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Boxers/Questions Answered by Expert Jannie Balliett

SubjectDate Asked
feet2/7/2012
  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 boxer1/26/2012
  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 breeding1/22/2012
  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 Labor1/20/2012
  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 boxer1/18/2012
  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 advise1/12/2012
  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 pup1/9/2012
  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 pink1/9/2012
  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 puppies1/8/2012
  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 thrive1/8/2012
  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 thrive1/8/2012
  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 stomach1/4/2012
  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 toenails12/28/2011
  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 Boxers12/18/2011
  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 Boxer12/11/2011
  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 puppy12/9/2011
  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 ticks11/28/2011
  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 ...
Aggression11/2/2011
  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 aggression11/1/2011
  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 People10/10/2011
  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 crate10/6/2011
  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 skin10/3/2011
  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 boxer9/30/2011
  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 ...
behaviour9/29/2011
  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 Cycle9/27/2011
  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 Agression9/22/2011
  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 old9/14/2011
  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 old9/14/2011
  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 puppy9/8/2011
  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 sore9/6/2011
  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 Issues9/5/2011
  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 health9/1/2011
  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 boxer8/27/2011
  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 boxer8/13/2011
  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 behavior7/20/2011
  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 Boxer7/20/2011
  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 Diet7/8/2011
  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 dog7/5/2011
  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, ...
Aggresion7/5/2011
  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 agression6/30/2011
  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 Seizure6/30/2011
  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 Allergies6/25/2011
  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 dying6/18/2011
  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 puppy6/15/2011
  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 puppy6/13/2011
  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 ...
Diarrhea6/11/2011
  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 anxiety6/6/2011
  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 temperment6/6/2011
  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 changing5/31/2011
  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 bark5/27/2011
  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 boxer5/26/2011
  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 labor5/25/2011
  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/weight5/25/2011
  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 boxer5/22/2011
  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 temperment5/21/2011
  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 temperment5/21/2011
  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 thinning5/21/2011
  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 patches5/20/2011
  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 ...
Aggression5/18/2011
  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 nose5/16/2011
  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 concerned5/14/2011
  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 eating5/8/2011
  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 family5/8/2011
  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 boxer5/7/2011
  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 issue5/2/2011
  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 issue5/2/2011
  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 PROBLEMS5/2/2011
  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 boxer3/28/2011
  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 ...
Pup3/27/2011
  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 aggression3/24/2011
  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 Boxer3/15/2011
  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 behavior3/14/2011
  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 Biting3/12/2011
  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 behavior3/12/2011
  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 boxer3/9/2011
  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 insemination2/24/2011
  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 Aggression2/20/2011
  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 paws2/13/2011
  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 boxer2/8/2011
  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 problems2/6/2011
  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 ...
boxer2/3/2011
  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 siblings2/2/2011
  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-- ...
whelping1/27/2011
  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 scheduled1/26/2011
  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/ Riley1/25/2011
  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 old1/24/2011
  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 puppy1/23/2011
  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 away1/20/2011
  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 Aggression1/13/2011
  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 eating1/13/2011
  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 boxers1/12/2011
  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 boxer1/12/2011
  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 Aggression1/11/2011
  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 heat1/9/2011
  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 old1/9/2011
  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 face1/8/2011
  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. ...
weight1/8/2011
  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 face1/7/2011
  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 season1/3/2011
  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 heat1/3/2011
  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 Boxer1/2/2011
  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 boxer1/1/2011
  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 Pads12/31/2010
  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 Breathing12/28/2010
  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 Anxiety12/28/2010
  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 puppies12/24/2010
  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 Boxer12/24/2010
  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 lost12/22/2010
  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 DOG12/13/2010
  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 ...
Genetics12/10/2010
  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/Howl12/7/2010
  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, Tyson12/6/2010
  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 female12/3/2010
  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 healthy12/3/2010
  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 diarrhea12/3/2010
  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 out12/2/2010
  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 home12/2/2010
  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 home12/2/2010
  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 agression11/28/2010
  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 things11/22/2010
  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 breed11/22/2010
  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 breed11/22/2010
  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 things11/21/2010
  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 ...
boxer11/8/2010
  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 boxer11/7/2010
  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 ...
thin11/5/2010
  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 breeds11/2/2010
  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 ears11/1/2010
  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 ...
