days, she ... A: Gardia is a communal disease that you and your family can get from her because it is contagious. I ... | |
| Female boxer aggression with food | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 month old female boxer puppy that my family adores. I have four children ages 3-9. ... A: No, do not use a squirt bottle. That only causes dogs to dislike water, i.e. baths, and playing in ... | |
| aggression | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My 9 month old boxer (male) has been jumping on my couch lately and when I tell him "off" he starts ... A: 9 months old is still puppy. Although, a big puppy. Has anything in your household changed ... | |
| flatulance | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Jannie I would like your opinion/preference on a dog food.I am a boxer lover and have two. Male and ... A: Since you have 2 Boxers, both male and female, it would be whatever the common ... | |
| Female boxer aggression with food | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 month old female boxer puppy that my family adores. I have four children ages 3-9. ... A: Well, you are guilty as most of us are-- feeding people food. A lot of times, it causes the dog to ... | |
| younger boxer/older boston aggression issues | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a 12 year old Boston Terrier that was always the alpha male when we had 2 BTs. After one ... A: Rachel, No, dogs do not hold "grudges" and remember by experience, association, and what takes ... | |
| lil bitty puppy | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: My name is Kristen. I recently got a boxer puppy. She is the runt of the litter and the people I got ... A: Let me address one thing at a time. You are correct. Crate training for "bladder control" is cruel- ... | |
| Breeding Allie | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: My friend and I purchased a boxer, Allie that is 4 years old. We want to breed her with Peanut, also ... A: Andrea, I am confused as to why you would breed Allie and Peanut, just to give away puppies that ... | |
| bed wetting | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: my 6month old boxer is wetting her bedding and sometimes other soft furnishings . she is not yet ... A: No, it isn't strange or unusual since she wasn't house trained-- she doesn't know any better and ... | |
| bed wetting | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: my 6month old boxer is wetting her bedding and sometimes other soft furnishings . she is not yet ... A: At 6 months old- she should have been house trained/broken. Why not? What happened? You begin ... | |
| 18mo old femal boxer | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 18mo old femal boxer ever since I got her she has been sick w/bloody exsplosive diarea I ... A: Do not ever worry about her getting fat. She has had health problems that caused her to be ... | |
| Boxers Behaviour | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old Male Boxer. He is like a Teddy Bear in the house with his immediate family, ... A: By keeping him in a kennel while you have visitors, is only making and creating a worse situation. ... | |
| boxer coats | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering do boxers coat color get darker with age or lighter? A: That depends- but usually lighter. Most pups are born fairly dark, and as they age, in a few weeks, ... | |
| Boxers and Cancer | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My family and I love Boxers. We have had two over the years and they have supplied much joy!! ... A: Whatever dog food you choose- pick an organic, all natural one with no corn, no glutens and no ... | |
| too playful boxers | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My boxer is 6months old. The problem is she plays ruff with my 5 yo son. Problem is they weight is ... A: Your Boxer is a puppy, and puppies play rough and tough, they are taught by momma to be "big, bad, ... | |
| companion for a boxer | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: my friend has a boxer who is quiet energetic. she is considering getting a companion for her. she is ... A: No, I do not believe a Basset Hound would be a wise choice- as a Basset Hound is a "lazy" type, ... | |
| Health | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr old boxer has developed a few large lumps on his body, one inbetween his shoulder blades ... A: Any time there are lumps under the skin or anywhere on the body- requires a vet's attention ... | |
| boxer with lymphoma | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently { 11 day ago } got the bad news about my beloved Boxer,6 1/2 years old , great ... A: Please don't give him (any dog) any type of chicken or poultry bone-- even if it is ground up. ... | |
| boxer with lymphoma | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently { 11 day ago } got the bad news about my beloved Boxer,6 1/2 years old , great ... A: Don, I am so sorry about the cancer. Positive attitude, good diet, and lots of love, go a long way. ... | |
| puppy coat & size | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 questions. When does a boxer lose their puppy coat? We adopted a pup from a boxer rescue. ... A: Boxers really don't have a "puppy coat" but softer hair than it might be as he grows. If your puppy ... | |
| 9 yr. old boxer | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 9 yr. old boxer that is peeing a lot of blood. At first we thought she was in heat, but now ... A: Aside from being in heat- blood in urine is a concern for kidney and/or bladder problems. This is ... | |
| my boxer pup (again) | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i'm lisa, i had written in to you before. i've been researching a bit and i'm beginning to think ... A: Lisa, Yes, make notes of all these things that you've told me in this, and give it to your vet and ... | |
| knot on boxers knee | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a male boxer who is almost 8. A couple months ago I noticed a knot on his knee(under skin). ... A: Very handsome Brindles! I hate to scare you, but, since he is 8 years old, and Boxers being very ... | |
| aggression | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7.5month old boxer pup who is an absolute delight to have. I also have 2 girls aged 6 and 8 ... A: It is highly unusual for a Boxer to bite a child or not get along fabulously with all kids of all ... | |
| boxer | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Are there any genetic problems with getting brindle boxers to gain weight? How do I get weight on a ... A: A Boxer is a Boxer, whether Brindle, or reverse Brindle, Fawn, or White (a genetic gene that both ... | |
| boxer breeding | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old male boxer (fawn), and an 8 month fawn female boxer mix. (father is pure boxer, ... A: YES, she is way too young! She shouldn't be breed until 2 years old. However, if she is already ... | |
| female boxer | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: i have a female boxer 9mths old ,she is in heat for the 1st time ,,tonight she is panting very hard ... A: Karen, I don't see how being in heat has anything to do with her panting --- and when they become ... | |
| Boxer Question | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: We adopted a male boxer about a year ago. He is truly awesome. He does have a habit of submissive ... A: So he is 3 years old, and no previous history. Shelters will always tell you that he was given up- ... | |
| Boxer Question | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: We adopted a male boxer about a year ago. He is truly awesome. He does have a habit of submissive ... A: First, you didn't tell me his age. Second, when you adopted him, was he a resue, how old was he, ... | |
| No puppy energy | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 week male boxer. He has been eating, peeing, pooping, but very little activity. He's ... A: Hollie, you need to get him to your vet immediately. The white gums is a symptom of shock. When ... | |
| Yogurt | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Jannie, In the past I've read somewhere to give boxers yogurt with there food to help ... A: I'm glad they liked it! They think they are really special now. If you ever get the chance to ... | |
| Yogurt | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Good morning Jannie, In the past I've read somewhere to give boxers yogurt with there food to help ... A: You've got some big, healthy Boxers! How old is the 35lb. "pup" 6-7 months old? Yes, yogurt is ... | |
| Boxer | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: ..I have a female boxer who had 5 puppies this past February. I can't tell actually when she goes ... A: Yes, it's too soon, but can be inevitable. My girl had her first litter February of 2006, had her ... | |
| treats | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: How often should my boxers be given treats? And are rawhide treats good or bad for them? They love ... A: Rawhide treats are alright occasionally IF supervised, as they will soften them as they gnaw and ... | |
| When crate training and classes do not work...? | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7month old boxer puppy (spayed), my husband and I are having the most difficult time ... A: My most hated subject- crating. (And excuse me now in advance before reading because I can sound ... | |
| Boxer Birth Weight | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Is there a range of healthy birth weights for boxer puppies? I am interested in bringing home a new ... A: Both her parents are considered small-intermediateness in size, as 55lbs. for mom is average, 70lbs. ... | |
| Boxer Birth Weight | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Is there a range of healthy birth weights for boxer puppies? I am interested in bringing home a new ... A: You haven't told me her age-- but Boxer puppies are generally 1 pound + at birth. As in any ... | |
| pregancy | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a boxer bitch that has not long turned 1, i have had her 5 weeks and just found ... A: Okay, let me reevaluate this question to be sure I have the facts straight: 1) She is supposedly 1 ... | |
| pregnancy | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: How long after green discharge shows will my boxer have pups? A: If the discharge is mild and not heavy- it is normal but my Boxers never had a green discharge until ... | |
| Boxer: frequent urination | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am fostering my sister's dog, a 6 yr old boxer. She has severe allergies to just about ... A: I'm so sorry that your girl has so many health issues- this is really an unusual case-- Thyroid ... | |
| 6-7 year old Boxer aggression? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am sorry I did not mention the situation. We do not allow him on the couches. He was on the ... A: Your original question was: We have had our Boxer since a puppy. The past month he has not been ... | |
| boxer puppy defect concerns | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: good afternoon, I want to buy a cute boxer puppy however the owner informed me that upon her first ... A: I haven't seen a two-eye colored Boxer before- and know of none. White Boxers have brown eyes, as ... | |
| Aggression in a 6-7 year old male Boxer | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: We have had our Boxer since a puppy. The past month he has not been listening to me or my husband. ... A: Boxers don't "turn" as a Pit Bull does-- that breed has been bred for centuries to fight- the Boxer ... | |
| boxer puppy | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering when the best time is to take my puppy of, of puppy food and onto adult, at ... A: I need to know the pup's age- and the fact you referred to him a "puppy" means the answer is do not ... | |
| my boxer puppy... | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: i typed into google about boxer puppies having murmurs, and found a similar question on here. my ... A: Grade 2 is fairly normal for breeds that are prone to heart murmurs. Boxer puppies usually outgrow ... | |
| very sick | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i have a boxer named juicy she is 1 an a half. after about 6 months she started to develope like a ... A: If a vet hasn't diagnosed it and told you the allergies it could be- I would get a new vet. She has ... | |
| Boxer Socialization | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2.5 year old fixed female boxer. We live onsite 24/7 in our accommodation business. ... A: I'm sure that's why she is put with a larger male- because of the size factor when playing and all- ... | |
| new boxer pup | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought an 8 week old boxer male, I also have a very friendly energetic and very strong 2 ... A: If they sleep together during the day, I don' see why he can't sleep with her upstairs. If you feel ... | |
| Boxer Socialization | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2.5 year old fixed female boxer. We live onsite 24/7 in our accommodation business. ... A: There are so many dynamics here- and it's hard to start and get the various factors straight. She ... | |
| new boxer pup | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought an 8 week old boxer male, I also have a very friendly energetic and very strong 2 ... A: This is very difficult to diagnose without being there to witness the playing, then her growling. ... | |
| Boxer becoming aggressive | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: My 20 month old male boxer has become aggressive when anyone we don't know comes to the door or else ... A: Boxers are very protective of their families and homes. When a stranger or anyone, knocks at the ... | |
| My dog has an infection... | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Well long story short, my boxer, Gotti-12months old on saturday, wasn't himself on Sunday. (Not ... A: Blood work can consist of a lot of tests- and your vet probably only ran a few and not the whole ... | |
| White Boxer pups | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My partner and really want to get a boxer pup. We have found a breeder who is selling their ... A: Some white Boxers are born deaf and some blind- or both. Deafness is more common. The sex of the pup ... | |
| phenolpropanalime/urinary incontinence | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I just read your response to Harold & Patricia about Jed, who developed urinary incontinence. I ... A: CMT, however, I generally never recommend medications because of liability issues and also because ... | |
| hard sore/cyst on boxer pups chest | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: my puppy developed a dime sized lump on her chest just below her nipple overnight. The past cpl days ... A: Since it is hard and not soft as a sebaceous cyst would be, I would think it is a symptom of ... | |
| boxer puppy | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: We will be picking up a boxer puppy by the end of the month. We went to see her last weekend, she is ... A: I suggest asking the breeder if you can take her to your vet for a health-wellness check up. Get a ... | |
| Menstrual cycle | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My boxer is nine months old, how long will her bleeding take to stop.What wood be the longest and ... A: Josh, you're in for a lot of new experience. A bitch heat cycle last approximately three (3) weeks. ... | |
| puppy being sick | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i have tried not giving him anything to eat for a few hours but as soon as i do give him some thing ... A: There is absolutely no way to diagnose something as being "sick." If you are referring to him ... | |
