in order to safely and happily raise one or two boxers? I would just like to see what people think. I currently live in a gated community, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, so all walks have to be taken outside in designated areas. Everyone cleans up after their own dog (or they get fined) and it all works very well. The dog owners here pretty well know each other from our respective walks and there are 4 other boxers that live here as well. Additionally I have a home about 1/2 miles from here, a 6,000 sq. ft. house built on half an acre (which is totally fensed with large shade trees) where I take my dog to run and play on a nearly daily basis. Long story short - parents left the home to my sister and I and we are in the process of getting this home for sale. After which I will buy a condo or smaller home as it is just for my hubby and myself and we don't need 3 family rooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, etc. So, my question really is, can someone in an apartment successfully raise two boxers or would that be cruel. No I don't have a fenced yard at the apartment complex, and they would be on leads there to go potty, but they do spend the bulk of their days at my house where the yard is fenced and it has a huge screened in porch which provides shade and all the comforts of home including carpet.
I am asking this because when I contact a breeder about a getting another puppy, the first question asked is.... do you have a fenced yard? I dont' want to lie to them but as you just read it's a long story explaining it to them. It's just me and hubby and we devote all of our time to our dog (Kane). He goes where we go and is never left home alone. If I go to the store or something he stays home with hubby. I would just really appreciate your imput on the subject and thank you. P.S. Hubby wants a puppy as much or more than I do. He's always loved dogs and this part of his personality is something he didn't forget as a result of his brain injury. Every day he asks me when are we going to get a little girl. I'm tough, so your honest thoughts would be very much appreciated.
I am asking this because when I contact a breeder about a getting another puppy, the first question asked is.... do you have a fenced yard? I dont' want to lie to them but as you just read it's a long story explaining it to them. It's just me and hubby and we devote all of our time to our dog (Kane). He goes where we go and is never left home alone. If I go to the store or something he stays home with hubby. I would just really appreciate your imput on the subject and thank you. P.S. Hubby wants a puppy as much or more than I do. He's always loved dogs and this part of his personality is something he didn't forget as a result of his brain injury. Every day he asks me when are we going to get a little girl. I'm tough, so your honest thoughts would be very much appreciated.