Questions/Answers
~ Boxer P ~
Can we come visit and meet your dogs and see your kennel/house?
YES! Your welcome to visit meet/greet the dogs and ask questions (please bring a list with you so I can answer them fully and you don’t forget anything) but this is by appointment only. To protect our dogs we ask that you not visit any kennels or pet stores prior to your visit, this protects our dogs from deadly diseases that are carried on your shoes. Did you know your shoes could carry parvo?
Can I contact you for advice or support after I get my puppy?
YES! I hope to stay in very close contact with you and your future family member so I can guide you on your journey thru training and anything that goes along with ownership. *I love to watch them grow so appreciate lots of pictures and updates.
What kind of dog/puppy food do you recommend?
I get asked this question a lot, there are so many foods out there. Our top 5 recommended brands of food are Purina (Pro Plan or One), Hill's, IAMS, Eukanuba, and Royal Canin Boxer Formula. These diets are formulated to contain appropriate amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals. These brands are also recommended by our local Vet.
Do your puppies come with a health guarantee? Shots? Wormed?
All puppies come with a “FULL” health guarantee. We take every venue to assure our puppies are “the best” and have them checked by our local Vet several times prior to leaving to join there new families. They are current on shots and de-wormed on schedule for there age. You receive a copy of all records to keep in your puppy folder! Quality & Health are our main objective of breeding.
When do puppies get to unite with there new families?
Each puppy is different just like children so most are ready at or around 8 weeks of age some we keep a little longer or until we feel they are ready. Puppies need love, training, and a lot of socialization before going to meet their new families.
Do you offer stud services?
Yes, but female must be breed standard and have a Vet examination stating bitch is in good bill of heath as well as a brucellosis test being “negative” must be shown prior to breeding. (See Stud Contract)
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What is a puppy health guarantee?
A puppy health guarantee contract protects the buyer, as well as the seller. Standard health guarantee clauses should be included in all contracts; however, contracts will differ among sellers and breeders.
Puppy Vaccinations
Seller should provide proof or affirmation of vaccinations in the contract. A series of vaccines are available to puppies between the ages of 6 to 8 weeks. Basic immunization should include canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine adenovirus and parainfluenza. Vaccination against Bordetella (canine kennel cough) may or may not be provided by the seller.
Buyer should beware of purchasing a puppy that has not been vaccinated. Symptoms of disease may not be apparent until six days to three weeks after exposure.
Health Exam
The contract should stipulate that the buyer be obligated to have a veterinarian of their choice perform an exam. Generally, contracts will request that an exam take place between two and three days after purchase. Some sellers will nullify the contract if the buyer does not provide proof of examination. If your veterinarian discovers a serious disease or defect, the seller has the obligation to replace the puppy or provide a refund.
In many cases, sellers do not provide cash refunds. You should be aware that a replacement puppy might not be immediately available. Additionally, a puppy suffering from contagious disease could indicate facility-wide exposure among puppies. The cost of the initial veterinary exam is your responsibility. Rarely do sellers or breeders reimburse the cost of the exam. Moreover, if you decide to keep and treat an ill puppy, the seller will usually void all aspects of the contract.
Breed Specific Contracts
Pedigree contracts usually contain clauses that are specific to the breed. Some breeds are more susceptible to particular diseases and health conditions. Reputable breeders provide clauses that guarantee the puppy to be free from breed specific defects. Breeders will often guarantee replacement or refund, if diagnosis of the breed specific disease or condition occurs within 12 months of purchase. The covered diseases are specified in the contract and in most cases must be serious or life threatening.
Sellers will require proof of condition from your veterinarian. In some cases, the seller may request a second diagnosis. Depending upon the contract, you may be responsible for the cost of a second opinion. In the event of death, some contracts will contain an autopsy clause. Generally, buyers are responsible for the cost of the autopsy. Sellers rarely reimburse buyers for this cost.
Obligations of the Buyer
The obligation of the buyer to provide proper medical care, shelter and socialization are often a feature of contracts. This protects sellers and breeders from buyers seeking refunds in the event of minor illness.
