Entertain Boxer - Boxer's are people oriented

Boxer's are people oriented. They need to have alot of attention. Their feelings get hurt very easily. This breed of dog has a lot of energy and needs to have activities to spend it on. They are also one of the most mild tempered, loyal dogs you will find.

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Entertain Boxer - Toys make a Boxer happy

Toys make a Boxer happy. Boxer's have their own personalities and have different preferences for toys.

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Entertain Boxer - Make sure that your Boxer is constantly supplied with Chewies

Make sure that your Boxer is constantly supplied with Chewies (pig ears, rawhides, bones). This helps with their desire to chew, I kept all of mine supplied with chewies and this saved your furniture.

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Owner guide - Snoring and gas

Boxers are sometimes prone to snoring and gas.

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Owner guide - Boxer doesn't bark much

Boxer dog doesn't bark much - except with justifiable cause.

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Owner guide - Understand health problems

Understand health problems that boxers are prone to, such as hip dysplasia (a malformed ball and socket in the hip joint), bloat, aortic stenosis (a heart condition), tumors and hypothyroidism (a condition that causes the body to slow down). When you adopt your dog or puppy, find out what type of screening has been done for these problems.

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Owner guide - Train your boxer when he's young

Obedience-train your boxer when he's young. Boxers are highly intelligent and quick learners, but they can be mischievous if left untrained. They also love to jump up on people and need to be trained out of this behavior early.

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Owner guide - Consider getting a crate for a new boxer puppy

Consider getting a crate for a new boxer puppy. It is helpful in house training and serves as a quiet place for the puppy. Crates are also good tools when you are training your puppy not to chew, and they help remedy separation anxiety.

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Owner guide - Brush your boxer's coat

Brush your boxer's coat occasionally with a firm brush. Trim his nails regularly.

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Owner guide - Bathe your boxer infrequently

Bathe your boxer infrequently. Because of his short-haired coat, he'll rarely get dirty.

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Owner guide - Make sure meat is the first ingredient in your boxer's dog food

Make sure meat is the first ingredient in your boxer's dog food. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content should be 4 percent or less.

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Owner guide - Vaccinate your boxer when you first get him

Vaccinate your boxer when you first get him, then get her yearly booster shots. Consult your veterinarian about flea-control products and worming your dog.

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