| whelping | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my boxer had 3 puppies this morning but she is still acting like she is in labor is it possible that ... A: If she hasn't nested in to nurse her 3 puppies, and is still panting and pacing- circling and the ... | |
| 6 month female boxer | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6 month female boxer. This is our first boxer and we need your help. I was told by the ... A: Spaying does not stunt growth- it simply stops reproduction. Have you asked your vet his or her ... | |
| Puppy weight gain | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: my female boxer, just had a litter of 10 lovely pups. I know the answer to my question may vary but, ... A: Newborn Boxer puppies generally weigh one pound at birth. The first few days and week they loose a ... | |
| Boxer Puppy with soft lump on back | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male boxer puppy. We just noticed last night that he has a soft lump on his ... A: If it moves, then it is probably a sebaceous cyst. Read this and let me know if that is probably ... | |
| 8 yr old male boxer | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i recently tried to breed my 8 year old male boxer with our 2 year old female boxer.they didn't tie ... A: Just because it appeared so clumsy and as though he didn't know what to do doesn't necessarily mean ... | |
| female boxers fighting | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have had 2 female boxers from several years, unfortunately my 13 year passed away about a month ... A: Unfortunately, this is the problem with female Boxers. They are the aggressive one of the gender. ... | |
| Leila - 3 1/2 yr old boxer's weight and panting | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions. I have a healthy female boxer who only eats only 2 cups of food per day (on ... A: Actually, you didn't ask any question. LOL! But I think the jest of it is her weight being ... | |
| Black Urine | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 %26 1/2 year old reverse brindle neutered male boxer who has black urine. I was ... A: Donna, You sound as though you are doing all that you can to get to the bottom of this. I've ... | |
| 1 Year old male boxer is sick | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful male boxer that I rescued about6 months ago. I woke up last night to him ... A: No, Cicely- it is impossible to diagnose. I highly recommend and plead and urge you to get him to ... | |
| Fighting Boxer Girl | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I just adopted a 3yr Old female Boxer not spayed, that was on her way to animal shelter. we have a ... A: Okay-- she was raised with her brother- and recently the mother was put to sleep... My I ask why ... | |
| Fighting Boxer Girl | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I just adopted a 3yr Old female Boxer not spayed, that was on her way to animal shelter. we have a ... A: You stated she is 3 years old and on her way to a shelter. Do you know her history at all? I have ... | |
| knobbly knees | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: we have a UK male boxer puppy 18 weeks . we have recently had pointed out that his front legs have a ... A: Both front legs? This sounds like a genetic birth defect. I cannot diagnose it without a picture ... | |
| getting a secon boxer | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I currently have a 2yr old male boxer and are considering getting a female boxer pup. ... A: A female is fine. Remember, a female is the aggressor of the breed, not the male. A male and ... | |
| Boxer2yr.male,chases 2yr. Fem. cat | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 2yr. old Boxer,about 4days ago and I have a 2yr. old cat, witch hides from the ... A: Linda, I hate to tell you this-- but Boxers are notorious for hating cats- at minimum, chasing them. ... | |
| Mast Cell Tumors in Boxers | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 Boxers and these bring it up to 7 that we have had in our life time. I've never had one ... A: Read these to help understand: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_mast_cell_tumors.html ... | |
| boxers in heat | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My boxer is in her first heat, and my wife and had some concerned about how long the heat will last. ... A: Her cycle normally last 28-20 days each time, every 5-6 months. If it doesn't last that length of ... | |
| urinating in the house after having puppies | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: She hasnt peed or pooped in teh house since she was a puppy and now it seems really out of control. ... A: No, this is not normal-- and dangerous. She could have a urinary infection, common after giving ... | |
| size & digestive issues | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I rescued Roxy from our local shelter. She was listed as a shepard mix. Whatever--instantly fell ... A: Whatever her generics (and without the jutting jaw, I would say Pit Bull, not Boxer) I would feed ... | |
| Boxer Heat Cycles | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old Boxer was bred once at 5 years of age and produced a healthy litter of 7. It's now ... A: Her heat cycle should be every 5-6 months. Heats don't vary by once a year, let alone 15 months. ... | |
| Does my puppy have stunted growth | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a year and a half year old Boxer, Hershey. I was wondering if she was at all under weight. ... A: 50 lbs. is not under weight. My 5 year old female, fluctuates weight between 50-60 pounds. She is ... | |
| boxer barking in crate | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: please help my boxer is a 9 month old male he is so loyal and loving he gets lots of exercise, ... A: He is only 9 months old- he has to use the potty but might not because to anxious to get out- but he ... | |
| Graying early/bumps on back | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My boxer dog is just 6 years old. My daughter got a small puppy 6 months ago. My boxer took to him ... A: The graying is normal- she is 6 years old and the "average" life span of a Boxer is 10 years: ... | |
| aggression | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: We have a male boxer 1 1/2 yrs old. I am home with him all day while I take care of my 20 month old ... A: Boxers are playful, some more than others, and by jumping up on you shows he wants to play. He is ... | |
| boxer vomiting. | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old black male boxer. He coughs alot and you see him start to gag or try to bring ... A: There is no such thing as a "black" Boxer. If he is that dark, then he is a reverse Brindle Boxer. ... | |
| boxer pimples | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: my boxer is 2 1/2 years old, and isn't fixed. She has been receiving pimples , and new ones ... A: I suppose you are referring to the pimple/bumps on her face, right? 2 1/2 years old is a little ... | |
| Health Question | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Jannie, Our two year old boxer, Murphy, has developed a hard protrusion on the last rib on his ... A: I am so sorry, but this is life threatening and does require a vet ASAP. Call your vet, and if you ... | |
| Choosing a boxer | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking at purchasing a boxer puppy for a long time now but I have been cautious because ... A: You have to select a breeder that offers AKC credentials so you know both parents are pure-bred and ... | |
| thunderstroms | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a quick question, We have 3 boxers, 2 are 20 months old and one is 5 months old. We have ... A: This is common with any breed of dog, but Boxers seem to be sensitive to thunder and lightening- ... | |
| I think my Rocky has hives | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I stumbled across a similar question however I may have a different case. Rocky is 8months and ... A: First, join Boxerworld.com and check the forums and post the problem there-- those people are Boxer ... | |
| 3 year old male boxer- dog aggression | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: We have just rehomed a 3 year old male boxer about 5 weeks ago. We don't know much about his past ... A: Neutering has nothing to do with aggression or behavior. The standing over another dog is alpha. ... | |
| crates | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 1 year old Boxer. He has had a yard up until now though he was in the house some too. ... A: I'm not sure of the crate set up you are referring to... but I would suggest the extra large wire ... | |
| skin problem | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My boxer is three years old. Lately he's been having skin problem on his face, similar to ... A: If the pimples are producing puss and is also spreading- it is now a staff infection and needs the ... | |
| Boxer puppy | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 week old boxer and I have a few questions. How much should I be feeding him? I give him ... A: I am an avid fan of the "self-feeding" method. That is having his food and water (fresh, changed ... | |
| Boxer's breathing habits | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: We have a 7yom whom seems to hyperventilate when relaxing in the house. Upon lying down, he will ... A: Bubba is gorgeous and he is a big, big boy. That might be the cause for his breathing. Boxers get ... | |
| 10 month old boxer shows no signs of testicles | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a 10 month old boxer who is perfect in everyway but just one thing, his testicles have not ... A: Theo is gorgeous! With undescending testicles throughout life, increases a chance of cancer- ... | |
| 10 month old boxer shows no signs of testicles | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 10 month old boxer who is perfect in everyway but just one thing, his testicles have not ... A: Actually, his testicles should have dropped by this age. There is a condition where they remain ... | |
| pregant boxer | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: A: There is no way to tell by not seeing and giving her an examination, but her size would be an ... | |
| Is my puppy lonely | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a three and a half month old boxer. He is very playful and completely adorable. I ... A: Boxers don't do well left outside- they are short-nosed and get over heated more easily than other ... | |
| Is my puppy lonely | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a three and a half month old boxer. He is very playful and completely adorable. I ... A: That is not anything someone can say--- there are factors involved. Do you both work? If you work, ... | |
| Boxer Puppy's continuous season. | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Our Boxer bitch, Maud, is 10.5 months old. She began her season on or around the 1st May 2009 and is ... A: Heat cycles ae approximately 30 days. Sometimes a discharge can follow, but not often. Her vulva ... | |
| Boxer's Front Teeth | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Our 2-year old boxer's front bottom teeth (the middle two teeth) are worn down nearly to the gums. ... A: It sounds like cavities. Dogs get cavities too, in spite of how well we take care of them. Let the ... | |
| pregnant boxer? | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: OK so my felame boxer D.O.G. is going to be six in August. When she went into her first season she ... A: No, the size of their stomachs and weight gain is not an indication. She might only be carrying 1 ... | |
| Small boxer | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Our one year old male fawn boxer only weighs a little over 40 lbs. This seems very small. He eats ... A: I can not believe a one year old male Boxer weighing 40 pounds is not a concern for your vet. He is ... | |
| Blind White Boxer | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you might be able to give some advice on how to stimulate a blind boxer's mind. He ... A: Pass the information and the web sites on to the foster mom, and Bluegrass Boxer Rescue for the care ... | |
| Blind White Boxer | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you might be able to give some advice on how to stimulate a blind boxer's mind. He ... A: Working and training with your blind Boxer (as long as his is not deaf too)is beneficial in keeping ... | |
| aggressive at times | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: but something kicks in and they really start to go at it,(fight). .my wife is even afraid to break ... A: It is typical of the fighting, especially with opposite genders and siblings. You need to get this ... | |
| introducing new boxer to our household | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old beautiful male boxer who is a gem. Have 2 kids who really respect and love him. ... A: The Boxers already know each other because you said she is established in your family... ...so ... | |
| Dry nose | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Our male boxer had a dry nose so we thought he might be sick. His nose is now wet in front but on ... A: A dry nose is very much like chapped lips, typically a lack of good moisture in the body and ... | |
| Boxer change in behavior bit my nephew | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: This weekend out of know where my sister's boxer growled and bit her son. The Boxer is 5, and a new ... A: I am not answering but responding that I have over twenty years of training and breeding Boxers. ... | |
| Boxer change in behavior bit my nephew | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: This weekend out of know where my sister's boxer growled and bit her son. The Boxer is 5, and a new ... A: Okay, they got Jade when she was a puppy with no problems, then got Goose, the Corgi, as a puppy ... | |
| blood in urine | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I noticed a question you had back in January regarding blood in your 10 year old Boxer's urine. Did ... A: Just as in people, kidneys are the culprit, such as kidney stones,etc. Although I can not say what ... | |
| Name of Bumps on Boxer | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what causes, and what is the name of the bumps that are normally found on the face ... A: Sorry, Sandy. There isn't any "technical" name for that as far as I know or have ever heard. It is ... | |
| Name of Bumps on Boxer | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what causes, and what is the name of the bumps that are normally found on the face ... A: Since your husband is so "in love" with your Boxer girl- and the breed (we all get hooked on Boxers ... | |
| Boxer pooping issue | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: (we recently moved into a new house) We will take her out at night and she will poop and pee outside ... A: Yes, when any dog is moved-- it is a new location and this is a 1) rebellious act and 2) marking ... | |
| Testicular Cancer | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old male boxer (will be 10 on August 28th) has cancer in his left testicle. I took him to ... A: I got this off a web site of a vet: "Treatment usually consists of surgical neutering. Because of ... | |
| Boxer change in behavior bit my nephew | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: This weekend out of know where my sister's boxer growled and bit her son. The Boxer is 5, and a new ... A: Let me get these facts straight and in order. Your sister owns the Boxer-- not you. The Boxer is 5 ... | |
| my white boxer | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: me and my husband just recently bought a female white boxer, she does have patch of fawn around her ... A: A white Boxer has a "white" gene. Sometimes, white Boxers are born deaf. Sometimes blind, sometimes ... | |
