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She would already know who the owner is as he dropped the dog striaght to her ... And on another point, I never refer a dog on to someone else that isnt already desexed, unless i know the potential owner and know they will desex the dog as soon as they get. So hopefully this dog is already desexed.

I think this will vary quite a bit depending on area. I think most good breeders around Sydney are charging around $900 to $1000. My family will be looking into a family pet by the end of the year (currently renovating their yard to suit a dog) and they are located in Canberra. I have suggested a Cav as I had one growing up and I think it would be the best suited breed for them. Can anyone recommend a Breeder in or close to Canberra ? If you pop into the Cavalier thread in general Monteba and CVS are in Canberra :D Thank u

I think this will vary quite a bit depending on area. I think most good breeders around Sydney are charging around $900 to $1000. My family will be looking into a family pet by the end of the year (currently renovating their yard to suit a dog) and they are located in Canberra. I have suggested a Cav as I had one growing up and I think it would be the best suited breed for them. Can anyone recommend a Breeder in or close to Canberra ?

In regards to early and regular socialising what would this entail? What would you suggest for owners to do and starting at what age, to make sure their boxer is a well adjusted adult? Puppy preschool is a good option for 1st time owners. Whilst it gives the pup some time to meet other pups and have some playtime, the owners can also learn how to give their pup some basic training. Even just "sit", "drop" and "stay" are essential commands for a bouncy active Boxer to know so they are more manageble. Even a 10 week old pup can show signs og dominance so when around other puppies you can already start to discourage that behaviour in them. My 1st Boxer pup used to pin the other puppies down when we 1st started going. We removed her from the situation and playing with the other pups every time she did it. She eventually learnt if she did that she would not get to play. Once the puppy is fully vaccinated I would suggest taking it obedience shool. Whilst they are also learning obedience they are also getting used to being around other dogs. get them used to going to dog friendly parks and even taking them to visit friends and family that have dogs so they can get regular dog socialisation.

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First and foremost I am a lover of the breed. They are my #1 dedicated breed and always will be. I owned my 1st Boxer in 2001 named Nala. She passed away at 5 years old from Cardiomyopathy :D When she was 2 years old I became involved in rescue and decided I had to try and help any Boxers that ended up in the pound or needed a new home so I started a Boxer Rescue website and strated rescuing and rehoming Boxers. I now have a male bobtail Boxer named Costa (Pedigree name: "Telde Cost A Fortune") who is now 2 years old. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? "There are many suggestions as to why and how the Boxer as a breed came into existence, but we do know the Boxer was a man made breed in the late 1800's. His ancestors, the "Brabant Bullenbeisser", a Mastiff type dog, were originally bred in Germany.The Boxer was said to originally been used for hunting but then later used as a guard dog, and can acquit himself quite readily to the job if trained to do so, but he is more temperamentally suited for Obedience work and Agility and a protector of the family home" 3. How common is it in Australia? Boxers are a very popular breed in Australia and finding a reputable Breeder with puppies is quite easy. 4. What is the average lifespan? Approx 10 years 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Boxers are a very happy, playful and active breed. They are very loyal and make great family dogs. Some Boxers can be dominant with dogs of the same gender but early regular socialising can help minimise/avoid this. They are a breed that loves to have fun and make you laugh. They are very cuddly and consider themselves lap dogs and insist on trying to sleep in bed with you. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Boxers are an active breed and should be walked or played in the yard with atleast once a day. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with ? Provided the owner was fully aware of the activity level and was willing to put time and effort into early and ongoing training (obedience and/or agility) and the home had adequate fencing and a decent size yard then yes they can be a 1st time owner's breed. I must warn you though... once you own one you can never go back 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods?Young Boxers need alot of stimulation if left alone for long periods. It is suggested they either have another dog playmate or left with plenty of toys and bones. They love being part of the family so when away from their family they can get very destructive and/or stressed. 9. How much grooming is required? Very minimal. I wash my boy once a month. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? Boxers are a "bouncy" breed and can be a bit boisterous and unintentionally knock over small children but they love children and usually just try to lick their faces . 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Boxers can have hereditary hip and cardiac conditions but with heatlh testing and careful breedring the risks can be minimised. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) The parents of the puppies for sale should have been heart checked and tested heart murmur free prior to breeding and if they have had their thyroid and hips scored, even better The puppies should look plump and healthy, with loose pliable skin, clear eyes, loose coat (pull up the skin on the pups back to see if it very loose). The enviroment where puppies are a kept is clean and comfortable. The mother should have a very good temperament, playful, not shy or aggressive and looks in good condition (Bear in mind she may be a little thin and her coat may be sparse as she has just gone through feeding and rearing this litter).

