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After careful consideration, you have finally made a
decision to purchase a Boxer puppy. Without doubt,
you will be thrilled with your choice in that this
breed is protective but gentle, intelligent,
playful, loving, and extremely faithful to its
owner. Now, you need to work with a qualified
breeder to ensure you end up with a strong,
healthy, and happy puppy. Remember, Boxer puppies
are simply adorable so it would be easy just to
choose the first one you see. Instead, you want to
look for specific things and ask tons of questions.
For
instance, a responsible breeder will have all the
Boxer puppies tested for heartworm. In addition,
depending on the age of the puppy, it may or may not
be wormed and have its initial booster shots. When
looking at puppies, you want to see bright, alert
eyes, a shiny coat that is somewhat elastic and
solid bone structure. Keep in mind that while some
breeders will sell puppies less than eight weeks of
age, we strongly discourage this. In fact, a puppy
around 10 to 12 weeks would be far more settled and
content.
You
should also talk to the breeder about both parents,
and if possible, ask to see the mother and father
dog. Other questions should cover temperament,
parent’s personality, socialization, history of
health problems, lineage pertaining to show and
breeding, food, and so on. The more information you
can obtain the better chance of you buying a
beautifully formed puppy.
A good breeder should welcome your questions with
open arms. In fact, a good breeder should ask a
number of questions to you as well, making sure the
home is loving and right. If you find any breeder
balking at answer questions or not asking you any
questions, you should immediately see a red flag.
Although this does not mean the breeder is a bad
one, it could. Therefore, pay close attention to the
information you are provided and asked.
If the puppies were less than eight weeks old, the
breeder would likely require you to pay a deposit
until the puppy is old enough to go home with you.
Once the puppy is of appropriate age, you would
return to pick it up and pay the balance of the
purchase. This practice is perfectly normal,
ensuring you get pick of the puppy you want and the
breeder knows you are a serious buyer.
You can check with the Boxer Club, American Kennel
Club, or even your veterinarian for options of
finding a good breeder. If you have no luck, then
use the internet to search for breeders but in this
case, you always want to ask for references and then
follow up on them. Additionally, the breeder should
have solid credentials that you can check. Remember,
if at any time you feel something is not quite
right, listen to your instincts.
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