Breeding Your Boxer

There are many aspects to take into consideration when deciding whether or not to breed your female boxer. First of all, do you have the essentials to take care of the puppies such as time, money, and space. If you believe you can provide these, then the next question is who will she mate with. If your female is AKC registered make sure the stud is AKC registered as well so the bloodline will stay strong and the puppies will be worth more. Once your female goes into heat they can breed at the beginning of the third week. A dog is pregnant for 63 days and since the boxer is a large breed it could take up to 45 days to actually tell if the dog is pregnant. Their temperment will change, they will begin eating more, and of course they will get bigger. All you can do is be supportive and make sure she gets plenty of food and rest. The female can go into labor anywhere from 60 to 70 days. Her temperature will drop tremendously and she will have them in 24 hours. Also, she will begin to go to once certain place that she feels most comfortable. When she goes into labor she will begin panting very hard, pacing around, and some even vomit to clear their stomachs. This is when they are very close to having the puppies. Just be there with your female and help her deliver the puppies to the best of your ability. Good luck!

Boxers Make Great Pets

Boxers are great dogs and make great pets for many reasons. The biggest reason would definitely be their affection. They are the most loving dogs that want to be around people all the time. This is one of the reasons they make such good pets for a household with young children. They are not aggressive, yet they are very protective of its owners and the people they are very familiar with. They are very smart and learn quite quickly which can be helpful, as though most stay in the house. However, they are a flexible breed, being able to stay outdoors or indoors. They tend to be hyper and very playful, especially as puppies. Boxers have been around for centuries and have been outstanding in dog competitions and making great service dogs. In general, boxers are great dogs to have as pets in any type of home.