The seller may also nullify a health guarantee, if the buyer does not meet all conditions set forth in the contract. Often, breeders will include a "companion pet clause." Sellers may require the spaying or neutering of companion pets within a specified period of time. If proof of sterilization is not presented to the seller, the seller may void the health guarantee.
Breeders and sellers often include additional clauses that are based on their own experiences and expectations. Both buyer and seller should feel comfortable with the terms of the contract.
CHOOSE YOUR BREEDER WISELY!!
Reputable purebred Boxer breeder This dog breeder takes breeding Boxer puppies very seriously. This type of breeder will readily share up front that they are not in it for money – they are in it because they love the Boxer dog breed! A reputable, responsible Boxer breeder will not breed dogs with known heritable (genetic) health conditions that could be passed down to the puppies. A reputable purebred Boxer breeder will maintain an active breeder registration with the American Kennel Club (AKC). This is important, because the AKC can fine or drop a breeder who fails to comply with certain kennel management and breeding standards and then they will lose their show and kennel marketing rights.
Backyard Boxer breeder A casual or “backyard” Boxer dog breeder may see dog breeding as a hobby, a way to make a bit of extra holiday cash, or even an “oops” from that night when the neighbor’s unfixed male dog dug under the fence and knocked up their unfixed female Boxer. The main point to understand with this type of breeder is that the entire breeding process is conducted casually. It is unlikely that any health pre-screening tests were performed to ensure parent dogs are sufficiently healthy and genetically sound for breeding. This type of breeder may or may not make sure the puppies are up to date on all required vaccinations, de-worming treatments and other recommended preventative veterinary care.
Puppy mill/import breeder Today’s puppy mill breeders operate both stateside and internationally, often breeding Boxer puppies in places with far less animal cruelty oversight and then importing those puppies to sell to unsuspecting new owners. Puppy mill breeders are in the dog breeding business to make a profit, plain and simple. The less they can spend on the parent dogs and the puppies, the more money goes back into their pockets. Puppies are typically kept in squalid conditions, fed inferior food, denied access to preventative veterinary care and sold as “cheap Boxer puppies” online, in pet stores or even out of the back of a pickup truck. Worst of all, every purchase of a puppy mill-bred Boxer puppy sends the message to breed more puppies.
CHOOSE YOUR BREEDER WISELY!!
Choose an AKC Reputable Boxer Breeder who cares about the boxer breed. Boxer P are purebred boxers with generations of pedigrees and follow breeding standards! All puppies from Boxer P will go to their forever home with up to date deworming, vaccinations, and health check from Vet (Record of Health). You will also receive an AKC New folder with: New Owner Registration Form and AKC Litter Certificate, plus lots more...
AKC Registered
AKC DNA Parentage
5 Generation Pedigrees
*Recipes for Nutritional Homemade Food for Boxer Dogs*
Processed food often contains corn and other fillers that can cause your boxer to have bloating and gas. Making food for your boxer doesn't require fancy ingredients that cost an arm and leg. As a matter of fact, fresh meat and vegetables found at your local supermarket make the perfect dog food.
Poultry
Step 1
Boil two chicken or turkey breasts until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees when tested. Your boxer’s diet should consist of at least 60 percent meat.
Step 2
Add 1/2 cup of peas or carrots to the boiling broth. Allow them to boil until tender. Make sure you always cook carrots and other vegetables before you feed them to your boxer. They have sensitive digestive systems and raw vegetables may cause gas or stomach upset.
Step 3
Chop the chicken or turkey into 1-inch cubes.
Step 4
Mix the meat and vegetables in a bowl. Add 1 egg and 2 teaspoons of the broth to the mixture and stir.
Beef
Step 1
Boil 1/2 pound of beef tips or chopped round steak until the internal temperature is at least 150 degrees.
Step 2
Add 1/2 cup of skinless tomatoes, pumpkin and/or spinach to the boiling broth. Boil the vegetable(s) until tender.
Step 3
Combine the beef and vegetables in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of plain yogurt and stir.
**Always check with your veterinarian before changing your pet’s diet, medication, or physical activity routines. This information is not a substitute for a vet’s opinion.**
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