Boxers?

[skcin]

No, not a human who boxes for sport, Jake

I mean a dog. Seriously contemplating adopting a Boxer through a rescue organization. Just wondering if any of you own one or know someone who does, and do you recommend them as good pets.

Paula

[dissention]

Originally Posted by skcin

No, not a human who boxes for sport, Jake

That's not the one that would enter his mind first, Paula!

I don't have a Boxer, but I have a mini daschound (or however the hell you spell it ). The most stubborn dogs in the world!!!!!

[Violet]

I seriously considered getting a boxer for a while. They're great dogs, and don't shed much. The only reason I didn't is because they have a reputation for not getting along well with other dogs. I've heard this from a couple people who have them. But if you don't think your dog would be in contact much with other dogs, I'd say go for it! I have a sister and brother-in-law who visit a lot with their choc. lab, plus we watch him a lot when they go away, so I didn't want to take the chance of having a dog that wouldn't get along with Dallas.

Good luck with it.
Carol

Guess I should mention I still haven't gotten a dog. But if/when I do, it'll be a boston terrier. Great with kids, don't shed much and supposedly not as hyper as most terriers. Plus they're a nice size; not too big, not too small.

[hayley]

I've heard the same thing- they're great pets, but don't do well getting along with other dogs or even kids. Which, if you don't have other dogs or kids makes them just fine. They're very intelligent and loving.

Edit: Violet- I also want a Boston terrier, I have for a few years now. Someday when I have the time & money, I'm bringing one home with me!

[David]

Originally Posted by hayley

I've heard the same thing- they're great pets, but don't do well getting along with other dogs or even kids.

I'm gonna git you, sucka!!

[sparky]

Originally Posted by dissention

That's not the one that would enter his mind first, Paula!

I don't have a Boxer, but I have a mini daschound (or however the hell you spell it ). The most stubborn dogs in the world!!!!!

It is hysterical to me that you have a weenie dog - I think they are the funniest dogs on earth. I hade one as a kid and would love to get another.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by sparky

It is hysterical to me that you have a weenie dog - I think they are the funniest dogs on earth. I hade one as a kid and would love to get another.

My dog is super-smart, but also super-stubborn. If you play with her and then stop for a few minutes, she'll retaliate by pissing on the floor. They're also quite expensive, I paid $800 for mine.

[hayley]

Originally Posted by David

I'm gonna git you, sucka!!

!!!!

[sparky]

Originally Posted by dissention

My dog is super-smart, but also super-stubborn. If you play with her and then stop for a few minutes, she'll retaliate by pissing on the floor. They're also quite expensive, I paid $800 for mine.

That peeing thing wouldn't sit too well with me. They do seem entertaining, though.

Expensive, shmexpensve. You're talking to someone who had an $1800 cockatoo that lived in a $700 cage. Not too mention the food,woodblock, and vet bills. Haven't got kids, and ain't gettin any, so it's all relative. The pets are worth every cent.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by sparky

That peeing thing wouldn't sit too well with me. They do seem entertaining, though.

Expensive, shmexpensve. You're talking to someone who had an $1800 cockatoo that lived in a $700 cage. Not too mention the food,woodblock, and vet bills. Haven't got kids, and ain't gettin any, so it's all relative. The pets are worth every cent.

You're right. When I got my dog, I told myself that I would never be one of those people who treated their pet like their kid. But I did and do, every day. I dote on my dog like it's a newborn, sparks.

[darklinensuit]

I'm out of town so away from all my dog books, but I do know that with their popularity you should be very wary of overbreeding .

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by dissention

My dog is super-smart, but also super-stubborn. If you play with her and then stop for a few minutes, she'll retaliate by pissing on the floor. They're also quite expensive, I paid $800 for mine.

$800 is very reasonable fore a pure-breed.
BTW, I think the dumbest dogs are the best. I gew up with the most hilarious Shih-tzu. He was so stupid he was a pleasure. And always happy.

- Jake

[sparky]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

BTW, I think the dumbest dogs are the best...He was so stupid he was a pleasure. And always happy.
- Jake

There was a time when I used this philosophy for dating.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by dissention

If you play with her and then stop for a few minutes, she'll retaliate by pissing on the floor.

What a coincidence, I do the same thing!

My best friend just got 2 6-week old Boxer pups from a breeder. They're too cute, but I don't have the time & patience to deal with a little puppy right now (of course, I don't have a separate "dog room" with doggy-door access to an kennel outside like she does, so...)

I've been checking out http://www.secondchanceboxer.com for a while now, and I have another friend who adopted through this organization & it worked out great. I know you can't always know everything about some of their histories, but I'm not looking for a show dog, I just want a great pet. I don't have any other dogs, but I do have 2 cats. We'll see how it goes.

I'm going away in October, so I can't do anything right away, I'm just doing some research for now. Thanks for all of your input.

paula

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by sparky

There was a time when I used this philosophy for dating.

Not literally, I hope. eeeewww.

- Jake