| My Boxers Behavior | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old female boxer. About a month and a half ago she injured her left hind leg. I ... A: Rimadyl is a pain medicine for arthritis and not the right medicine to treat her. Get another vet. ... | |
| Boxer Jealousy? | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: We have taken our 1 year old boxer to our friend's cabin twice now. She knows our friend's lab well ... A: You said that your Boxer get along with your friend's Lab well, but not the other dog that show up, ... | |
| Vomiting | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: My father had a Boxer who is around a year old now, she was a rescue. She had begun to throw up all ... A: Consistent vomiting could be a number of things. And what did the vet say? What did the vet do ... | |
| Boxer Skin allergies | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am at a loss to help my Boxer and his skin condition. He is a year and almost 2 months. We ... A: The sweet potato and fish diet is one of the best for sensitivities. Get a new vet. Immediately. ... | |
| Boxer bitch, false pregnancy? | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Well I have a 3 year old boxer female, she started her heat on April 1st and was flagging the male ... A: She is in an emotional state of mind and will mourn not having her puppies-- it would be best to ... | |
| Boxer bitch, false pregnancy? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Well I have a 3 year old boxer female, she started her heat on April 1st and was flagging the male ... A: The 63 day gestation period has passed. She was not pregnant. It is a false pregnancy, and ... | |
| orphan boxer puppies | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: One week ago I was give 2 boxer puppies, a male and a female was told then that they were 4-5 weeks ... A: Have you taken them to your vet for a wellness checkup? (I looked at the pictures after answering ... | |
| Should we get another boxer? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are wondering if we should get another boxer? Currently, we have Lola, a 2yr old ... A: I am assuming that your 2 year old girl hasn't had a litter of pups due to being spayed. What I ... | |
| skin problems | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old male boxer who started scratching excessively,way more than usual.He scratches to ... A: Andy, This is a case that the owner has done everything right and nothing works. It is time to ... | |
| about my boxer | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: my boxer just had pups 2weeks ago she had 5pups the runt she laid on and killed it.the other one i ... A: First, take them and momma to the vet. Secondly,the black direha is normal but should go away soon. ... | |
| 7 MONTH BOXER CRATE PAD PROTECTION | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: WHAT CAN I PUT IN MY 7MONTH OLD BOXER CRATE SO HE CAN LAY DOWN ON WITHOUT DESTROYING IT? I'VE TRIED ... A: Your Boxer has separation anxiety and destroys the bedding due to anxiety. Apparently, he is in the ... | |
| Boxer breeding | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I would have asked this in Basset hounds but the description for the only basset hound expert said ... A: No, dogs can not get pregnant any other way. EVERY male's penis will swell up and can not get free ... | |
| Boxer breeding | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I would have asked this in Basset hounds but the description for the only basset hound expert said ... A: Did the male hang up with her for 10-15 minutes? If he did not- then he did not mate with her- he ... | |
| boxer puppy (female) | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: 1. is there a way to find out if our female boxer puppy is full bred? my husband rushed to this ... A: Bailey is gorgeous! She does appear to be full-blooded by what I can see of her in the picture. ... | |
| Boxer ran away with leash!! | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old male boxer. I was walking him and he was startled by a loud noise. He ran off ... A: No, Boxers do not run away a lot. It is not breed-specific. But, all dogs will run away if they get ... | |
| boxer puppy (female) | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: 1. is there a way to find out if our female boxer puppy is full bred? my husband rushed to this ... A: You didn't mention the age of the puppy.... All puppies are easily distracted and playful; they are ... | |
| 10 yrs old female boxer with possible health problems | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I am writting to you with deep sadness, I fear we might already know the answer to the questions we ... A: Get her back to the vet-- vomiting yellow bile is renal failure. (kidney failure) She MUST be put ... | |
| boxer throwing up | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: SHE US TO DO THIS ONCE IN A WHILE BEFOR IF SHE ATE TO FAST BUT KNOW IVE NOTICED SHES THROWING UP ... A: If she is pregnant-- food might disagree with her-- and of course, pregnancy. Whatever dog food you ... | |
| 11 month year old boxer pup | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My question is in regards to my puppy boxers' weight and eating habits. I understand he is still ... A: A good, all natural (NO corn and NO corn glutens in ingredients) puppy is still best for him. Check ... | |
| puppy food | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: my boxer pup Milo is 10 weeks old. since he is in a growing stage i want to give him solid food ... A: First, I recommend an all natural, high protein puppy food with NO corn and NO corn glutens which ... | |
| Boxer with yellow puss in eyes | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer mix 7 month old male pup and a 1 year old male boxer. they both have yellow puss ... A: I would have said allergies cause the pus, however, your other dog has caught it, so it is ... | |
| tail docking | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I asked my vet if he could dock it more when I have him neutered. The vet said yes and agreed the ... A: I would really like to see a picture or know how long "is longer than normal." My Boxers have 3 ... | |
| Boxer Cough | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female boxer and I've noticed lately that whenever she is excited and is playing ... A: She's getting overly excited. My female does that-- especially when playing in the water hose and ... | |
| boxer dog overdue | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: her pups on the 1 June, she feels good her pups move and feel ok and hasn't produced any milk what ... A: How many days pregnant has she been? Whelping is 63 days. It isn't uncommon to have them 56-67 (68) ... | |
| Lumps on my Boxer | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I cant see any scabs or bite marks and there is no bleeding but he has been scratching a little more ... A: This sounds like a flea allergy. Fleas bite, and an allergic dog will get bumps. Or, it can be food ... | |
| Boxer behavior disorder | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My boxer Dixie is 2 years old. I have had her since she was 4 months old. She did NOT get ... A: I recommend buying her a KONG. Buy the big one, RED KONG. Fill it with peanut butter, or buy the ... | |
| Boxer behavior disorder | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My boxer Dixie is 2 years old. I have had her since she was 4 months old. She did NOT get ... A: I don't know how a under 4 month old could be abused unless she had another owner prior to you-- ... | |
| boxer question | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Subject boxer question QuestionWe have an 8 year old boxer and we took her to the vet did a ... A: You might either ask your vet for some anti-inflammatory meds for her arthritis (I do not recommend ... | |
| boxer question | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Subject boxer question QuestionWe have an 8 year old boxer and we took her to the vet did a ... A: Not really. It could be, but probably not. She is old. Boxers lifespan is 10 years. Although, they ... | |
| Bumps all over my Boxer | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My 6 month old Boxer, Bruno, started developing bumps on his skin today at about 2 pm. You can see ... A: There are 3 main things that I would be considered: 1. hives, 2. folliculitis, and 3. pyoderma. ... | |
| estrus in boxers | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: At what age the first symptpms of estrus occurs ,generally,i have six months old brindle beauty ... A: Generally, it is close to 1 year old, however, it can be 8-9 months old. She will swell and ... | |
| Breeding Whites | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching the genetics on coat colors and I am aware of the controversy on breeding ... A: Yes, if Brindle grandparents are in the mix, and you have a Fawn you are breeding to a Brindle, you ... | |
| Breeding Whites | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been researching the genetics on coat colors and I am aware of the controversy on breeding ... A: "Breeding two whites together will reinforce and continue the ill effects of this recessive gene. ... | |
| panting | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11 month old female boxer. She wieghs about 65 lbs. and the last vet visit he said she was ... A: Excursion causes over heating-- in animals and humans. Animals "sweat" with their tongues-- they ... | |
| running | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I just recently adopted a 2 year old boxer mix from a shelter. Pulling during walks is probably what ... A: He isn't conditioned to run, so please stop running him. Just because you are a runner, and can ... | |
| Boxers Weight | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My boxers weighs 47-50 lbs at 1 yr, is this normal, is he small or does he have a health issue? A: That is normal, he is still growing. Boxer's frames can be small frame, medium frame, or large ... | |
| Housebreaking- Mo | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I purchased "Mo"(Moses) our 7 week old Male Boxer puppy Monday evening ... A: Being puppy, he is resilient like kids are. He will adapt. Also being puppy, he won't always be ... | |
| Housebreaking- Mo | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I purchased "Mo"(Moses) our 7 week old Male Boxer puppy Monday evening ... A: First, let me say that you and Eric are being very responsible and loving with Mo. Kuddos to you. ... | |
| boxer/pit bull puppy | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a 8 week old boxer/pit bull puppy named Musket, We have had her for about a month now, her ... A: Musket is way too young to be off mother-- although you said mom won't feed them. They should have ... | |
| ADDING A NEW BOXER PUPPY W/ A MALE BOXER: FEMALE VS MALE | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: We are thinking about getting a new boxer puppy. We currently have a 6yr. old male boxer in the ... A: It is a 50%-50% split. I have had great success in placing a female puppy in a house with an older ... | |
| Socialization problem | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a female boxer named Sasha and she is about 10 weeks old. i also have a pair of Alexandria ... A: 10 weeks old is extremely young. She is playful as any puppy. She views you as her play buddy and ... | |
| Male 2.5 over protective boxers | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have two 2.5 male desexed boxers and a 4 month old baby girl. On the whole the2 boys are very well ... A: He thinks he is your protector and is attached to you. He doesn't want to share you either. He ... | |
| To Spade or not to spade? | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a 16 week female boxer that our vet recommended we have spade. I thought 16 wks was a bit ... A: Personally, I wouldn't spay (not spade) until at least 6-7 months old. Preferably before her first ... | |
| Boxers and cancer | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer who has allergies and has had a few eye ulcers and ear problems because of the ... A: Has a biopsy been taken from the lump in her mouth to determine IF it's cancerous or benign? Find a ... | |
| 70 mon Male Socialization | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 7 month old, un fixed, male boxer. He is adorable, except he came to us with ... A: Training usually begins earlier as you know, but couldn't help because of his previous ... | |
| boxer changing color | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a fawn colored two and a half years old. On his underbody and inside the back legs, his white ... A: As they age, the skin coloring changes. It's hormonal. My female Boxer has undergone skin color ... | |
| My Male Boxers Agression | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3yr. old male boxer. He used to be great and playful with all dogs and people, but apx 2 ... A: That early event when he was 1 year old, has caused him to distrust other dogs. He is protecting the ... | |
| Aggression | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old male & a 1 1/2yr old male that seem to be having more frequent spats. I am ... A: The 1 1/2 year old is challenging the 4 year old for the alpha position. Neuter both males at the ... | |
| puppy boxers and parvo | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: i wrote to you when my puppies were first born and you recommended a fantastic puppy formula which ... A: You can buy the deworming medicine and bring it home and administer it yourself. I have forgotten ... | |
| Boxer heat cycle | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 female Boxers, Mom and daughter. The Mom is almost 8 yrs old now, but I remember that she ... A: Heat cycles can begin as early as 4 months old which is not normal of course. The average is 10 ... | |
| Boxer puppies | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: We have had boxers in the past and find them to be the most lovable and good companions ever. Our ... A: All puppies, especially Boxer puppies, are little, aggressive-playing, chewers. Mama taught them to ... | |
| puppy boxers and parvo | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: i wrote to you when my puppies were first born and you recommended a fantastic puppy formula which ... A: Have you taken the pups to your vet? They should be old enough to get Parvo vaccinations-- and ask ... | |
| Boxers fighting | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: 2 female boxers have got along until 2 weeks ago, they get in some serious fights. usually when kids ... A: You didn't give me any background info; their ages? Have they grown up together? Sisters? What? If ... | |
| Peeing in crate & aggression problems | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have two boxers, one female and one male. The female is 7 years old and the male ... A: Place his food and water in one corner of the kitchen, and hers in another far corner away from each ... | |
| Peeing in crate & aggression problems | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have two boxers, one female and one male. The female is 7 years old and the male ... A: Females Boxers are even more territorial than males. She is the boss of the house. Feeding them in ... | |
| Boxer urination excessively and suddenly | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I acquired Jed, a two or three year old Boxer from a rescue firm S.A.F.E. All was good ... A: Why would he be taking Phenylpropanalamine? It is used as a decongestant and highly unusual. ... | |
| Skin issues | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old female boxer/ pit mix so im hoping maybe you can help me even though she is ... A: There could be many possibilities.... Pregnancy has nothing to do with her lip or her chewing on ... | |
