Is there a reason why you want a "purebred, registered, etc etc" dog? If you aren't going to show the dog, a rescue pet is the way to go. IMHO
And as far as chopping parts off of animals, I do agree with spaying and neutering. In most cases, it does wonders for their temperament and it also prevents unwanted pregnancies if your pet does happen to get loose. ....
The thing with the ears is personal preference. Here is a picture of our boxer and a friend's boxer, neither has the ears docked. But our friend's boxer has these weird ears that stick half way up anyway, he might look better with docked ears. My Maya, however, looks adorable with her floppy ears.
You'll spend the next 9-12 years explaining why your boxer looks funny.
Is there a reason why you want a "purebred, registered, etc etc" dog? If you aren't going to show the dog, a rescue pet is the way to go. IMHO
9 - 12 years? only if you get a super special boxer. Unfortunately they aren't known for their long life expectancy.
sorry man but its true. 9 year old boxers aren't the norm. Im not saying its impossible, just not as likey as say a 9 year old cat. Boxers are an overly popular breed subject to massive amounts of poor breeding and are prone to things such as cancer.
Ive had boxers, and still have one at the moment, or maybe my parents who have been Vets since the mid 70s have it all wrong
My inlaws have had boxers from the time I met my wife. Worst dogs ive ever been around. Most hyper and misbehaived ive seen hands down. From what ive read here though it sounds like more of an owner problem than a dog breed problem with them so hopefully you'll be fine. As for me I will never own a boxer due to whay ive seen with their dogs. Good luck to you.
I agree with you on this..... but I will probably never be able to get a shelter/rescue pet.
So far I dont meet the requirements of the 2 or 3 Ive looked into because I dont have a fenced in yard.
Huh.... apparently for the last 60 some odd years that my family, back to my grandparents (maybe longer), has had dogs with out a fence, we are now incapable of taking care of them??