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Boxer.....
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Can. Ch. Just-A-Wyn's Double Trouble x Am. Ch. Pinebrook Unique Blend |
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The purchase of a
Boxer puppy involves many considerations and is not a decision to be
taken lightheartedly. The AKC guide and several books on dog breeds
provide descriptions of the Boxer’s breed characteristics, such as
size, temperament, personality, and behavior. Assuming that you have
decided that the Boxer is the breed you want to own (or to own you), the
next question prospective purchasers ask is, "How do I find a
reputable breeder?"
The future health of a puppy
that will grow to be a companion and family member should be foremost in
a purchaser’s mind. The purchaser should educate himself/herself on
the health of the breed and on the health of the dogs in the puppy’s
pedigree. The Boxer is subject to the normal canine health concerns that
affect all dogs. In addition, purchasers of puppies should be aware that
a puppy that exhibits perfect health, as certified by a vet, might
develop health problems later in life. To complicate this issue, the
genetic forces behind these problems are not well understood. Also,
these problems may or may not be evident in a much older sire,
grandsire, dam, or grandam of the puppy. Sometimes, a clue to potential
problems may be evident in offspring from previous litters from either
of these parents. The best recourse is to become an educated puppy
purchaser. Therefore, the following questions are offered to the puppy
purchaser as a guide to develop as complete a picture as possible of the
health of this puppy, its parents, and of any dogs produced by these
parents.
- Has the puppy been inspected by a vet and is it current with all
shots? Has the puppy had at least 2 vet checks by 6 weeks of age?
- Has the vet cautioned against any potential health problems at any
of the check-ups such as heart murmur, bone structure, teeth, etc.
- How old is the sire and dam of this puppy? Has either dog
experienced any health or other problems?
- How many litters has the dam produced? What do you know about the
health or conditions of puppies from these previous litters?
- How old are the oldest puppies produced by the sire or dam? Have
these dogs experienced any health or other problems?
- How long have you been breeding Boxers? How many litters have you
raised and how many litters do you raise each year?
- How old are the grandsires and granddams of this puppy? What do
you know about the health of these dogs?
- What do you know about the health of other dogs within the
pedigree of this puppy?
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