| 8 month old boxer poop | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old female boxer, her name is Bella. We feed her 2 times a day about a cup and a ... A: First of all, she needs a good puppy food. A all natural, high protein puppy food with NO corn and ... | |
| adding a 2nd Boxer | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old male Boxer who is fixed and I am thinking of brining in another Boxer puppy into ... A: It is a myth that two females can't co-exist in the household. I have numerous female puppies I've ... | |
| buying a boxer puppy | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a boxer puppy around August. I have been in contact with a few breeders. One ... A: If the bitch has nipples dragging the ground, the owner (I will not call them breeder!) has breed ... | |
| estrogen for boxer | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 10months old boxer bitch who weighs 20 kgs,i think she is undergrown;is it because she ... A: If my math is right, she is weighing about 43 lbs. in USA pounds. That isn't bad at all considering ... | |
| boxer's aggression towards cats | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old boxer (Petunuia) who is the most gentle, loving dog. However, she does not ... A: Attacking cats is her natural instinct. Dogs and cats do not mix. The only way a dog will co-exit ... | |
| relationship | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a boxer puppy (male) he was born on February 9th 2009 and on his 8th week i got him ... A: Puppies don't have memories just yet. Older dogs do. Don't fret though, he is resilient and will ... | |
| RE: Appetite/ Skin Irritation | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I took a pic of Champ to give you a better visual of what he looks like. A: He is handsome. I would put some weight on him though. A high protein all natural dog food, no ... | |
| Appetite/ Skin Irritation (Warning!!: its long... sorry) | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: OK so here my questions (smile) I read some of the other questions similar to mine yet their ... A: 1st: Boxers are "grazers" more so than other breeds. For that, you should SELF-FEED; Keep his food ... | |
| 2 YEAR MALE BOXER | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: WE HAVE JUST ACQUIRED A 2 YEARS OLD MALE BOXER. PLEASE TELL ME ALL ABOUT THE BREED? A: Join Boxerworld.com Go to the forums and read the posts. Also, go to: ... | |
| Behavior/Potty Training | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old female boxer Isabella, she broke her leg at 8 weeks from jumping off the couch, ... A: It sounds like a few things are going on here. I don't know your weather conditions, but weather ... | |
| My Boxer's character has suddenly changed | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had Bruno my red male Boxer since he was 3 months old. He has been through obedience ... A: Are you in the UK? I ask because of your spelling :) Bruno is now 3 years old, correct? A ... | |
| Getting a 2nd boxer | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old fixed male boxer, Hans, with excessive energy. I am considering getting him a ... A: Boxers are social animals, and if you own 1 Boxer, you should own 2. Since Hans is fixed, a fixed ... | |
| frothing in the crate | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Our boxer female is 7 months old. We've had her since January and she's wonderful! The only problem ... A: Lynn, you have a serious problem. She has separation anxiety and on top of that, used to being ... | |
| Breeding | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything I should be aware of on my boxer's preganacy. I'm told boxers can have trouble ... A: Boxers do not have any more trouble or problems than any other breed. If it is her first pregnancy, ... | |
| taking care of the bitch after whelping puppies | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: my two year old female boxer had a litter of 7 last night(this is her first).is there anything ... A: For her, a high protein PUPPY FOOD. Yes, puppy food. As long as she is nursing, feed her puppy food. ... | |
| deaf white boxers | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: U was given a female boxer 5 weeks ago. I knew she was deaf and I could never breed her and that's ... A: The reason the crate training is not going well is because she is deaf. She is feeling confused and ... | |
| 14 yr old male german boxer | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My German male boxer Tuff is all of a sudden loosing weight. He eats well, is STILL energetic, no ... A: Lisa, you have been exceptional fortunate to have Boxers live that long. The average life span is 10 ... | |
| Osteoarthritis | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My 7yo boxer/lab mix male suddenly started loosing strength in his rear legs. I've always known he ... A: The hip problems is hip dysplasia and comes from the Lab side-- not the Boxer side. Boxers live an ... | |
| 8 month female boxer ear issue | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a female boxer that has natural ears. She's eight months old and is the light of my life. I'm ... A: I'll state right off that I am glad they are natural ears. I am against cropping the ears. She is ... | |
| extreme vocalization | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old female boxer. Lately she has been getting extremely vocal in play. At the ... A: Did she become more vocal after you got the St. Bernard? A only child Boxer might not be so vocal-- ... | |
| boxer pup vomiting | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My 8 month old boxer male keeps vomiting!! Usually once a day, usually after eating. The food isn't ... A: Yes, as it can take months for food allergies to show signs. Signs can be a combination of things ... | |
| boxer pup vomiting | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My 8 month old boxer male keeps vomiting!! Usually once a day, usually after eating. The food isn't ... A: First, the testicles descend upon maturity, and will most any time now. If not in a month or so, as ... | |
| Boxer stud? | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 boxers a male and a female, We bred them last year he was 3 years old and the female was 2. ... A: Before you breed, you need to study the process from A to Z. There is more to breeding than mating ... | |
| natural birth after c-section | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I am curious if it is possible for a bitch to whelp naturally after having a c-section. Thank you A: It may depend on the circumstances of the c-section. Some vets preform a c-section when it was not ... | |
| Exercise | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 years old and have finally managed to persuade parents to buy a boxer puppy! There are a few ... A: Don't keep the puppy crated for hours and hours, and make sure you have a room that is "puppy ... | |
| Brindle with blue eyes | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to have a brindle boxer puppy with blue eyes? A: Boxer puppies, whether Brindle or Fawn, will have blue eyes up to age 5 months old, and sometimes, 6 ... | |
| boxer pup two tiny chihuahuas | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a f boxer rescue pup to walk/run with but have two tiny unspayed f chihuahuas. after ... A: Chihuahuas are little imps. They require a lot of attention and vie to be the center of attention. ... | |
| boxer pup two tiny chihuahuas | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I want to get a f boxer rescue pup to walk/run with but have two tiny unspayed f chihuahuas. after ... A: We "spay" females and "neuter" males. As in any situation where we bring a new puppy into a ... | |
| boxer tongue | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: my 3 1/2year old boxer bitch has just started drooling excessivly. she wont let us look in her mouth ... A: Although young, that sounds like symptoms of a stroke. Unless she has bitten her tongue or cut her ... | |
| balding | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: i wonder if you could help me on knowing what is the best treatment for bald patches on a boxer ... A: Any balding patches is an indication of mange. This is mite manage. You can alleviate her itching ... | |
| Boxers | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My family (myself, wife and 3 daughters) are looking about for a new puppy. My preference is for a ... A: Those beliefs are hogwash and untrue. Any dog can be unruly if not socialized and trained. Both of ... | |
| Boxers red eyes | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My boxer is 2 years old. His eyes have always been kinda red. Sometimes they are more red than ... A: If you are talking about red under the eye on the bottom lid-- it is called "third eye." Don't ask ... | |
| Breeding my female boxer | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My female boxer is either going before/during/or after her heat cycle. She has had a liter before ... A: She will remain swollen throughout the heat cycle. A heat cycle is around 28-20 days. The swelling ... | |
| eye | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a five week old white male boxer. His eyes are blue and are parting to the outside. Is this ... A: Sometimes, we have weak eye muscles that allow the eye ball to move in unusual positions-- people ... | |
| my boxers weight and eyes | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: i just got this boxer puppy from a friend , shes 3 years old , and when i went to pick her up she ... A: 3 years old is not a puppy. Do you mean 3 months old? There is no such thing as "cherry surgery." ... | |
| eye | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a five week old white male boxer. His eyes are blue and are parting to the outside. Is this ... A: I believe that might be a sign of going blind. White Boxers can be born deaf or go deaf a little ... | |
| My two month old female boxer | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a two month old female boxer who has thick yellowish drainage coming from her vagina. I ... A: I've heard of this in young female pups before and it is a sign of a urinary infection usually-- ... | |
| Black spots. | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Ok, well about a week or two ago, i noticed my dog missing some hair near his rear end on his back. ... A: It could be a number of things. There is a "black spot" disease of the skin. It could be thyroid ... | |
| female boxer behavior | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6-7 years female boxer name Mocca. Lately, her behavior being lock in crate been out of ... A: Have you moved recently, changed the family work days or hours recently, any change at all in the ... | |
| boxer bitch aggressiveness | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have had male boxers and now have my first bitch. She is desexed and is 1 year old. I find that ... A: Did you get her at 1 year old? If so, you don't know the history up to that age... it could have ... | |
| 13 y/o boxer peeing in house | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Kelsi my 13 y/o boxer is peeing in our house (especially our newly done basement) but now she just ... A: We don't "put down" our elderly because of their bladder incontinence, so why put our beloved pets ... | |
| Dominance | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old spayed boxer and owned from a puppy. She has a wonderful temperament but ... A: Well Gerald, I think you pegged it.... .... she was probably bullied, and now picked up the bad ... | |
| information/education | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My bitch is in her first heat and seems to have been bleeding alot longer than my reading says she ... A: Here is some useful breeding info: http://www.dibridboxers.co.uk/BREEDING-FROM-YOUR-BOXER-BITCH ... | |
| twitching ears | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: Our youngest boxer, Sadie - age 7, started twitching her ears about a year ago but this problem is ... A: If the vet ran tests and everything is fine, with no disease, etc. I would imagine it is either ... | |
| first heat | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My bitch is in her first heat and seems to have been bleeding alot longer than my reading says she ... A: It is not unusual for longer or short bleeding in first heats. And the heat cycle itself lasts ... | |
| How to stop my boxer from attacking my cats | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Recently I adopted a rescued 16 mo old boxer named Butch. For the first year of his life he had been ... A: Get a dog whistle, or any "loud" obnoxious whistle. Each and every time he displays the "want to" ... | |
| boxer weight | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a boxer boy that is 1yr and 7months old that is neutered. He was born on 6/15/07. We took ... A: An adult male should weigh 70-85 lbs. If his ribs and spine are showing, take him to the vet for a ... | |
| Boxer pup has cold | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: and her mother refusing to take her after the c-section. Well We had a really bad winter storm, ... A: Of course you need to carry her in to your vet's office first thing Tuesday morning upon opening and ... | |
| Males Boxers around Newborn Pups | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a pregnant female and a male boxer that are house dogs. My boxer is ready to give birth ... A: Each bitch is somewhat different on the time... She will literally attack him, and try to kill him ... | |
| agression | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old male boxer whom I have owned for almost 1 year now. Previous owner said he never had ... A: The previous owner is not telling you the whole truth-- there was something that causes the ... | |
| boxer peeing blood | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: my 10 year old brindel boxer is urinating blood but only at the very end of her peeing, we took her ... A: I would have said an urinary tract infection, and the test should have shown that. She isn't peeing ... | |
| My Older Boxer Buddy | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7-8 year old deaf white Boxer, who is the smartest dog I have. We have trained him and ... A: He is old, and nearing his end of life. He is like an elderly human, and has bladder contingency. ... | |
| pure boxer?? | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on picking up a boxer i have attached 3 photos i am being told that she is a pure ... A: Boxers have two mussels. A short, wide jowl, and a narrow, longer jowl. My female has a longer, ... | |
| Extremely Small Male Boxer Pup | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am an owner of one female Boxer pup, aged 10 months. Last week, I brought home our newest ... A: He should normally weigh 1 pound at birth and weigh approximately 10-14 lbs. now. Feed him a ... | |
| Boxer breeding | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 boxers, of course, our last being an 8 month girl. The others are boys, the oldest being ... A: DO NOT attempt to mate her until she is 2 years old. She will not be emotionally or physically ... | |
| Can my boxer get pregnant while not in heat? | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: My boxer faith is over a year and half. She had her first heat when she was a year old. It came ... A: She can not get pregnant if she is not in heat. She wouldn't even allow a male to mount her. She ... | |
| boxer question | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer and she is about 11 months old. She is the most loving and sweet dog, she doesnt ever ... A: If she is play growling, or is really aggressively growling, you need to stop the behavior now. Put ... | |
