[se543hottie]

We are considering getting a boxer puppy in the fall to give our pug puppy a playmate. We only own about .5 acre (most of which is woods) and I have heard that boxers need alot of exercise to keep them out of trouble. We will be fencing a portion of our yard for our pug and are wondering how much/big a yard/area the boxer would need. There is a park nearby so taking for walks wouldn't be a problem...but we want to make sure he would have enough area to run around near the house. Many thanks.

Laura & Sean

 

[choas2k]

IMO sounds like you will be fine, honestly as long as you give him/her enough excercise.  We live on less then a .5 acre and my two do just fine between walks, park, and boxer burn around the house.  Good Luck!! %%-

 

[samsonsmom]

I agree, it's really not so much having a huge space but the fact that he uses it...Playtime is great, but walks use other muscles that playtime does not, so a balance of both is important...But not as a pup of course....A standard backyard is plenty for Boxers to run around in, especially if they have a buddy to play with

 

[southerngirls]

I agree with all above! We have three boxers and for the time being a husky puppy and between playing in our backyard and our 45-1hour nightly walks they are happy and healthy!