![]() But when I would think I had found the one I wanted the guy would say it was already promised to someone. I went to the people who had the puppies and looked at a few. He is on medication for them and other than the seizures he is a normal happy dog. You have to be very careful to make sure one or other of the parents don't have seizures because they will be passed on to at least half of the puppies. Marius is my my German Shepherd Boxer Mix. Keeping this under control is your responsibility.My name is Dan. One of the most common health problems with dogs is obesity. A careful breeder and one who truly cares about the breed itself, screens their breeding dogs for genetic disease and breed only the healthiest and best-looking specimens. The Boxer mixed with German Shepherd might be prone to the following: joint dysplasia, allergies.ĭo not purchase a puppy from a breeder who cannot provide you with written documentation that the parents were cleared of health problems that affect the breed. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. ![]() If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. ![]() A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. The Boxer is a member of the Working Group.Īll dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. This group is a category of solidly built, large dog breeds that all descend from the same common ancestor, the large shepherd dog known as a Molossus. The Boxer was bred from the Old English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser which became extinct by crossbreeding rather than by a decadence of the breed. They have a square muzzle and broad short head with very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. They come in different colors, either fawn or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. They have a smooth and tight-fitting coat. The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, that comes from Germany, just like the German Shepherd. For a time, the German Shepherd was the most popular breed in the United States. After the war, movies featuring Rin Tin Tin and fellow German Shepherd Strongheart brought the breed back into favor. German Shepherds braved artillery fire, land mines and tanks to supply German soldiers in the trenches with deliveries of food and other necessities. ![]() World War I put a dent in the breed’s burgeoning popularity because the dogs were associated with the enemy. The result was a dog that encompassed striking good looks, intelligence and versatility. However, we go more in depth to the history of both breeds.Īs his name suggests, the German Shepherd originated in Germany, where he was created in the nineteenth century primarily by Captain Max von Stephanitz, who wanted to develop a dog that could be used for military and police work. Being that this is a mixed breed dog, there isn’t a lot of history to it. Here is a brief history of both the Shepherd and the Boxer.
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