Breed Focus - The Lovable Boxer Dog

Today's Breed Focus is by Vicki Van-Beck of Northern Boxer Dog Club.

The handsome boy on the right is Boomer, read his story on this blog tomorrow - he's looking for his special forever home!

The Boxer is a family dog who adores and needs company. He shouldn't be left alone for long periods, as he can get bored easily and may start to look for trouble.

He is very affectionate to children, and a steadfast friend and guardian to the whole family. He is full of life, can be boisterous and friendly with an undeniable joie de vivre, time and effort must be given to training him.

He has a healthy appetite and needs regular exercise.

A Boxer is a clever dog, quickly learning what is right and wrong provided the correct training is given - at the same time they are rather 'daft' and 'comical' making them a very valued member to your family.

Northern Boxer Dog Club

Most of the dogs who come into our Rescue Centre do so through no fault of their own. They are not dangerous merely victims of financial or marital difficulties which have faced their families with little alternative but to find somewhere else for the dog to live.

Responsible owners will ask a reputable rescue organisation to find their dog a home

However, some dogs do have issues; they may never have been socialised with other dogs and so, show fear or aggression when meeting other animals.

Some have never had love because they have been battered and mistreated their whole lives. This treatment is sure to have a lasting effect on the dog. Sometimes it makes a dog timid and withdrawn and sometimes it will force the dog to become sensitive, nervy or even aggressive.

All of the dogs which come through the rescue are temperament assessed although this is normally in the kennel environment (not always ideal) as most dogs will be much more relaxed in the home and this is important to remember when meeting a dog in kennels.

Anyone wishing to rescue a Boxer will receive a fantastic reward - unconditional love. However it must be understood that time and patience is required to achieve this as he/she will have to learn a whole new routine within the new family home.

If you can help by either offering a Foster Home or a Permanent Home for one of our Rescued Boxers please get in touch - we are grateful to everyone able to offer a home, love and kindness to these dogs who just want to be happy.

www.thenorthernboxerclub.co.uk