Aggression11/1/2010
  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. ...
Aggression11/1/2010
  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 training10/28/2010
  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 small10/24/2010
  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 way10/17/2010
  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 kicking10/15/2010
  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 kicking10/15/2010
  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 pregnancy10/14/2010
  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 boxers10/14/2010
  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 boxer10/13/2010
  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 ...
breeding10/10/2010
  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 Allergies10/9/2010
  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 stool10/6/2010
  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 boxer10/5/2010
  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 ...
Nursing10/4/2010
  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 pup10/1/2010
  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 loss9/28/2010
  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 loss9/28/2010
  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 ...
Nursing9/22/2010
  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 thing9/18/2010
  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 depression9/18/2010
  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 diet9/16/2010
  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 congestion9/15/2010
  Q: Thankyou
  A: A lot of the time, newborns will have congestion to watch out for. Antibiotics are good to help ...
over protective boxer9/12/2010
  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 DAD9/11/2010
  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 Boxer9/9/2010
  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 Boxer9/7/2010
  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 diarhia9/7/2010
  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 stool9/6/2010
  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 You9/4/2010
  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 boxers9/3/2010
  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 litter9/2/2010
  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 boxer9/1/2010
  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 crackling8/30/2010
  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 fighting8/26/2010
  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 eating8/24/2010
  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 ...
boxer8/22/2010
  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 boxers8/20/2010
  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 Sassy8/15/2010
  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 old8/12/2010
  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 puppies8/11/2010
  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 Shunt8/9/2010
  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 ...
itching8/9/2010
  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 bedding8/6/2010
  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 Liz8/4/2010
  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 behavior7/30/2010
  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 home7/29/2010
  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 ear7/26/2010
  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 loss7/20/2010
  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 behavior7/19/2010
  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 Dogs7/17/2010
  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 ...
weight7/16/2010
  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 face7/14/2010
  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 boxers7/14/2010
  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/illness7/13/2010
  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. ...
Whining7/13/2010
  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/illness7/13/2010
  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 NECK7/10/2010
  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 pup7/9/2010
  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 ...
welping7/9/2010
  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 lethargic7/8/2010
  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 boxer7/4/2010
  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 age7/3/2010
  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 puppy6/27/2010
  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 puppy6/27/2010
  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 ...
weight6/27/2010
  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 ...
breeding6/24/2010
  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 boxer6/24/2010
  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 Boxer6/23/2010
  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 Boxer6/23/2010
  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-Section6/22/2010
  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 boxer6/22/2010
  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 boxer6/22/2010
  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 boxer6/22/2010
  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 Boxer6/17/2010
  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 Bosley6/16/2010
  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 troubles6/16/2010
  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 dog6/14/2010
  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 cats6/14/2010
  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 choking6/14/2010
  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 puppies6/13/2010
  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 32pounds6/10/2010
  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 family6/10/2010
  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 Dominance6/9/2010
  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 puppies6/8/2010
  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 Characteristics6/7/2010
  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 Boxer6/6/2010
  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 boxer6/3/2010
  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. ...
Dominance5/30/2010
  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 dog5/27/2010
  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 boxer5/25/2010
  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 ...
boxers5/25/2010
  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 Aggression5/24/2010
  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 Sale5/22/2010
  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 eating5/12/2010
  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 agression5/6/2010
  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 boxer5/3/2010
  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 dogs4/27/2010
  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 discharge4/24/2010
  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 male4/23/2010
  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 pup4/23/2010
  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. ...
Coat4/21/2010
  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 loss4/21/2010
  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 boxer4/21/2010
  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 drinking4/18/2010
  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 Cycle4/16/2010
  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 own4/14/2010
  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 soreness4/14/2010
  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 Breeding4/11/2010
  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 habits4/9/2010
  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 heartworms4/3/2010
  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 boxer3/31/2010
  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 discharge3/25/2010
  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 face3/25/2010
  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 fence3/25/2010
  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 Boxer3/25/2010
  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 biting3/21/2010
  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 ...
