Selection guide - Visit a responsible and reputable breeder

Visit a responsible and reputable breeder. It is really important to only use reputable breeders as your puppy's genes will determine their health and disposition as an adult. Signs that the breeder is a responsible and reputable breeder include a desire to better the the breed.

In fact, many responsible breeders will keep the best puppy out of the litter and require that people who adopt boxers with faults sign agreements to spray or neuter their puppy. Responsible breeders are also in full compliance with the laws in their area on breeding puppies.

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DOG FAQ - How much does a boxer dog cost?

Boxer dogs from rescues, shelters, pounds cost $50-200 to adopt from a reputable breeder $900+.

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DOG FAQ - How to Choose a Boxer puppy Breeder?

There are many ways and places of getting a Boxer puppy. How to choose a Boxer puppy can by facilitated by attending exhibitions. Dog shoes could be fruitful if you are looking for a dog that can compete in the future. Details of these exhibitions can be found in national publications about dogs.

These publications usually have information about breeders offering pedigree dogs for sale. A common breed puppy is not hard to find, but one from a special breed could take some time. In some countries there are guides, published and revised yearly, with details about available breeders and breeds.

Any national canine club can also help you with information. Generally, rare breeds and puppies of a very appreciated one, are very expensive. Sometimes, a breeder can have a puppy with some imperfection at a very cheap price. Be careful with those with some physical defect, cause in the long run they could be more expensive. Your veterinarian can also recommend you some breeder as long as his dogs are not too expensive.

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DOG FAQ - What is the difference between show Quality and non-show Quality?

The first difference is price and this can vary from country to country, breeder to breeder but in most all cases the show Boxer puppy will be more expensive than the non-show Boxer puppy. Some differences can be as minor as coat quality or flash, or major as to be a disqualifying fault in boxers such as the White Boxer, the prices of the non-show dog vary within these parameters.

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DOG FAQ - What is the right age to take a Boxer puppy home ?

When the Boxer puppy is ready to leave it's Dam (Mother) which is most commonly around 8 weeks of age. The buyer, hopefully is ready to take the Boxer puppy home as soon as they have puppy proofed their home and have everything ready for the new puppy including a secure yard, a place inside to sleep, the right food, (the same as the breeder is feeding) fresh water daily and most of all time for love and attention.

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