Hello everyone
My name is Ken, I live in Calgary, AB, Canada, and am in search for my second Boxer.
My first Boxer was a rescue, sort of. I got Tydis, from a co-worker of a friend who just could not care for him anymore. He was 14 months old and only 37lbs, just a skinny bone rack with a big head. His owner didn't know anything about dogs, he was only feeding him once a day, didn't do any training and did not have a fenced yard. When he found himself working 12+ hour days he finally decided to give him up.
I had a 6 year old female Doberman when I took Tydis, in and they were best friends from the moment they met. One year later Tydis, was a happy healthy 83lbs. I was very lucky with his health since he had originally come from a "back yard breeder". I took him straight to my vet the day after I brought him home and she told me straight out that "if I had been looking for the one breed of dog susceptible to more health problems then a Doberman, that I had just found it". Other then a recurring ear infection he had no other health issues.
I lost Tydis, a couple years ago at 10.5 years and now that I'm ready for a new dog it just has to be a Boxer. I do need a change though, Tydis, was a handsome fawn with a black mask, white chest and socks so this time around I'm looking for a plain brindle.
Unfortunately Tydis's lack of training in his youth and some dog aggression issues kept us from any dog sports but I fully intend to compete in obedience, sport detection and perhaps even Shutzhund if my new pup has the right "drive"
Anyway I have come to this forum in hopes of finding some guidance on selecting a breeder, training technique for Boxers and to share stories with others who appreciate my love of this breed.
My name is Ken, I live in Calgary, AB, Canada, and am in search for my second Boxer.
My first Boxer was a rescue, sort of. I got Tydis, from a co-worker of a friend who just could not care for him anymore. He was 14 months old and only 37lbs, just a skinny bone rack with a big head. His owner didn't know anything about dogs, he was only feeding him once a day, didn't do any training and did not have a fenced yard. When he found himself working 12+ hour days he finally decided to give him up.
I had a 6 year old female Doberman when I took Tydis, in and they were best friends from the moment they met. One year later Tydis, was a happy healthy 83lbs. I was very lucky with his health since he had originally come from a "back yard breeder". I took him straight to my vet the day after I brought him home and she told me straight out that "if I had been looking for the one breed of dog susceptible to more health problems then a Doberman, that I had just found it". Other then a recurring ear infection he had no other health issues.
I lost Tydis, a couple years ago at 10.5 years and now that I'm ready for a new dog it just has to be a Boxer. I do need a change though, Tydis, was a handsome fawn with a black mask, white chest and socks so this time around I'm looking for a plain brindle.
Unfortunately Tydis's lack of training in his youth and some dog aggression issues kept us from any dog sports but I fully intend to compete in obedience, sport detection and perhaps even Shutzhund if my new pup has the right "drive"
Anyway I have come to this forum in hopes of finding some guidance on selecting a breeder, training technique for Boxers and to share stories with others who appreciate my love of this breed.