Dyoxycycline3/17/2010
  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 & gagging3/17/2010
  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 Behavior3/15/2010
  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 aggressiveness3/13/2010
  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 gland3/12/2010
  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 boxers3/11/2010
  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 ...
boxer3/10/2010
  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 health3/9/2010
  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 bloodline3/6/2010
  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 Boxers3/6/2010
  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 behaviot3/5/2010
  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 aggressive3/5/2010
  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 biting3/4/2010
  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 food3/3/2010
  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 behaviot3/2/2010
  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 ...
Diabetes3/2/2010
  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 ...
hairloss2/27/2010
  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 coat2/27/2010
  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 ...
hairloss2/27/2010
  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 Bones2/27/2010
  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 ...
Aggression2/27/2010
  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 ...
Weight2/26/2010
  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 puppy2/25/2010
  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 /allergies2/25/2010
  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 female2/23/2010
  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 Boxer2/22/2010
  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 ...
Aggression2/22/2010
  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, ...
yogurt2/21/2010
  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 heat2/21/2010
  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 behavior2/21/2010
  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 Food2/21/2010
  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 color2/19/2010
  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 color2/19/2010
  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 boxer2/19/2010
  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 loss2/17/2010
  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 food2/16/2010
  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 food2/16/2010
  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 heat2/16/2010
  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 ...
weight2/16/2010
  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 Eyes2/15/2010
  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 boxer2/15/2010
  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 ...
age2/12/2010
  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 appetite2/12/2010
  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 behavior2/10/2010
  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 behavior2/9/2010
  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 pup2/7/2010
  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 called2/7/2010
  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 boxers2/4/2010
  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 gaging2/2/2010
  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 rate2/2/2010
  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 pup1/31/2010
  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 loss1/30/2010
  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 male1/30/2010
  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 loss1/30/2010
  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 Nipples1/29/2010
  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 pups1/28/2010
  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 color1/28/2010
  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 pup1/27/2010
  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 pup1/26/2010
  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 query1/26/2010
  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 boxer1/24/2010
  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 Questions1/23/2010
  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 Questions1/23/2010
  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 weight1/22/2010
  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 pup1/20/2010
  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 pup1/20/2010
  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 Puppy1/20/2010
  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 Behavior1/19/2010
  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 ...
mydog1/18/2010
  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 whelping1/15/2010
  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 boxer1/14/2010
  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 boxer1/12/2010
  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 boxer1/10/2010
  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 problem1/7/2010
  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 Aggression1/6/2010
  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 color1/4/2010
  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 fence12/31/2009
  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 Boxer12/30/2009
  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 puppy12/28/2009
  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 aggression12/28/2009
  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 ...
Boxer12/27/2009
  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. ...
Boxer12/27/2009
  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 Boxer12/21/2009
  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 Help12/15/2009
  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 fighting12/9/2009
  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 Boxer12/8/2009
  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 ...
whining12/8/2009
  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 boxer12/8/2009
  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 ...
aggression12/6/2009
  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 aggression12/5/2009
  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 rescue12/5/2009
  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 rescue12/4/2009
  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 aggression12/2/2009
  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 boxer12/2/2009
  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 aggression12/2/2009
  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 ...
weight12/1/2009
  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 Issues11/28/2009
  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 boxer11/28/2009
  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 barking11/28/2009
  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 smell11/28/2009
  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 small11/28/2009
  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 food11/23/2009
  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 ...
aggression11/23/2009
  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 ...
flatulance11/23/2009
  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 food11/23/2009
  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 issues11/22/2009
  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 puppy11/18/2009
  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 Allie11/18/2009
  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 wetting11/18/2009
  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 wetting11/18/2009
  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 boxer11/18/2009
  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 Behaviour11/17/2009
  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 coats11/17/2009
  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 Cancer11/17/2009
  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 boxers11/16/2009
  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 boxer11/14/2009
  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, ...
Health11/10/2009
  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 lymphoma11/9/2009
  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 lymphoma11/9/2009
  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 & size11/8/2009
  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 boxer11/7/2009
  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 knee11/5/2009
  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 ...
aggression11/5/2009
  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 ...
boxer11/4/2009
  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 breeding11/3/2009
  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 boxer10/31/2009
  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 Question10/30/2009
  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 Question10/30/2009
  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 energy10/28/2009
  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 ...
Yogurt10/27/2009
  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 ...
Yogurt10/26/2009
  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 ...