| wondering bout boxer false pregnancy | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a 3 yr old female brindle boxer, she never been fixed but i was told to get her fixed ... A: She has had puppies, there is no doubt. It appears she just had them, or is in her first heat after ... | |
| Boxer wiegh to THIN! | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer that is almost 2 years old. At the last checkup, she only weighed 46 lbs. The vet ... A: Change dog foods; she needs a high protein natural dog food that does not contain corn and corn ... | |
| White pups | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My boxer had puppies in Sunday the 18th, she hsd 2 white females. I did not think she would since ... A: Hopefully they will not be deaf. Not all white Boxers are, so I will be positive for you. Remember, ... | |
| White pups | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My boxer had puppies in Sunday the 18th, she hsd 2 white females. I did not think she would since ... A: Kimberly, First off, you shouldn't breed a bitch until she is at minimum 2 years old. Yours is ... | |
| Mouth Growth in a 6 year old male boxer | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a almost six year old boxer name Diesel. About 2 years ago he started cry when he ate. We ... A: Your vet didn't tell you what it was? If he lanced it and puss drained, he should have told you ... | |
| ears | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: could you help me, I have a 3 year old boxer bitch who has developed small spots on the edges of her ... A: It sounds like a fly and/or flea bite dermatis. It has scabs because she is scratching them. Use a ... | |
| my skinny boxer | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I just recently got a boxer from a friend of the family and I find her to be skinny, I feed her 3 ... A: You didn't mention her age. If she appears skinny; ribs showing, hips showing, etc., she is skinny. ... | |
| Aggressive behavior in my Boxer | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: We started off with with a Beagle(3yrs old), a Puggle (2yrs old) and we decided to add a little bit ... A: He is exhibiting the alpha domination which he will defend. You will need to socialize his with ... | |
| Boxer 7 days old | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer Pup that is now 7 days old. Her mother was trying to abort the litter of 4 when we ... A: It sounds like you are doing things right. I'm glad you found a good bottle that she likes. ... | |
| Boxer 7 days old | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer Pup that is now 7 days old. Her mother was trying to abort the litter of 4 when we ... A: Use a 4 ounce baby bottle, with full 4 ounces. Offer it to her (it might be difficult at first with ... | |
| my female spayed boxer out of the blu is attacking my intact male boxer. | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have to boxer the female, Venus,is 2yr and 3 months, she is fawn and spayed and she has a small ... A: The female Boxer is more aggressive than the male. Also, she is fixed and his is not, and might be ... | |
| Boxer 7 days old | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a boxer Pup that is now 7 days old. Her mother was trying to abort the litter of 4 when we ... A: Listen to this and listen carefully so this baby girl will grow and thrive... Get a human baby ... | |
| Ears not turning out when cropped | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Maters ears to stand right now they are curled backward he would not leave his tape on and so now ... A: You should take him back to the vet and have them taped properly and put the head cone on him with ... | |
| studding fees | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a female boxer in heat we found her a male what the normal studding fees A: I don't have experience with "fees" but simply allowing the stud's owner to have the pick of the ... | |
| aggression towards cats | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a year old female boxer (Roxie) who is very affectionate and has not shown any aggression ... A: The Boxer and Pug is exhibiting a learned behavior from the other Boxer that started the cat ... | |
| boxer in labor | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: my bitch is 62days today she is very big. shes at 87.9 right now and she has milk comeing out. she ... A: If she hasn't had them by the time I am answering this, please always go outside with her to pee and ... | |
| boxer in labor | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: my bitch is 62days today she is very big. shes at 87.9 right now and she has milk comeing out. she ... A: Digital if fine, but it needs to be rectally to be accurate. Be sure to get her the Pediolyte to ... | |
| boxer in labor | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: my bitch is 62days today she is very big. shes at 87.9 right now and she has milk comeing out. she ... A: She is in labor now. Her temperature proves it- a normal temperature is 101, but as low as 97 or ... | |
| Brindle Boxer | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the difference between a dominant brindle and a non dominant brindle is? A: A brindle boxer may either have two copies of the dominant brindle gene (BB), or one copy of brindle ... | |
| Breeding | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: If you breed a fawn boxer with a brindle, what color would the puppies most likely be? A: A fawn and brindle will produce half and half- half fawn, half brindle. A fawn and fawn always ... | |
| Tight Non-Elastic Skin | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old male boxer. We recently noticed that the skin on the back of his neck is really ... A: I am not sure about this because I haven't heard about that before. Boxers are suppose to have ... | |
| boxer leg twitch | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Three days ago we brought home a nine week old boxer who seems to be in complete health. Yesterday ... A: I am unsure about such a "twitch." Once in awhile is a flea-scratching twitch with puppies do at an ... | |
| train for rest of house | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: We have a beautiful 2 year old Bridle with wonderful temperament. He has been with us since he was ... A: That is exactly what he is doing-- claiming new areas that he's never been to before. A dog will do ... | |
| Older Boxer and the use of fish oil capsules | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a female Boxer (approx. 11 yrs) she is having trouble getting to her feet quickly or walking ... A: As far as the fish oil-- that is fine, but it is more for a healthy heart and blood pressure than ... | |
| female boxer fighting with other dogs | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a female boxer 1 1/2 years ago not knowing her history excpet that she was with a elder ... A: No, you do not need to be concerned about her harming the children or people. Boxers love children, ... | |
| hiccups | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I got my puppy on chicken soup for the dog lovers soul and thanks for the help with the fish oil, my ... A: It's common for young pups to get hiccups frequently due to eating and drinking to fast. If the pup ... | |
| Just adopted 6 week old male boxer pup | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: my husband and I just adopted a 6 week old male boxer puppy. I have been doing some reading online ... A: Since the puppy is only 6 weeks old, he is being raised with the other pets in the house and they ... | |
| Boxer biting family member | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: First, I would like to thank you for this forum. It is extremely helpful to those of us who need ... A: Well, he is 3 years old, and should be fully trained. Apparently, his real mom and dad haven't ... | |
| Agression | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: Jannie, I have a AKC registered 2 year old male boxer that I have owned since he was 17 weeks old. ... A: Your vet is absolutely right. He is protecting you because your husband was not home. You can not ... | |
| female boxer with discharge | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My 4 month old boxer has had vaginal discharge for over 4 weeks now. The vet first gave her a liquid ... A: The food you feed her is excellent. Add the yogurt as well for awhile, then whenever you want. The ... | |
| female boxer with discharge | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My 4 month old boxer has had vaginal discharge for over 4 weeks now. The vet first gave her a liquid ... A: No, it is not normal. You didn't say the appearance of the discharge... clear, milky, bloody? It ... | |
| raw eggs | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I recently rescued a 3 month old boxer puppy from my humane society they were feeding her puppy chow ... A: What ever you select, select an all natural puppy food that does not have corn or corn gluten in it. ... | |
| No testicles yet | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I getting an 8 week old boxer from a former co-worker, who for the first time mated her boxers. The ... A: If the vet didn't feel any in his pelvic area, that does not mean he doesn't have any, it means he ... | |
| weight | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My first question is I have a boy boxer who is 17 months old. He is very energetic, but appears to ... A: First, I want to address the potting in the crate. If you leave any dog in a crate all day long, ... | |
| Boxer fighting with our other dog | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: We have a year and half old, girl Boxer named Bailey, and we also have a 11 year old girl ... A: She needed training long before this, and obviously puppy classes wasn't the answer. Fighting with ... | |
| White Boxer Health Concerns | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Our white Boxer, about 9+ years old; from what we read already in one of your answers, she appears ... A: At that age, it is probably bladder control- like our elderly. She can't help it. Take her to your ... | |
| Same sex homing | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I currently have two male boxers (a 3 yr old & a 1 1/2 yr old). Both males get along great with one ... A: There is no way to determine their personality prior to getting one, unless you get a puppy that ... | |
| weight of my boxer puppy | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My question is that I have a female boxer puppy that is ten weeks old and she weighs 5.5 pounds. ... A: I suggest taking her to the vet for the proper testing on liver shunts to be sure and if so, the ... | |
| weight of my boxer puppy | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: My question is that I have a female boxer puppy that is ten weeks old and she weighs 5.5 pounds. ... A: That is extremely too low weight for 10 weeks old. 5.5lbs is more in line for a 1.5-2 week old ... | |
| Breeding | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have beautiful female boxer, she is roughly 9 months old. I know a few people interested in a pup ... A: 2 years old is the recommended age. The reasoning is: 1) Her body is mature at 2 years old and not ... | |
| Sores in wrinkles & Chin | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old male Boxer, he has heavy wrinkles on his snout which hang and turn into these big ... A: It sounds like a skin disorder probably caused by a food allergy. Just because he wasn't allergic ... | |
| baby boxer puppies | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: our female dog mollie who is 3 had her 6 puppies almost2 weeks ago. my question is when can we start ... A: Ashley, Do not feed them anything except mama's milk and if there isn't enough to satisfy them, you ... | |
| baths | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Hi i have a four month old boxer and was wondering was the best stuff to use to give him a bath and ... A: You might not believe this, but use Dawn dish soap. Dawn is gentle, foams well, must be rinsed more ... | |
| Boxer puppy hind legs bleeding | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old boxer puppy that has spots of hair missing from her hind legs. She also has ... A: Corn gluten meal, is exactly what you DON'T want them to have. That is the exact ingredient YOU DO ... | |
| Boxer puppy hind legs bleeding | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old boxer puppy that has spots of hair missing from her hind legs. She also has ... A: Did the vet see the black wound, or did that appear after? I would use the Hibiclens on the wound ... | |
| Boxer puppy hind legs bleeding | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old boxer puppy that has spots of hair missing from her hind legs. She also has ... A: First, a vet that "tells" you it is "some sort" of mange, and does not do a skin scraping and ... | |
| male boxer | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: We have bred my male boxer with our neighbors female. They bred on Saturday night. His penis still ... A: Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do outside of ice and he wouldn't allow you to do that. You ... | |
| boxers | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: We're amateur breeding my mums dog with our bitch right now, and shes around 51 days into her ... A: Yes. 51 days is not too early actually, as their gestation period average is 63 days, but can go ... | |
| Boxer puppy barking constantly while in crate | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My roommate has a male boxer puppy that's seven months old and has been getting worse and worse ... A: No, it IS NOT true to crate a Boxer, or any dog while at work. Do you think people crate their ... | |
| Boxer puppy barking constantly while in crate | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My roommate has a male boxer puppy that's seven months old and has been getting worse and worse ... A: My first gut instinct and reaction-- my serious recommendation is that your roommate give him to a ... | |
| GROWTH | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: We've had our boxer puppy for about a week. He is just sooo adorable. The only question I have is ... A: That, in my opinion is too low a weight. He should weigh more at that age. Feed him a better ... | |
| GROWTH | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: We've had our boxer puppy for about a week. He is just sooo adorable. The only question I have is ... A: Adult males range from small 60 lbs, average 75 lbs, and large 80-90 lbs. A 6-7 week old puppy ... | |
| Boxer | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: We have two Boxers. Our first is four years old, a male who is such a loving and wonderful family ... A: Yes, the mean neighbors provoked this behavior. Now you have work ahead of you to change it back. ... | |
| My Boxer | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: My Boxer is in heat what is the best way to keep other dogs away when she is let out and how do you ... A: A male dog, or her, can get through the "invisible" fence because it over covers a certain height. ... | |
| My Boxer | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My Boxer is in heat what is the best way to keep other dogs away when she is let out and how do you ... A: Jonathan, That;s an awfully vague question since I don't know if you have male dogs in the ... | |
| Signs of Illness | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old boxer who has not wanted to eat all day today nor drink water. His ears felt warm ... A: Warm ears, and warm and dry nose, is a symptom of fever. Where there's fever, there's an infection-- ... | |
