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#1 ·
This may be an unusual request....but we have been actively searching for another boxer to adopt and have come across someone who had an accidental litter that they need to get rid of. I'd love to take one of these puppies before they end up in a shelter, but we really only want a purebred boxer (which is why it's been hard to find a pup/young dog to rescue).

The owner assures me that they are purebred and I've seen photos of the mom and dad (dad is definitely a boxer). Would someone with a little more boxer experience be willing to look at a photo of the mother and tell me what they think? I'd rather PM or email the photo instead of posting it, so that I don't upset the owner if they happen to see the posting. Thanks in advance!
 
#2 ·
I'll take a look, if you'd like. :)
 
#7 ·
Hi everyone - Thanks for offering to help. I have the photo of the mom in my album (she is the brindle dog). I've already had a few great opinions! So thanks again for taking a look.
 
#9 ·
So IF she is a poorly bred purebred boxer, how might that effect the puppy that I may or may not be adopting? I'm not as worried about appearance (although I want my dog to look like an actual boxer), but I'm more interested to know if there are personality/behavioral traits that could be effected by poor breeding.
 
#10 · (Edited)
Well, you have no idea about temperament or behavioural traits as the person you are dealing with has no consistency within their lines. They have just placed two dogs together to get a litter. Have you met with and interacted with both parents?

Also, I'd be more concerned with the health of this puppy. This person hasn't done any health testing what so ever so you could end up with any thing such as hip dysplasia, heart disease (ARVC, Sub-aortic stenosis), DM, spondylosis or thyroid issues.

Either way, when dealing with a rescue or a person who doesn't invest in the health and temperaments of their dogs, you are taking a risk and those who do rescue are well aware of this. If you do go ahead with a puppy from this litter, I would invest in some health insurance.
 
#11 ·
Honestly, any rescue where you can’t trace the lineage back generations can come with any number of issues health wise and temperament wise. Then again, even getting a purebred with good, strong lines can also run into problems. Logan is from a reputable breeder with no cancer in either his parents lines, but yet he had a mast cell tumor last year just before his 3rd birthday. Even going through a reputable breeder isn’t going to guarantee you anything so personally I don’t feel that it’s any reason at all not to adopt.

My parents just adopted a 5 month old boxer mix. We know mom was a purebred white boxer, but dad is unknown so we have no clue what other breed he’s mixed with. I’ve thought about paying for a DNA test myself to find out what his make up is, but I haven’t done enough research to find out if they’re truly reliable or not. So far this puppy is the sweetest thing and has an amazing temperament.

My advice would be to meet her and if you guys click, take her home! :)
 
#12 ·
I think this is all great advice. I understand we will have no idea about the health of the line and that is definitely a risk to take with this breed.

Our 2 year old boxer was a sort of rescue. We adopted him from a nurse who had him crated during her 12+ hour shifts. I needed a dog since we bought our first home and couldn't resist his face and knowing he'd be going to a shelter if someone didn't take him from her. I found out later that he originally came from an Amish breeder in PA, which obviously has risks of it's own. He's a wonderful dog and other than needing a grain-free diet and being rather hyper, he's perfect (so far). I wouldn't intentionally buy from his breeder, but I couldn't be happier with my four-legged child.

We're still debating all of the advice I've received and waiting until we get the chance to meet the dogs before we make a final decision. I'd take all the puppies tomorrow to give them a better home, but my husband keeps my craziness at bay. :)
 
#13 ·
Mandy, don't waste your time or money on those home DNA tests....I've seen some completely off the wall results on these, and on at least one occasion, a result so whacky that I'd swear they got the test results mixed up with another pet.

I the long run, it doesn't really matter what Dixon is mixed with, because it won't change the fact that you and your parents love the living crap out of him. :)
 
#14 ·
I did a DNA test through my vet, it cost me about 90. We were told my dog was a beagle mix at the shelter. That's when I found out she is a boxer mix. Boxer as far back as it went on one side (dont know which parent ) and short haired miniature dachshund mix on the other. Before the test I had many people and her trainer tell me she had boxer in her because of the way she played (boxing). I also had a few people say Pitt bull too. She has the characteristics of a boxer for sure.
 
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