Boxer10/26/2009
  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 ...
treats10/23/2009
  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 Weight10/22/2009
  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 Weight10/21/2009
  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 ...
pregancy10/20/2009
  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 ...
pregnancy10/20/2009
  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 urination10/20/2009
  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 concerns10/20/2009
  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 Boxer10/19/2009
  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 puppy10/19/2009
  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 sick10/15/2009
  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 Socialization10/14/2009
  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 pup10/14/2009
  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 Socialization10/14/2009
  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 pup10/13/2009
  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 aggressive10/8/2009
  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 pups10/6/2009
  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 incontinence10/6/2009
  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 chest10/6/2009
  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 puppy10/5/2009
  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 cycle10/3/2009
  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 sick10/3/2009
  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 ...
whelping9/29/2009
  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 boxer9/27/2009
  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 gain9/25/2009
  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 back9/24/2009
  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 boxer9/24/2009
  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 fighting9/23/2009
  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 panting9/22/2009
  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 Urine9/22/2009
  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 sick9/16/2009
  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 Girl9/15/2009
  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 Girl9/15/2009
  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 knees9/15/2009
  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 boxer9/13/2009
  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. cat9/12/2009
  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 Boxers9/11/2009
  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 heat9/9/2009
  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 puppies9/7/2009
  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 issues9/5/2009
  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 Cycles9/4/2009
  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 growth9/2/2009
  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 crate8/31/2009
  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 back8/30/2009
  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: ...
aggression8/25/2009
  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 pimples8/24/2009
  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 Question8/22/2009
  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 boxer8/22/2009
  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 ...
thunderstroms8/19/2009
  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 hives8/16/2009
  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 aggression8/16/2009
  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. ...
crates8/14/2009
  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 problem8/12/2009
  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 puppy8/11/2009
  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 habits8/5/2009
  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 testicles8/4/2009
  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 testicles8/3/2009
  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 boxer7/31/2009
  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 lonely7/28/2009
  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 lonely7/28/2009
  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 Teeth7/27/2009
  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 boxer7/23/2009
  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 Boxer7/22/2009
  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 Boxer7/22/2009
  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 times7/21/2009
  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 household7/21/2009
  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 nose7/16/2009
  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 nephew7/14/2009
  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 nephew7/14/2009
  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 urine7/13/2009
  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 Boxer7/12/2009
  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 Boxer7/12/2009
  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 issue7/10/2009
  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 Cancer7/8/2009
  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 nephew7/7/2009
  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 boxer7/7/2009
  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 Behavior7/7/2009
  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, ...
Vomiting7/4/2009
  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 allergies7/2/2009
  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 puppies6/27/2009
  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 problems6/24/2009
  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 boxer6/22/2009
  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 PROTECTION6/22/2009
  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 breeding6/18/2009
  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 breeding6/18/2009
  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 problems6/11/2009
  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 up6/10/2009
  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 pup6/10/2009
  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 food6/10/2009
  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 eyes6/10/2009
  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 docking6/9/2009
  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 Cough6/8/2009
  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 overdue6/7/2009
  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 Boxer6/5/2009
  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 disorder6/4/2009
  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 disorder6/2/2009
  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 question5/31/2009
  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 question5/30/2009
  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 Boxer5/28/2009
  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 boxers5/27/2009
  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 Whites5/25/2009
  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 Whites5/25/2009
  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. ...
panting5/24/2009
  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 ...
running5/23/2009
  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 Weight5/22/2009
  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- Mo5/21/2009
  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- Mo5/20/2009
  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 puppy5/18/2009
  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 MALE5/17/2009
  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 problem5/17/2009
  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 boxers5/16/2009
  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 cancer5/14/2009
  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 Socialization5/9/2009
  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 color5/8/2009
  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 Agression5/8/2009
  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 ...
Aggression5/6/2009
  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 parvo5/6/2009
  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 cycle5/6/2009
  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 puppies5/4/2009
  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 parvo5/3/2009
  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 fighting5/3/2009
  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 problems4/29/2009
  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 problems4/28/2009
  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 suddenly4/27/2009
  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 issues4/26/2009
  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 poop4/25/2009
  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 Boxer4/22/2009
  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 puppy4/21/2009
  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 boxer4/20/2009
  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 cats4/19/2009
  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 ...
relationship4/16/2009
  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 Irritation4/13/2009
  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 BOXER4/8/2009
  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 Training4/7/2009
  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 changed4/6/2009
  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 boxer4/4/2009
  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 crate4/2/2009
  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 ...
