Comments on: Are Two or More Boxers Too-Much?

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 03 May 2017 20:06:59 +0000

We have recently took in another female boxer which is 2 . We have a 3 year old female now, and we decided to foster Maya and try it out . She’s been with us almost a week now and the 2 girls are inseparable . They love, kids and play 24/7 when we are home . We crate Maya during the day for training ,but once these 2 are together it’s non stop. We are glad they are companions and get along great but does this excessive over excitement calm down ? Our oldest is all over Maya and will not back off . We joke by saying she has forgotten all about us, will she ever come back to the loving, cuddle girl she was ? We also worry the boxer play style because her back right leg has a slight crutiat tear , that we know about but she’s never had much issues because she’s never had so much excessive activity . She doesn’t know when to stop and was limping for a day because of it . I’m bringing to think a 2nd boxer would not be a fit , but that makes me sad. I don’t know if I should wait it out , will it settle ?

By: Luis Ocasio

Luis Ocasio — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:31:00 +0000

I have a 8 months year old male boxer named Chuco. My fiancee and I are always at work and Chuco tends to stay at home by himself for most of the day. When we do get home, we dedicate our time to him with play and walks. Chuco is not nudered as I do want to breed him one day. However, I want to get him a companion/best friend. My question is if its ok to introduced a unspayed female boxer who is 7 months old that I am adopting from a friend that can not take care of her anymore? Please help!!

By: Tony Monday

Tony Monday — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:40:53 +0000

Absolutely get the second one. I have a 3 year old female and a 2 year old male. I hadn’t intended to get the second but we are all happier because of it. Savannah (my baby girl) helped train Hercules (our handsome boy). Because she had a year head start his size was not able to dominate her. They are terrific with our kids and each other. I wouldn’t change a thing. True love and seldom apart more than few feet. Truly warms the heart to see them in action.

By: kathryn parrish

kathryn parrish — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:00:28 +0000

GO FOR IT!!!!
I have always had boxers, I now have my 3rd and 4th. I started out with one, who died from cancer but just before she died we rescued another one, so there was some overlap. Then for the longest time I only had one, and have just rescued a second from Coastal Boxer rescue…..Even though it is a lot of work and time I don’t regret it and they both keep each other such good company when I am not at home. I am now considering a 3rd rescue! Its true they are like a bag of chips……YOu can never have just one!!!!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 17:57:43 +0000

Absolutely! We had three boxers and life was always interesting. Never a dull moment. They kept each other company when we were gone and were such a comfort to come home too. Took a lot of loving discipline and training, but was worth every moment we shared with them.

By: Louise

Louise — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:45:55 +0000

We got our Clyde as a puppy, my first boxer girl died at six years and i so missed her energy I had to get another. Clyde is 4 now and last August we rescued Dora, she was eight months then.They get on brilliantly, best pals and she has made him more active, two is best…but one is good two.I would have more, just waiting for the right time.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:49:03 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Sorry for such late notice. Two males or one male and one female are preferable when it comes to boxers. Rescue organizations often don't place two female boxers together in the same home, mostly because later in life they tend to fight. Although I have never heard of this happening personally, boxer rescues seem to have that criteria. Just food for thought. Good luck and let us know how you do.

By: Marci

Marci — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:56:47 +0000

I love this article! I had 2 boxers for 7 years until I lost my Jackson in September. He was a crazy, loud, destructive puppy as well that sometimes left me wondering if he was the right dog for me. When he was 1, I added a second boxer and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Tyson was a wonderful puppy, quiet and smart with a huge boxer personality. Jackson was always the leader and even though he bullied Tyson for the first year or so, they became the best of friends and Jackson focused his energy on playing with his brother instead of getting into the trash. They really balanced each other out and grew up to be the greatest team. Boxers love their parents and rather than lose Jackson’s attention, I got double the love and double the giant paws trying to knock me over when I got home from work! I had 7 great years with my amazing duo and even though I’m not ready to add another one just yet, in my opinion, boxers are at their best in pairs.

By: Delia

Delia — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:46:15 +0000

Kris. Don’t worry about your present boxer leaving his owners for the new addition. My first boxer, Joe is registered and an excellent example of the breed. I rescued Maggie 2 years after Joe and they both not only love each other but me as well. Maggie has a different personality than Joe and can be a bit more challenging, but they keep each other company and play both rough an loving with each other. Is it 10x the work having two rambunctious boxers? Yes!! But the love and joy they both will bring you is priceless!! I’m a single mom with two kids and I I wouldn’t’ part with either dogs (or kids) for the world.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:12:43 +0000

Hi we are in the process of trying to get to male boxer puppies in the next month. just trying to do research trying to get everything together and ready to bring these two little ones into our home and into our lives. wanted to get some opinions on anything that maybe I’m not thinking of that maybe we should do before we bring them home. Would you sugguest both male or both female? Or one of each?