How to avoid a bad boxer breeder

Now that you’ve made the great decision to get a Boxer, You’ll need to know how to avoid a bad Boxer breeder. Getting a dog from a bad breeder can lead to a variety of problems, that may or may not make themselves evident early on. The dog you get from a bad breeder may have a bad temperament, either being shy or aggressive, and can also have health issues and even can come home with debilitating diseases. The last thing you want, is to become to attached to your new wonderful pet, only to have it fall ill, be responsible for the vet bills, and possibly have the dog pass.

The first thing you’ll need to look for is a breeder that is knowledgeable about the breed that can educate you and display their own enthusiasm for the breed. A bad Boxer breeder would not be interested in the dogs, but only from making a profit from them. They should know the origin of the breed, it’s temperament and show and registration requirements of the breed. The breeder should also be concerned about the reputation and continuation of their line, and request that you alter any pet you purchase from them.

In addition the breeder should be very interested you as a potential owner of one of their dogs. They should love their dogs and line and should be concerned that they are going to a good home where they will continue to be loved. The breeder should ask questions about your family, what you are looking for in a dog, size of your yard or exercise plans, as well as your knowledge of the breed. This may help them also suggest a dog they have as a good match for your family.

A common sign that a breeder may not be reputable is a fascination with attempting to sell you a rare, white Boxer for a high price. White Boxers are actually rather common, and should not be sold for a high price as they are not able to be shown in any AKC shows. These dogs so make excellent pets, but as pets should not carry a higher price than any other color of Boxer. Someone that continually breeds to get white Boxers is not concerned with improving their own line and Boxers as a whole, and should avoided as a bad Boxer breeder.

You may think it’s wonderful that when you call to get information, the breeder has many litters available to chose from, but be very wary of this. This may signify a breeder that is more concerned with profit than the well being of it’s dogs and is called a puppy mill. Dogs from these places likely will come home with genetic diseases are not high quality dogs, as the dogs are not breed selectively.
You will also want to tour the kennels of the breeder to make sure they are not a bad Boxer breeder. Any signs of mistreatment should have you turning on your heal. Make sure the dogs have apple shelter are kept at the appropriate temperature (not left outside in the heat or cold) and have plenty of room to exercise and socialize.

In short, you’ll need to be looking for a breeder that is intelligent about the breed, interested in what you have to offer, and shows a care for the breed over profit. Finding someone that simply cares is the best way to avoid a bad Boxer breeder.