Breeding3/31/2009
  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 puppies3/29/2009
  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 boxers3/27/2009
  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 boxer3/24/2009
  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 ...
Osteoarthritis3/21/2009
  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 issue3/21/2009
  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 vocalization3/21/2009
  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 vomiting3/20/2009
  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 vomiting3/19/2009
  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-section3/14/2009
  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 ...
Exercise3/11/2009
  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 eyes3/9/2009
  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 chihuahuas3/8/2009
  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 chihuahuas3/8/2009
  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 tongue3/7/2009
  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 ...
balding3/6/2009
  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 ...
Boxers3/5/2009
  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 eyes3/5/2009
  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 boxer3/4/2009
  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 ...
eye3/2/2009
  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 eyes2/27/2009
  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." ...
eye2/25/2009
  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 boxer2/23/2009
  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 behavior2/19/2009
  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 aggressiveness2/18/2009
  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 house2/13/2009
  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 ...
Dominance2/9/2009
  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/education2/7/2009
  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 ears2/7/2009
  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 heat2/7/2009
  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 cats2/5/2009
  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 weight2/4/2009
  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 cold2/1/2009
  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 Pups2/1/2009
  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 ...
agression1/30/2009
  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 blood1/29/2009
  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 Buddy1/29/2009
  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 Pup1/27/2009
  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 breeding1/27/2009
  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 question1/26/2009
  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 pregnancy1/25/2009
  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 pups1/23/2009
  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 pups1/23/2009
  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 boxer1/23/2009
  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 ...
ears1/21/2009
  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 boxer1/16/2009
  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 Boxer1/16/2009
  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 old1/15/2009
  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 old1/14/2009
  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 old1/14/2009
  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 cropped1/12/2009
  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 fees1/12/2009
  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 cats1/10/2009
  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 labor1/9/2009
  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 labor1/9/2009
  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 labor1/8/2009
  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 Boxer1/6/2009
  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 ...
Breeding1/5/2009
  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 Skin1/1/2009
  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 twitch12/31/2008
  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 house12/30/2008
  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 capsules12/29/2008
  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 dogs12/28/2008
  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, ...
hiccups12/26/2008
  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 pup12/19/2008
  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 member12/18/2008
  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 ...
Agression12/18/2008
  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 discharge12/17/2008
  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 discharge12/17/2008
  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 eggs12/17/2008
  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 yet12/16/2008
  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 ...
weight12/8/2008
  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 dog12/8/2008
  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 Concerns12/6/2008
  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 homing12/5/2008
  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 puppy12/2/2008
  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 puppy12/2/2008
  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 ...
Breeding12/2/2008
  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 & Chin12/2/2008
  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 puppies11/30/2008
  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 ...
baths11/29/2008
  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 bleeding11/27/2008
  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 bleeding11/27/2008
  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 bleeding11/26/2008
  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 boxer11/24/2008
  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 ...
boxers11/21/2008
  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 crate11/20/2008
  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 crate11/20/2008
  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 ...
GROWTH11/18/2008
  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 ...
GROWTH11/18/2008
  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 ...
Boxer11/17/2008
  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 Boxer11/16/2008
  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 Boxer11/15/2008
  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 Illness11/14/2008
  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-- ...
boxer11/13/2008
  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 agression11/13/2008
  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 agression11/13/2008
  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 boxer11/12/2008
  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 boxer11/12/2008
  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 blind11/8/2008
  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 time11/8/2008
  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 food11/6/2008
  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 female11/5/2008
  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 behavior11/5/2008
  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 quickly11/3/2008
  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 quickly11/2/2008
  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 FIGHTING11/2/2008
  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 heat11/1/2008
  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 Behavior10/30/2008
  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 Boxer10/28/2008
  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 fighting10/27/2008
  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 bumps10/26/2008
  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 aggression10/25/2008
  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 fighting10/24/2008
  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 fighting10/23/2008
  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 discharge10/23/2008
  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 ...