| boxer | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: my boxer is about 4 months and yesterday we took her to the park and today when woke up this moring ... A: She got into something-- something she touched, rolled in, brushed against, or ate, made her ... | |
| Boxers heats and agression | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. One, my three year old boxer hasn't had a heat in over a year. She had a ... A: The only way to socialize him with strange dogs and people, is to get friends and family to ... | |
| Boxers heats and agression | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. One, my three year old boxer hasn't had a heat in over a year. She had a ... A: I'd like to ask about your "pen" situation. These Boxers are kept outside in a pen? Did you know ... | |
| discharge from female boxer | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My boxer is 4 years old. She has been having some discharge from her vagina. It has not been a lot ... A: No, being spayed doesn't rule it out, however, lessens the chances of it being cancer. Boxers are ... | |
| when is my boxer going to have her pups? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure of my boxers due date. She is showing all signs of being pregnant though. I was just ... A: Tonya, There isn't enough room on this Q & A to fully answer you. First, you should have kept a ... | |
| Upset stomach? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: 8 Months ago my neighbor came home with a beautiful Boxer puppy and I immediately fell in love. I ... A: I do believe it's the food. The indigestion and burping, are signs of her not digesting her food ... | |
| discharge from female boxer | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My boxer is 4 years old. She has been having some discharge from her vagina. It has not been a lot ... A: $500 and no answers?????????? Did he do a culture swab? There has to be a reason, and testing ... | |
| how can i tell if my white boxer is deaf or blind | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: from doing some research on white boxers i learnt that lots of people talk about the dogs getting ... A: White Boxers can be born blind and deaf, or just blind, or just deaf. They can become blind or deaf ... | |
| Teething time | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My boxer is 7 weeks old and i bought it. So she has no mother or father or sisters to play with. Now ... A: Omer, you never owned a Boxer before, have you? You can not shut her up in the bathroom alone. For ... | |
| dog food | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon Jannie, I know you are more then likely getting tried of hearing from me, I enjoy ... A: Leasa, Cowboy is handsome, how could you want anything other than an adorable, lovable,cuddle-bug ... | |
| 9mo. boxer female | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: How early can a boxer start their cycle? I have a 9 month old female who we think started her's on ... A: Okay, first: "Who" told you she was too young and had a bladder infection? A friend, neighbor, or a ... | |
| 5 yr old rescued male boxer exhibiting strange behavior | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Well, I guess it's to be expected. He was a stray dog, and I assume he probably got very attached ... A: Willie is a gorgeous boy. Thank you for adopting him and giving him a loving home. It's people like ... | |
| 10.5 yr old boxer diminishing quickly | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Since about July we have watched our dog go from perky, playful, happy boy to now sleeping 20+ hrs a ... A: Amanda, you are so welcomed. And I hope a new vet can help Remington with his arthritic pain safely, ... | |
| 10.5 yr old boxer diminishing quickly | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Since about July we have watched our dog go from perky, playful, happy boy to now sleeping 20+ hrs a ... A: My heart goes out to you and your family, and especially to Remington. This actually made me cry. I ... | |
| AGGRESSION - 2 BOXERS FIGHTING | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I have two Boxers, Scooby (5 yrs old) & Scrappy (2 yrs old). Have had both dogs since they were ... A: First, let me say, in my first litter that are now 9 months old, we named one boy "Scoobie" and in ... | |
| 13 month old boxer in heat | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: My female boxer is in heat and started peeing blood when peeing.. Is that normal? She has been in ... A: She will be in heat for 28-30 days, so keep a calendar, as most have 2 heats per year, ranging from ... | |
| Aggressive Behavior | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Our boxer, Jinjer is 20 months old, she goes to daycare about once a week, the dog park once a week, ... A: I wouldn't worry about it, she is an "alpha" dog, and quite the heroine, helping the weaker dog. ... | |
| Escape artist Boxer | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My 1 year male Boxer was so good up till a few months ago. He is crate trained, but now he has ... A: So, you are telling me that he escapes out of his crate? If so, I'd like to know how. If you intend ... | |
| boxers fighting | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon, is it true that if we have our male boxers fixed they will not fight and that they ... A: I would imagine that Barron is more the alpha between the two of them, and Dozer will probably be ... | |
| many pea sized bumps | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have just rescued a small boxer. I think she is about 1year old and noticed many, many small pea ... A: If you got her from a Boxer Rescue, their vet should have checked her out... if you simply rescued ... | |
| boxer aggression | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My male boxer is 6 yrs old we have just moved into a new house and its out in the country he has ... A: First, you have raised him in a confined, fenced yard. Now, at the age of 6 you are allowing him to ... | |
| boxers fighting | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon, is it true that if we have our male boxers fixed they will not fight and that they ... A: Tank is the father, and Jack the son. What you have is a fight for "alpha" and Tank feels he is ... | |
| boxers fighting | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon, is it true that if we have our male boxers fixed they will not fight and that they ... A: It is a complete myth that neutering a male will change their personalities and/or behaviors. All ... | |
| Why does my boxer discharge | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: when i take her out to potty. she discharge light yellowish does not smell at all it happens when ... A: If you mean pees, and not poop, no, it is not normal at all. Her pee should be no different than a ... | |
| Barking | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: my mom has 2 boxer/lab mix dogs. They are good dogs it's just that they don't have any real training ... A: You didn't mention their ages.... This training should have been started at a young age. Depending ... | |
| Boxer size | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a male boxer almost 10 monthes old, he weighs about 61 pounds, my son has his two brothers ... A: If you feed him a high protein, excellent quality, all natural dog food, with no corn, no corn ... | |
| My 11 week old boxer | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old boxer pup. He weighs 10 lbs. I was wondering if that is a good weight. My ... A: There is no such thing as a "mini" Boxer. There are small framed, medium framed, and large framed ... | |
| Sick dog? | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My 5 month old boxer pup has been sick a few times and then seemed to pass out in a trance for about ... A: First, you need a vet. Take her to your vet immediately. Explain to your vet what happens. She is ... | |
| pregnant boxer and discharge? | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a boxer that is 8 weeks pregnant, I just started noticing that she has pearly looking ... A: 8 weeks is 56 days pregnant. Whelping runs from 56-63 days. Hopefully, the latter. A discharge ... | |
| boxer | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: hi i just wanted to know how long do white boxers live for? A: Garry, White Boxers are no different than fawn or brindle. Their life span is 10-12 years, average ... | |
| Vet says boxer puppy will be abnormally small | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13-week old male boxer puppy I bought from what I believed was a reputable breeder in ... A: No, you can not determine his adult size at his age. The old adage about the size of his paws is ... | |
| heart murmor in 14wk boxer | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: i took my female boxer to vet to get her second jag at 12wks,the vet said she had a murmour and to ... A: I am not sure of any medication, unless it's to regulate her heart rhythm. You really should ... | |
| hair falling out | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2 year old female boxer. my husband and i just noticed that her hair is falling out. not in ... A: After having puppies, mama dogs can "blow their coats" is what it's called. A hormonal change causes ... | |
| sores | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: For the last 3-4 yrs the male will get sores in between his paws about every 3-4 months. i have ... A: It's interdigital cysts. They aren't really cysts, but that's what they're called. They are really ... | |
| Boxer Dog Agression | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I rescued two dogs who were given up together and have lived together for three years ... A: Boxers are friendly dogs, loves children, but they are protectors. I don't know if you know his ... | |
| 5 wk old boxer puppy | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My 5 wk old male boxer puppy was abandoned from his mother early so he is now at home with me and my ... A: Don't feed Ollie any cow's milk. Dogs are lactose (and cats to believe it or not) intolerant. The ... | |
| 5 wk old boxer puppy | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My 5 wk old male boxer puppy was abandoned from his mother early so he is now at home with me and my ... A: I recommend the following homemade formula specifically designed for orphaned puppies (my female ... | |
| Bother Brothers Reunited and Fighting | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: My brother and I each have male boxers from the same litter. The Boxer brothers lived together for ... A: The brothers were in the litter before you owned them, and at early ages, they developed their ... | |
| another dog friend for my boxer | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a 4yr old boxer,Toby. about 6 months ago. He was raised with a pug but both were adopted ... A: A Boxer and a Boxer. Get another Boxer. Boxers know Boxers. No other breed plays like a Boxer. I ... | |
| My boxer with infants/kids... | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My boxer just turned a year old, and is energetic and hyper when allowed. But here is my concern: ... A: King is still young. 1 year old is still "puppified." You should have been training him in ... | |
| Boxer and Cat socialization | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I rescued a 4 mo old boxer from a bad situation. She has a great temperment and is a ... A: So, you are saying that you keep her on a leash while sitting in the living room? Is this to keep ... | |
| american boxer destroyes everything | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have a beautiful 1 year old American boxer, named Dozer. He has been a great dog ... A: I can help you with this, but it will take your perseverance and patience, with consistency. First, ... | |
| Our 7 month old female Boxer | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: vince and lisa, We have a 7 month old boxer pup, shes female and we think she is large for a female ... A: The male Boxer usually stands around 22-25 inches in height, and weighs approximately 60-70 pounds ... | |
| aggressive boxer pup | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: My in-laws have a boxer puppy around 6 months old. She's been neutered. Lately she has become very ... A: 6 months old is young and both old enough to train NOW. The obedience trainers are incorrect. ... | |
| canine rivalry within the family | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old female and now I have a 9 week old male How can I stop the two dogs from ... A: The 9 week old puppy is in his "learning" stage and "discovery" stage. He is curious about the ... | |
| almost 5 yr. old boxer bred now bleeding | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Foxy-my boxer-had a litter of pups about a year ago. she had 5 pups {this was her 2nd litter} 3 ... A: Please take her to your vet ASAP. The pup she had 3 days later was a dead pup that wasn't delivered, ... | |
| Won't defend himself | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am an avid walker with my 70 pound boxer boy. We walk about two miles a day and he regularly goes ... A: I am totally stumped as to why your boy won't defend himself, yet defend you. Most non-aggressive ... | |
| boxers fighting | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: We have a father (Tank) & son (Jack)Tank the father is almost 4yrs old and Jack the son just turned ... A: Let me get these facts straight: 1) father Tank is 4 years old 2) son Jack is 1 year old 3) recent ... | |
| Aggressive 18 month old boxer | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Recently we took in a boxer whose family did not have time to spend with her. She spent her days ... A: It sounds as though the friend and father-in-law are reminders to her. They must remind her of her ... | |
| Boxer not eating | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old boxer who recently (about 2-3 months ago) started eating less and at a later ... A: Without knowing exactly "what" the vet said and diagnosed, and what the "pill" was.... I can not get ... | |
| Aggression | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old male boxer who when arround other male dog becomes very aggessive, he hates the ... A: Neutering doesn't have anything to do with aggression- just roaming and being "territorial" around a ... | |
| boxer getting worse | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: 1 year old boxer ate piece of bagel with cream cheese and cinammon. No has bumps all over body. Vet ... A: Get her to a vet ASAP. Benadryl does nothing for swelling. All it is good for is itching for skin ... | |
| Boxer Puppy weight | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have grown up with dogs, and they all seem to be close to full grown by 7 months. My nearly 7 ... A: Adult female Boxers average between 50-65lbs depending on their bone structure. There are smaller ... | |
| breeding | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: how do you know when the female is ready to breed she started bleeding about 5 days ago. she shows ... A: Okay, you have your calendar on her breed dates. That's good. The vet will want to know when you are ... | |
| Is my Boxer too thin? | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey, Jannie. I have a nine month old Boxer male by the name of Zeus. He's fed 5 cups of Pedigree ... A: Yes, 55-57 lbs is too thin for a 9 month old which should have his adult weight by now. He is ... | |
| akira,hooch and hannah | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 11 yr old arthritic great dane female, a one yr. old white male 70 lb. boxer hooch and just ... A: Okay-- an 11 year old Great Dane (big doggie!) with arthritis (bless her heart).... and a i year ... | |
| brachiocephalic look... | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I purchased an AKC Boxer from a breeder. He's just turned 11 weeks old. This dog still does not ... A: Boxer puppy heads are "knobby" but flatten out more as they mature. Boxer faces change as they as ... | |
