We are considering getting a boxer, as my sister has one, and we think this is the breed for us too.

I know they are prone to tumours, after about age 8, but I have also been told that some colours live longer than others - is this true?

Also is The fact the the dog is KC registered good enough, or is it important that the parents have been heart tested etc?

Thanks in advance:)

hi i had a deaf white boxer who lived to the age of 12 without a days illness but he did have a small lump/tumuor for the last 4yrs of his life . i personally love boxers but they can be an handfull +disruptive but carn`t all dogs.by the way my duke got me 4th place at obiediance training even tho he was deaf and i had trained him to hand signals

Breathing can be a problem to so defo worth getting the respiritory system tested. I have had a brindle girl in the past - the best natured dog ever. I'm interested to know if certain colours live longer too. I'm thinking of getting a red?

whites on average only live to about 8, if you want more info on boxers try the boxer rescue at preston

Thanks alot everyone. I will take a look at the mentioned website as well.

Oh Squeaky a boxer dog i have told Albert and he is not impressed he suggested you look at getting a hairy :o, scruffy, messy, noisy and talkative, obviously intelligent lurcher colli X

In case you have missed him a little reminder of why such a dog is worthy

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/hellie_photo/DSCF0157.jpg

:hihi:

You would have to do this to me, I love Albert to bits, and he knows it too:love::love::love:

Albert, I hope you were a brave boy at the vets today, I wsa thinking of you at 6.15pm.

See you soon

I cried and they let her cut my nails it was orrible :( /she was a butcher and the nasty vet made em bleed :(. I will definately behave for auntie Gemima in future as it will be better than the vet. noisy kisses and cuddles :love::love::love::love:

Oh this shows everyone how clever i am daddy taught me to write my name

http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/hellie_photo/?action=view&current=DSCF0007.jpg

Ahh - you poor old thing, and I told you it would all be ok too:(

You look really proud in your piccy, well done!

See you soon Albert (((hugs)))