Barking10/20/2008
  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 size10/20/2008
  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 boxer10/20/2008
  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 ...
boxer10/17/2008
  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 small10/14/2008
  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 boxer10/14/2008
  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 out10/12/2008
  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 ...
sores10/9/2008
  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 Agression10/5/2008
  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 puppy9/30/2008
  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 puppy9/30/2008
  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 Fighting9/26/2008
  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 boxer9/22/2008
  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 socialization9/19/2008
  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 everything9/17/2008
  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 Boxer9/15/2008
  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 pup9/14/2008
  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 family9/12/2008
  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 bleeding9/9/2008
  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 himself9/8/2008
  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 fighting9/4/2008
  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 boxer9/2/2008
  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 eating8/30/2008
  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 ...
Aggression8/27/2008
  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 worse8/26/2008
  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 weight8/22/2008
  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 ...
breeding8/19/2008
  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 hannah8/18/2008
  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 Boxer8/15/2008
  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 boxer8/15/2008
  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 Training8/14/2008
  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 hair8/8/2008
  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 Colors8/7/2008
  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 Boxer8/6/2008
  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 jumps8/4/2008
  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 aggression8/3/2008
  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 apart8/1/2008
  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 ...
breeding7/31/2008
  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 ...
biteing7/30/2008
  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 boxer7/29/2008
  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 ...
breeding7/28/2008
  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 Appetite7/26/2008
  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 heat7/26/2008
  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 boxer7/23/2008
  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 ears7/23/2008
  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 Puppies7/21/2008
  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 pup7/17/2008
  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 boxer7/16/2008
  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 Agression7/15/2008
  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 heat7/14/2008
  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 changes7/14/2008
  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 behavior7/12/2008
  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 ...
Boxer7/12/2008
  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 changes7/11/2008
  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 Cats7/10/2008
  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 friends7/10/2008
  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 Behavior7/4/2008
  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 boxer7/2/2008
  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 heat6/29/2008
  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 soon6/24/2008
  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 swellings6/22/2008
  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 question6/20/2008
  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 boxer6/20/2008
  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 behavior6/17/2008
  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 ...
welping6/15/2008
  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 question6/14/2008
  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 diet6/13/2008
  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 Member6/8/2008
  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 Lean6/6/2008
  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 Luke6/4/2008
  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 9116/3/2008
  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 boxer6/3/2008
  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 leash6/2/2008
  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 questions6/1/2008
  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 leash5/30/2008
  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 questions5/30/2008
  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 issue5/27/2008
  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 bed5/27/2008
  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 issue5/27/2008
  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 hair5/27/2008
  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 training5/25/2008
  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 Urination5/24/2008
  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 ...
labor5/18/2008
  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 it5/15/2008
  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 boxer5/14/2008
  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 excitment5/3/2008
  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 dog5/1/2008
  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 boxer4/28/2008
  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 female4/28/2008
  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 boxer4/28/2008
  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 questions4/28/2008
  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 Genetics4/24/2008
  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 BITES4/24/2008
  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 puppies4/18/2008
  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 Genetics4/13/2008
  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 Genetics4/13/2008
  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 breeding4/9/2008
  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 Pup4/8/2008
  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 ...
Aggression4/6/2008
  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 male4/5/2008
  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 HELP4/4/2008
  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 shakes4/1/2008
  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 shakes3/31/2008
  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. ...
Breeding3/31/2008
  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 ...
Boxer3/28/2008
  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 boxer3/27/2008
  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 aggression3/26/2008
  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 puppy3/19/2008
  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 panting3/17/2008
  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 PUP3/17/2008
  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 Boxer3/13/2008
  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 Boxer3/13/2008
  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 cycles3/11/2008
  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 boxer3/10/2008
  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 puppy3/9/2008
  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 dog3/8/2008
  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 dog3/7/2008
  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 weight3/4/2008
  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 Breeding3/3/2008
  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 issues3/1/2008
  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 boxer3/1/2008
  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 possesive2/22/2008
  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 boxer2/22/2008
  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 biting2/20/2008
  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 issues2/17/2008
  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 boxer2/17/2008
  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 live2/14/2008
  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 neuter2/11/2008
  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 ...
stubborn2/9/2008
  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 puppy2/8/2008
  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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