As I have been looking to add a Frenchie pup to my family over the last few weeks I might be able to help answer What is the price for a Frenchie pup?: They range from $2000 to $3000 What health testing should be done by a breeder?: Hip and spinal X-rays should be done prior to breeding and some breeders x-ray their puppies spines as well before rehoming.

Take her to the vet to get examined. Also ring your Breeder to ask if she noticed anything unusual about her leg

U can use human vitamin C tablets. Just crush 1 and add to meal. Is there a reason why it was recommended your puppy need those particulr vitamins ?

Sorry but this line just cracked me up !! I have a 6 month old Boxer and I give him about 12 chicken necks for breaky !! Such a big difference ! I wish he had the feeding requirments of a Chi !!

We found one on Cleo a couple of weeks ago and we are in Greystanes but may have picked it up at the farm out in Kemps Creek.

Thanks heaps Freckles and ILTBY :rolleyes:

I really like this one but its a bit hard to read the writing.... pretty pls is there any chance of changing the font style ??

Those 2 are great ! Thank u !!

Hi there photo editing experts ! I was wondering if anyone could possibly make a signature for me ?? I would like to use the below photo with the writing on it: "My mum says I'm an Angel..... when I'm sleeping" Anyone ??

Name: Costa Name meaning: Named after "Rui Costa" (a National Portuguese soccer player) Sex: Male Date of birth: 15/07/07 Age: 11 weeks Colour: Red Brindle Breed: Boxer (bobtail) Hobbies: Hanging off Cleo's tail and collar, weeding the garden but pulling out our actual plants by mistake , giving Mummy & Daddy plenty of kisses Loves: Cleo (his big sis), playing with the cats, chasing the water from the hose. Hates: Not being allowed to pull the cats tail and when Cleo steals his toys.

It's really unfortunate that went around. They're as harmful as chicken necks and small bones. Greenies are only suitable for dogs who chew well, they're not suitable to gulpers, it states that on the packaging. Yep and you have to make sure you give the right sized greenie (not too small for a bigger dog). My dogs get one each once a week I have found a big improvement (she has lost some tartar when she had some at the back) in Cleo's teeth since I started giving them 2 months ago.

Stormy I really really hope he pulls through for you !! How old is he ? Had he had any vaccinations ? How many days he he been on a drip now for ? Also just curious to know why they are still feeding him (or trying to) if he is still vommiting ? I would have thought that it would be best to just have him on the drip (and adding vitamin C and all the other necessary via it) and not feed him anything if he is still nauseus to let his stomach settle down ?

A fully vaccinated dog will be safer ! Not 100% safe but alot safer than an unvaccinated one !

That looks beautiful ! Thank you :rolleyes:

Thanks a lot :rolleyes:

Also as I havent mastered this yet could someone please make the background of this photo black and white for me pretty pls ? Thanks :rolleyes:

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O.k so I downloaded Photoshop 6 onto my computer last week and on the weekend I did my 1st editing ;) Nothing special but I am on my L's o.k ! :rolleyes: Photo used:

Name: Jess Age (optional): 28 Location: Greystanes, Sydney Rescue Group: DCH Animal Adoptions & Boxer Rescue Time in Rescue: 3 years Who can vouch for: I know most people with DCH, some Paws n Hooves, some AWL, some ARFers and some HAR to name a few Preferred Breed: Boxers I started out as a dog foster carer for Paws n Hooves in August 2004 I'm currently a Dog and Cat foster carer for DCH Animal Adoptions but am mostly breed specific and focus on Boxers. I also help out with the DCH rescue horses With cats I focus on Persians, Birmans & Ragdolls. I have a Boxer Rescue website and Persian Rescue website. I will also help out with other squished face dog breeds such as Bullmastiffs, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers and Pugs. All puppies/dogs leave desexed.

Misty: (who is available for adoption )