| 14 Week Old Boxer | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: We have a 14 week old Boxer and love him to death, and he is fantastic with my 15 month old son. We ... A: May I ask if he is crated all day while the family is at work and school? This can cause anxieties ... | |
| aggressive boxer | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 month male boxer when he was younger he had no problems with other people but now when ... A: When he was "younger" and had no problems with other people (and now has obviously changed) you ... | |
| Boxer Potty Training | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I there. We have a 6 month old boxer who started out being very easy to train and was basically well ... A: 6 months old is still quite the baby. So keep this in mind. He is much equivalent to a 2 year old ... | |
| Itchy, boxer loosing hair | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: always itching and had bumps all over her. The bumps look almost like acne with a white puss inside. ... A: First, let me say that I advise you to find a new vet. Any reputable and good vet would not dismiss ... | |
| Boxer Colors | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been the owner of a great white Boxer for two years.He has been such a great pet we went out ... A: A litle education mixed in my reply: Fawn and Brindle both have different shades. Fawn ranges from ... | |
| 14 Week Old Boxer | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: We have a 14 week old Boxer and love him to death, and he is fantastic with my 15 month old son. We ... A: So what I am hearing is that he is fine and well behaved in every way- except peeing on the kitchen ... | |
| boxer that jumps | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: We have a house full of boxers, My son will be taking his 5 out to his house very soon. But we have ... A: The main question is: why all of a sudden is he jumping after being trained not to? Is there a ... | |
| Puppy aggression | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a 13 month old male Black lab and we recently got a 3 month old female Boxer / Lab mixed ... A: She is only 3 months old and just wheened. If she had a Boxer mother, she taught all her puppies ... | |
| Two Females 1yr apart | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: just recently adopted a female boxer 4yrs old(Mercy) three months later my wife decides to bring ... A: Good question, and thank you for adopting grown girls! Female Boxers are the dominate one in the ... | |
| breeding | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: how do you know when the female is ready to breed she started bleeding about 5 days ago. she shows ... A: First things first. A female SHOULD NOT be bred unless she is at least 2 years old. Reason: Her ... | |
| biteing | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: my boxer is 4 months old hes very loving but will not stop biting our hands. we've tried everything ... A: 4 months old is young- and mom taught him how to be a "big, bad Boxer boy"... He has learned to be ... | |
| White boxer | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Kane. He has had digestive problems for some time now. I have taken him to the vet several times and ... A: First, let me say, you might consider seeing a different vet. Did your vet test his feces? Did he ... | |
| breeding | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: hi have a white male boxer and really want to breed him he has come from a world chamion show dog he ... A: .. And doesn't give his credentials credit for breeding him either... The Boxer Breeders ... | |
| No Appetite | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Sammy is a two-year-old white boxer. I got him at 8 weeks from Boxer Rescue, and he has always been ... A: He has thyroid problems. Notice he sheds a lot? Thryoid disorder cause ribs to show, no weight gain ... | |
| first heat | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: i have a 15 month old female boxer that just went into heat. i know that generally a female's heat ... A: You didn't find anything on a first heat because they are no different than the following heats to ... | |
| 10 wk old boxer | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: my boxe has been real sick, throwing up/diarrea, loosing alt of weight. Nowhe has blod in his urine. ... A: I can't possibly help you understand what's going on- I am not a vet that can run tests on his feces ... | |
| Cropping ears | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a boxer pup, he is over 13 weeks old and 27 lbs. Can you tell me or direct me to ... A: Call you vet- better yet, why haven't you taken your new puppy into your vet yet? Usually, ... | |
| Boxer Puppies | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My boxer just had 9 puppies Friday evening. With her first litter we lost one because it ... A: You should have educated yourself on the Internet before the first litter and be well-prepared for ... | |
| boxer pup | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a boxer almost 8 months old, he has been eating the siding on the side of the house, we now ... A: Considering he is doing it only when you are gone signifies that it is definitely a "seperation ... | |
| My boxer | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Please help, My boxer can possibly be pregnant. She is two years old and is in the third or fourth ... A: Gestation period (length of pregnancy) is 58-63 days from fertilization. Her behavior will change; ... | |
| Dominance Agression | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: My family has just welcomed our first dog into our home 8 days ago. He is a rescue boxer, ... A: Being a rescue Boxer, leaves unknown answers to his previous life and possible abuse. There could ... | |
| about my boxer being in heat | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: my name is gabi i just wanted to know about how long after they stop spotting can you still bread ... A: 12-21 days depending. Each breed and female is different and each cycle can be different from the ... | |
| Boxer Behavior changes | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old boxer who tried to mate with a female dog of unknown breed. Because he was in a ... A: It is unusual for him to have mated being neutered... Yes, take him to YOUR vet, not theirs-- they ... | |
| Strange behavior | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Our boxer is 11 years old. Recently he has started doing something strange. He will be laying ... A: At 11 years old and any older age, they can and often do have teeth and gum problems. Just as people ... | |
| Boxer | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Twice lately my boxer had gotten dizzy, stumbled, and fell down. Seems disorinated but is fine a ... A: This sounds like either an inner ear infection causing the imbalance or another issue with balance ... | |
| Boxer Behavior changes | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old boxer who tried to mate with a female dog of unknown breed. Because he was in a ... A: A lot of things going on here: First, yes, once a male dog has mated, he has "carnal knowledge" and ... | |
| Boxers and Cats | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are planing to get a cat very soon. I was wondering how do boxers react to new ... A: Well generally Boxers get along with cats but if raised with the cat. My Boxer barks at cats and ... | |
| Jumping on friends | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old 80 lb Male Boxer who loves to jump on friends whether in the house or outside. ... A: Consistency, consistency, consistency-- with your reprimand and training. He is typical Boxer. ... | |
| Trainging, and Behavior | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a male boxer, bo. Hes just over 4 months. My husband is a U.S Marine and hes gone alot, so ... A: We have an awful lot going on here: 1) First; Bo knows your attitude, feelings, and fears. He is ... | |
| Dominant 15 month boxer | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 gorgeous female 15 month old boxers (sisters). They have completely different natures, ... A: 1) One is the Alpha... and obviously Maisie is the Alpha between the two so don't worry about that, ... | |
| Boxer on heat | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help me. I have 2 boxers a dog and bitch there not related and the bitch is due to ... A: The best you can do is go to a pet store and look at the "season/heat" panties and pads. Personally, ... | |
| Poop just drops from my dog? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have the most fabulous dog! He makes me look like a great trainer but it really is him. He is part ... A: 4 years old is too young for any "old age" problems with bowels, etc. It sounds like he isn't ... | |
| my female due soon | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old female boxer that was breed on April 27th. today is the 64th day and not sure ... A: Gestation is between 58-63 days. If this is her 64th, you might get her to your vet for xrays. She ... | |
| massive muscle swellings | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: ours is the 13th home for Kacey she's 8 years old and we've had her for 6 years. she's always been ... A: Did the vet test for Lyme Disease? If your vet did xrays and blood tests, bile for kidney ... | |
| Boxer question | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old 86 pound male boxer. Up until 2 years ago, he never showed aggressive behavior, ... A: You've recognized the problem yourself-- the Boston Terrier's presence threatened the Boxer's ... | |
| pregnant boxer | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Good morning. I have a two full blooded boxers. They are my heart. They got hooked up about the last ... A: If she mated in April/May she is due soon. Can you not tell???? My God, she would have gained ... | |
| Boxer in labor? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a pregnant female boxer. This was a planned pregnancy, she has 6 champions in her 3 gen ... A: If you have seen a puppy "rolling" then the pup (in a blackened shiny sack) is in the vaginal canal ... | |
| unusual behavior | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: my female boxer is approximately 19 months old and in heat. She is agressive towards my other ... A: There is a number of things going on here: 1) She is in heat and as women, bitchy and all that goes ... | |
| welping | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Bella is 3yrs old with her 1st litter well she appears to be between 1-2 stage panting shivering she ... A: She SHOULD NOT have a dark discharge. Her mucus plug is a greenish discharge when it is passed. Then ... | |
| labor? | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a 3 yr old boxer due today with her first litter, shes been panting and passing a dark ... A: Contact your vet immediately. Dark discharge is not normal. No bleeding is. The dark discharge is a ... | |
| Boxer question | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: A quick summary...my boxer hadn't been acting normally...up in the middle of the night just sitting ... A: GET HIM TO A BOXER SAVVY VET ASAP! Boxers are genetically prone to cancers. He could have early ... | |
| Boxer diet | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Is the boiled chicken and rice people food or a brand? I keep seeing it in info regarding chronic, ... A: Boiled chicken and rice is just that- boiled chicken you cook and rice you cook. Not a brand. The ... | |
| New Family Member | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Jannie, We just had to bury our 17 month old baby. She was a white boxer on the small side. She was ... A: I'm so very sorry you lost your baby. You didn't mention how she passed. No, white Boxers ... | |
| The Boxer Lean | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Why does my boxer (male, 1 yr.) lean on me with his back half? He'll try to step his back leg over ... A: Boxers are an odd loving breed. I've known them to love on people like cats do, rubbing and circling ... | |
| My boxer Luke | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My baby Luke is 7 and half. Luke first was having problems with dripping his urine and at times ... A: Yes, get a second opinion just as you would for yourself. To choose a vet for a second opinion, ... | |
| sick boxers 911 | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I had a boxer a couple years ago suddenly become paralyzed vomiting and defacting anywhere. until i ... A: And your vet hasn't explained why or figured it out? There is something in or around your home. A ... | |
| Brand choice of food for 4 month boxer | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: .I have a 4 month old female boxer and a 5 yr old female english bulldog..When I adopted the boxer, ... A: I have used Canidae and it was excellent. I changed when I moved and couldn't find it. The easiest ... | |
| Distracted very easily while on leash | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an 80lb male boxer that is a year old. I find that he becomes distracted very easily while ... A: Gary, I'd work with the flyswatter method, and every time he behaves and doesn't growl or bark (get ... | |
| Boxer questions | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: 1. How often should you feed a inactive boxer? The reason i say inactive is because we work most of ... A: If at all possible Chris, make a room up for him. Most Boxer owners that work all day have a ... | |
| Distracted very easily while on leash | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an 80lb male boxer that is a year old. I find that he becomes distracted very easily while ... A: Gary, he is a typical Boxer when it comes to getting excited when seeing other people, wanting to ... | |
| Boxer questions | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: 1. How often should you feed a inactive boxer? The reason i say inactive is because we work most of ... A: 1. I prefer to self-feed (allow food out for them all the time) but since you have him crated, it ... | |
| size? | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: my sister has a six month old boxer and he is eating and gaining weight properly but she is ... A: There are small framed Boxers, medium, and larger framed Boxers. Just like people, they differ ... | |
| 9 yr old bladder issue | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: over the weekend noticed my 9yr old boxer when she goes to get up from a nap or from laying down ... A: Dawn dish soap (not Ultra if you can still find the regular formula) is great for them, and kills ... | |
| Urination on his sleeping bed | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have another question about our almost 1 year old boxer boy Tyson. Our dog is crate trained and ... A: Chris, it was the water. He got too hot playing with the other Boxer (and Boxers can play!)... ... | |
| 9 yr old bladder issue | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: over the weekend noticed my 9yr old boxer when she goes to get up from a nap or from laying down ... A: A 9 year old could have bladder problems holding her urination. Take her to the vet and let him ... | |
| Boxer loosing hair | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: My 10 month old boxer was loosing hair on her back and almost becoming bald...I heard they can have ... A: Please join up on Boxerworld.com and go to their forum to educate yourself on the Boxer breed. It is ... | |
| boxer training | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I know that the bread is playful but I'm concerned that she shows no aggressiveness in regards to ... A: Not ALL Boxers are "aggressive" as you can now tell by your own. It is a common mistake. The breed ... | |
