Animal And Company: Re: [boxer lovers] puppies

Karon thank you for a great post! There is so much push to get a rescue that those who do buy a puppy from a reputable breeder are mentally attacked! I talked to 2 different people this weekend who wanted puppies(of different breeds, neither Boxer) and I listened to the crap they have been putting up with from others about it because they were not considering a rescue. There is nothing wrong with wanting/buying a puppy from a reputable breeder instead of getting a rescue! Also if someone does want something older than a puppy, a breeder is still a good source as a good breeder rescues their own puppies! I got my standard Poodle from a breeder, she had gotten him back when they had to unexpectally move overseas. I have this dogs entire history.

Patti

--- In boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com, "karon" <karon@...> wrote:
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> If you are looking for a puppy and plan to purchase, please go through the
> ABC and make certain you are purchasing from a reputable breeder. While I do
> endorse rescues, sometimes, with children, that is not the best choice. If
> thinking about a puppy, go to the ABC website and fill out the puppy
> application form. Member breeders with pups on the ground or who are
> planning a breeding or pregnant, will receive your application and you'll
> find that several will contact you. that is a good thing.
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> When you heard from the breeders, many will have already checked your
> references. THAT is a good thing. Several breeders who contacted me had even
> called my vet to check my record caring for animals I already had. I was
> very pleased with that. The questions you need to ask, besides information
> on the pedigree, are what health tests have been done and can you be sent
> copies of the health reports. The breeders WANT you to ask these questions.
> It shows you are being responsible.
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> Spend some time on the ABC page (American Boxer Club) and learn what the
> issues are with Boxers so you can ask good questions and be comfortable with
> the answers. Even if I was considering a pet puppy, I would still prefer a
> breeding from show stock. The reason is, and many people don't know this,
> but dog shows are not beauty pageants, though looks are important. The point
> of dog shows is to evaluate breeding stock. If your breeder is breeding
> from dogs proven in the ring and bringing good health to the table, you will
> likely have a good chance t a well tempered, healthy pup.
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> That being said, there are NEVER guarantees. Even the best breeding can
> through pups with problems. It happens. But, your chances are much better if
> you start with good stock. Almost all litters are mostly going to be pets.
> In a great breeding, often there are some pups who will go on to the ring
> and some who, still wonderful dogs, are just a little bit missing the mark.
> These are the pet dogs and that is wonderful. Your breeder will probably
> sell that pup with a spay or neuter requirement.
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> Most will insist they co-own the pup until you send them the vet statement
> that the surgery was performed. Again, this is a responsible breeder. Not
> all do that but many ethical breeders do so. the purpose is to make certain
> that their pet pups, excellent dogs and certainly a serious cut above the
> average backyard dog, is never introduced to the breeding stream. The reason
> they are not going into the ring is because they probably are not quite the
> best choice for breeding.
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> If you choose a white pup, be certain you are aware what challenges that
> presents. Some are perfectly ordinary dogs other than color. However, the
> color does mean they are likely, more sensitive to sun. yes, white boxer can
> sunburn<G> There are also, many deaf pups in the whites. A deaf pup is a
> little more of a challenge but, remember, a LOT of the training you do with
> your dog is through body language and physical signals, anyway. And a deaf
> pup tends to be pretty easy to train simply because they pay closer
> attention to you than a hearing pup who is distracted by sound. My mother
> adopted a deaf white several years ago. When she heard about him, she didn't
> think she could manage it. I told her it would not be as difficult as she
> thought it was. She LOVES her Deaf boxer and if you didn't know he was deaf,
> you could not tell. He is a joy. She has already said if she is up to
> adopting, again, she will give preference to a deaf boxer.
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> I know this is a lot of information and I apologize for that. but, bringing
> a pup into the family is a big deal and a long term commitment. Having spent
> a little time in the show world and a moderate amount of time in rescue, I
> am very passionate about responsible breeding. I want to support responsible
> breeders and educate potential new puppy owners what they need to know to
> buy or adopt in the most responsible manner and end up with a happy addition
> to the family. The last thing I ever want to see is a pup that ends up back
> in rescue. I really feel the best way to avoid that is to make good
> decisions at this point.
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> Good luck! I hope this is helpful and not too overwhelming. Please let us
> know how the process goes. There are always people here to help.
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> Karon Adams
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> From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Renee & Rick
> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 5:10 PM
> To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [boxer lovers] puppies
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> Wanda,
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> Try a rescue I know Adopt a Boxer has puppies from time to time and some of
> the others have puppies now. Please try to save a life not continue the
> cycle of puppy mills and backyard breeders. That's how I got my youngest and
> he's now 2 but he was only 12 weeks when we got him through rescue.
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> Renee
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wanda
> To: boxerlovers
> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:22 AM
> Subject: [boxer lovers] puppies
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> My daughter is looking for a puppy. Is there anyone in the group that knows
> of any puppies now or in the near future. It will not be for show just a
> pet. Preferably we would like to find a puppy in the Western Pensylvania
> area or in Virginia. Thanks.
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