anyone know someone looking to re-home a Boxer puppy?

[QueBert]

Thought maybe someone on here knows someone or had a neighbor who has a Boxer they're looking to re-home. I've been looking at the local shelters and boxer rescue's but am only seeing older dogs. Would like to save one rather than buy from a breeder. I'm in So Cal, but would drive up state or to AZ or Vegas area.

 

[Ns1]

purebred puppies are extremely rare in rescue because they're sold off to buyers. the buyers then have the dog for a few years, decide they're in over their heads or don't want their dogs anymore, and then give them up. Or keep them until they develop some sort of disease, have to move, or whatever. All of this takes time and is why you see so few puppies and so many older dogs.


exceptions: pitbulls, black puppies.

 

[QueBert]

don't expect to find one from a pure bloodline, I see mixed boxers all the time that I couldn't tell are even mixed. I'd be fine with a mutt boxer.

 

[Ns1]

then you find a boxer rescue group and get on their waitlist until they have a puppy that they can match with you; your odds will be better than others since you are willing to accept a mix. it's not like going to amazon and finding a place with a rescue puppy in stock.

you either get on a waitlist or keep scouring the internet/shelters/etc.


having said that, we've adopted out almost 90 dogs through our rescue and have gotten exactly 0 puppies, mixed or otherwise.

 

[Capt Caveman]

What's your definition of a puppy? I'm involved with Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue and have adopted a ten month old puppy in the past and currently fostering a 16 month old puppy which I may adopt. Being involved with a boxer rescue or local boxer group and willing to foster usually gives you first pick when a puppy/dog comes into rescue.

 

[QueBert]

I'd say a puppy's 6 months or younger, found this one by me, says mixed and doesn't list anything, but it's gotta be at least part boxer. I'm seeing a ton of puppies, but they're mostly Chiwawas or some little dog.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Why do you want a puppy anyway? They are a PITA. Much easier to just get an adult that is already trained and you can see its adult personality.

 

[BudAshes]

I'd say a puppy's 6 months or younger, found this one by me, says mixed and doesn't list anything, but it's gotta be at least part boxer. I'm seeing a ton of puppies, but they're mostly Chiwawas or some little dog.

That's a pit puppy not a boxer. Going to be a big boy with those big paws too.

 

[QueBert]

Found this beautiful 10 week old pup on Craigslist, going tomorrow to see him, they might not even charge a re-homing fee.

 

[BudAshes]

Found this beautiful 10 week old pup on Craigslist, going tomorrow to see him, they might not even charge a re-homing fee.

There you go, that looks like a boxer. Cute pup.

 

[QueBert]

Welp, they want $350 re-homing, not bad really. I know Boxers are known for being rambunctious and stubborn, I've been reading more about them and finding out how destructive they can be as puppies when left alone. I know most puppies tend to reek havoc when left alone and get bored, but apparently Boxers are next level beasts here lol. Should be an adventure for sure.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

The super at my golf course has a young boxer, maybe 18-20 months old now and brings it to work sometimes. When he's out riding around the course the pooch runs alongside the cart. Thing loves to run and is super friendly. Sweetest dog in the world, but lots and lots of energy. Can't imagine what sort of mischief he'd get into if left alone all day with nothing to do. But that's not just boxers. My sister has a lab that's just about a year old now and the dog is almost a perpetual motion machine. Other than brief periods of rest to recharge the battery she gets into everything.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Welp, they want $350 re-homing, not bad really. I know Boxers are known for being rambunctious and stubborn, I've been reading more about them and finding out how destructive they can be as puppies when left alone. I know most puppies tend to reek havoc when left alone and get bored, but apparently Boxers are next level beasts here lol. Should be an adventure for sure.

Why I have no interest in a puppy, the ten month old I adopted many years ago took til when he was about 2 years to chill out. The 2.5 year old that I fostered then adopted wasn't destructive, had great recall and old enough to go for runs up to 20 miles with me. Current 16 month old foster is still a puppy and has destroyed several things already in a week but sweet as hell and can already take her hiking off leash as she wants to stick with the pack.

 

[BudAshes]

Welp, they want $350 re-homing, not bad really. I know Boxers are known for being rambunctious and stubborn, I've been reading more about them and finding out how destructive they can be as puppies when left alone. I know most puppies tend to reek havoc when left alone and get bored, but apparently Boxers are next level beasts here lol. Should be an adventure for sure.

Definitely should go with crate training. I got a Great Dane puppy last year and the crate is key because on top of giving you somewhere to put them when you leave the house where they can't destroy it, it also gives you somewhere to stick them when they lose their minds. Just stick them in the crate and cover it for 10 minutes when they are going apeshit and it makes all the difference. They will soon realize that being an asshole means they have to go on timeout. Just make sure to get a really big crate and fill it up with comfy padding and blankets and throw a sheet over top of it when they are in there.