| Crate Urination | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey Jannie, We have a male boxer named Tyson that is almost one year old on June 15th. He is crate ... A: Yes, Tyson was marking his territory making the new crate his own. All dogs; male and female, will ... | |
| labor | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I researched the male dog I want checking breeding and possible health issues. To make a long ... A: An x-ray or sonar gram was needed a long time ago to determine size. Too late now. All you can do ... | |
| boxer bitch coming into season stopping it | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is possible to stop my boxer bitch coming into season or heat as I am ... A: Mike, if women could do that, they would. No. You can not stop a heat/season. If you are taking ... | |
| overweight boxer | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a male boxer who is 6 1/2 yrs old. He is 50 kilos which i now know is far to heavy even ... A: 50 kilos is 110 pounds! Yes, that is too much. If he is a large framed Boxer, he shoudn't be over 80 ... | |
| help!!!!! | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: so i have a male boxer, and were trying to breed him, neither the male or female have had a pups ... A: Just allow them to be together for a few days or week. Nature will take it's course, and she will ... | |
| Requirements to stud my Boxer? | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Aloha! I'm a newbie owner to a marvelous Boxer, the buzz word on him is "five generations"??? I'd ... A: Well Aloha! He's AKC registered. Good, that makes his pups more valuable. There are no particular ... | |
| hair loss and over excitment | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: We have never had any health issues up till now ,over the last week i have noticed bald patches ... A: 1) Take her to the vet. She needs her thyroid checked and checked for a mange or allergies. 2) ... | |
| skinny boxer dog | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: my boxer is a 20 month old neuterd male.He weighs approx 50lb.He looks very ribby and lanky, my vet ... A: Yes, if his ribs show, he is under weight for his stature. Get a new vet. Any good vet would check ... | |
| labor in boxer | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: ..we have a 17 month old boxer that is very pregant with her first litter of pups...(did not mean ... A: You didn't tell me how many days she is pregnant. Whelping is between 58-63 days. If she isn't ... | |
| my boxer 2 yrs old female | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: she constantly licks,what can I do. A: Licks what? Other people or herself? If it's other people (and you) teach her not to lick. If ... | |
| New boxer puppy into home with alpha boxer | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old boxer who is definately an alpha. I got a new boxer puppy (8 weeks old). My ... A: There are a couple of things going on here. The alpha dominance is true. But also, the 3 year old ... | |
| boxers questions | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: my brother is in the marines and recently bought a boxer. she is close to a year old and pretty ... A: Boxers can not live outside. Period. Yes, you can take her. Boxers love children and are protective ... | |
| Boxer Breeding and Genetics | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I am breeding my dog shes almost 2 years old.Shes Fawn with White markings on her chest and ... A: Fawn bred with fawn produces fawn. They can be classic fawn: white markings, black masked face. ... | |
| OUR BOXER BITES | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: MY NAME IS DAWNE AND I HAVE A 1 1/2 YR OLD BOXER WHO HAS BEN WITH OUR CHILDREN SINCE HE WAS A PUP ... A: Your question is without periods and difficult to understand. Your Boxer is biting and attacking, ... | |
| my boxer puppies | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: HELP!!!!! I have a boxer that gave birth last sat. to 9 puppies I've lost 5 of them one daily I took ... A: And you vet didn't advise you or take them into his "hospital" ???? Get a new vet sweetie. You ... | |
| Boxer Breeding and Genetics | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions.My female Boxer is 19 months old and is Fawn and has White on her chest ... A: Fawns mated with fawns, produce fawns. Whether the fawn is a classic which is black mask (no white ... | |
| Boxer Breeding and Genetics | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions.My female Boxer is 19 months old and is Fawn and has White on her chest ... A: You should not breed her until she is at least 2 years old. The first litter varies, average 4-6 ... | |
| Boxer breeding | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering. I have a male and a female boxer that I am trying to breed. Today is her 12th day ... A: First of all, you should NOT breed her if she's only having a second heat. She is far too young. DO ... | |
| Boxer Pup | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I just got a boxer from the pound a week ago. She is very smart has learned her new name, sit, lay, ... A: She should have an unlimited supply of fresh water at all times, available to her when she is ... | |
| Aggression | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a female boxer as a companion for our male boxer approximately 15 months ago. At the time ... A: Does she have her heat cycles twice a year? Is one due when these attacks occur? Something to ... | |
| white male | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a white male boxer he is a great dog and i would like to breed him i had one person tell me ... A: Boxer breeders will tell you not to breed a white Boxer because of the genetically predisposition of ... | |
| PLEASE HELP | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: He is now 12 weeks old i got him when he was 8 weeks old. I found him in the the paper but what i ... A: David, all you can do is ask your vet his/her opinion and contact the people you bought him from and ... | |
| boxer - frightened shakes | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: we have a 1 1/2 year old boxer, that is extremely well behaved and has been a joy to our famoly and ... A: Jimmy, This is strange. Since you've walked him at an early age and say there hasn't been any ... | |
| boxer - frightened shakes | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: we have a 1 1/2 year old boxer, that is extremely well behaved and has been a joy to our famoly and ... A: Jimmy, it is not very odd. The leash walks should have began when he was around 6 months old. ... | |
| Breeding | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 mos. old male Boxer and purchased him as a pet. However the breeder said that if I ... A: There is no such thing as "Rye jaw." Period. Boxers teeth are always crooked. Their lower jaw ... | |
| Boxer | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13 month old female boxer. She weighs 52 lbs. I feed her 2 cups of food twice per day (4 ... A: First of all, all Boxers appetites are varied. Some eat more than others. You SHOULD be feeding her ... | |
| my boxer | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: hi i wanted to see if you could help me out we been giving our dogs water in a tin and it has grown ... A: Bernadette, I just have to scold you severely. First, you wouldn't allow your child to drink water ... | |
| 9 month old boxer male aggression | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: We have a 9 month old male boxer named Tyson. He is a very playful and energetic male. He was ... A: This behavior training should have started with leash training at 4 months old. He is getting older ... | |
| Getting a second boxer puppy | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old female boxer puppy. We want to get a second puppy - a male. What is the best ... A: I'm sorry that the answer didn't post, I answered your question the same day you asked it. Sandy, ... | |
| Dog Aggression in a 2 year old female resuce. | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a 2 year old female boxer from a rescue about 4 months ago. She had been sent to an ... A: What you have is a "rescue" dog. The key word here is "rescue." That means she came from a ... | |
| heavy panting | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: my 7 year old female boxer has been scaring me with all of a sudden heavy panting when she is in a ... A: There might be a few different possibilities going on here. 1) If she is just laying quietly and ... | |
| KIDNEY DX INCONT. IN BOXER PUP | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 4M. OLD BOXER PUP RECENTLY TX. BY VET FOR CYSTITIS. ON ANTIBIOTICS X 6 DAYS. VET THINKS ... A: Since your vet said "genetic" call the breeder you got the pup from and ask questions. Maybe they ... | |
| Aggressive Boxer | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a little worried about my 1 year old boxer. We got him after he was 8 weeks old from a ... A: Change is always a factor. The new puppy could make him feel threatened and of course show dominance ... | |
| Aggressive Boxer | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a little worried about my 1 year old boxer. We got him after he was 8 weeks old from a ... A: I need to know what you mean by "mounting." If it's a Boxer mount where the Boxer shows domination ... | |
| my boxer is so skinny! | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a boxer puppy that is just about six months old now. The vet had put her on Science Diet but ... A: First off- GET ANOTHER VET! Call vets, ask if the vet is Boxer smart (knows all about the breed) ... | |
| heat cycles | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: my girl boxer is almost 2 years old and still hasn't had a heat cycle I recently found out her ... A: Sounds like a pituitary gland disorder, and genetically prone. Take your girl to the vet, explain ... | |
| about my boxer | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: my boxer is 4years old and recently has become very thin we have wormed her and she is eating still ... A: Being 4 years old, and the vet not catching anything before now-- I would say she has thyroid ... | |
| boxer puppy | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: she has pale yellow vaginal discharge, it is not bothering her and I am, wiping with warm water and ... A: Best cooking concoction is skinned chicken boiled then cut up in tiny pieces mixed in cooked white ... | |
| overweight female boxer dog | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I am getting a grossly overweight 5 or 6-yr old (not sure as she is a rescue) female boxer dog in 2 ... A: The Boxer growling for the bone is normal for any Boxer, especially a rescue Boxer because her life ... | |
| overweight female boxer dog | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I am getting a grossly overweight 5 or 6-yr old (not sure as she is a rescue) female boxer dog in 2 ... A: You didn't give a weight to judge "over weight." Females weigh average 50-65lbs. but can weigh ... | |
| average boxer weight | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: we have a 6 month old female boxer and we are just wondering what her average weight should be at ... A: Average grown female is 50-65 lbs. but that is an average. Height varies. 40 lbs. means she will be ... | |
| Boxer Breeding | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 boxers who are everything to our family! One is a female and one is a male. Both are ... A: Ashley, no one can delegate who can or can not breed. NO ONE. There is absolutely NO LAW that ... | |
| Behavior issues | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 mnth old, just nudered boxer pupppy that has started showing aggression towards other ... A: The move is the cause. This is very common in all pets. He was used to the old home, and now has ... | |
| Colour of boxer... | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: My boxer has given birth to 9 puppies out of that 5 are white and 3 are fawn and one is brindle. My ... A: First, the normal weight of a newborn Boxer is average: 1lb. They should double their birth weight ... | |
| my boxer | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: i have a large male boxer who i want to breed, last time i weighed him he was 97 pounds of lean ... A: A classic Boxer is reference to their white markings. A fancy Boxer is a reference to their ... | |
| Boxer bitch being possesive | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have had Boxer dogs for about 30 years or so and at present we have "Bella" a wonderful well ... A: Ten dollars says she's never had a litter of puppies. This is her biological clock ticking, knowing ... | |
| aggressive boxer | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: We have a 10 month old female boxer and a 2 yr old male lab. They have always been fine together ... A: Amanda, this is a serious problem. She's 10 months old. I'll ask if she's had a heat yet, which I ... | |
| Jumping and biting | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: My male boxer is 5 months old. recently he has been very aggressive, he gets in these moods where ... A: You took him to classes and that's when his behavior got out of control? Was the "classes" with a ... | |
| Boxer with severe aggression issues | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My 2 yr. old boxer has severe aggression issues. He seems to want to go after almost everyone, but ... A: If you've had him since a puppy and not a rescue Boxer, there shouldn't be an aggressive behavior ... | |
| 10 month old boxer | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My nephews 10 month old boxer just started peeing on the couch and bed. This has just been going on ... A: There could be related variables in this behavior. The being lost was obviously one, or could ... | |
| how long do boxers live | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old boxer that has chronic allergies has already had hip dyspepsia which has been ... A: Sophia, Bless you for rescuing this Boxer! Chronic allergies in Boxers are common. Both ... | |
| When to neuter | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: What is the best age to neuter my 5 month old male boxer to insure he will reach his full size? A: Generally, neutering is done between 6-8 months old. It has nothing to do with the full size of his ... | |
| Aggression or fear? | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: We have recently adopted a 2yr old female boxer rescue dog, who has spent her life in a back yard ... A: Jan, This is a real toughy and heart breaker. She is already 2 years old and knows no other dog ... | |
| stubborn | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a wonderful female boxer. She is always the center of attention at our home and we love her ... A: J.D., You didn't mention her age. And training should begin when young. To teach her to "shake" ... | |
| boxer puppy | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Just curious, I have a boxer pup that is almost 20 weeks old and 37 pounds.I was wandering if you ... A: At 5 months old, 37 lbs. is acceptable At 1 year old, the average male will weight from 55-80 lbs. ... | |
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I can answer any questions a Boxer owner might have concerning genetics, breeding, gestation, whelping, personality, character traits, health, needs and requirements, and family dynamics, including aggression and behavioral issues, including other pets in the household. I can help with aggression modification. PLEASE RATE MY ANSWER. I RESEARCH AND DONATE MY TIME FOR THE CAUSE OF ALL BOXERS' WELL BEING.
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