The purchase of a Boxer involves many considerations and is not a decision to be taken lightheartedly. The AKC guide and several books on dog breeds provide descriptions of the Boxer’s breed characteristics, such as size, temperament, personality, and behavior. Assuming that you have decided that the Boxer is the breed you want to own (or to own you), the next question prospective purchasers ask is, "How do I find a reputable breeder?" The Michigan Boxer Club does not recommend specific breeders, but can provide references to members of the Club who are breeders.

Occasionally a breeder will have an adult Boxer available. There are various reasons this would happen, it may be a dog that was returned to the breeder by previous owners who could no longer keep it, or a retired showing or breeding dog that the breeder would like to see in a home where it can be the center of attention.

Along with the questions that you would ask about a new puppy, there are some additional things that you should know about an available adult dog to be sure it will fit into your family. (Note: This page is not referring to dogs that are in Rescue. Dogs that are in Rescue are often of unknown pedigree, and many times even their history is not known. These dogs have usually been "rescued" from the animal shelter. If you are interested in adopting or fostering a rescue dog, please visit our rescue page.)
  1. Why is the dog available? If returned from a previous owner, why was the dog returned?
  2. Has the vet cautioned against any potential health problems at any of the check-ups such as heart murmur, bone structure, teeth, etc.
  3. How has the dog been raised? (Socialization, training, housebreaking, lifestyle, schedule, alone time, exposure to other animals or children, etc.)
  4. What is the temperament of the dog like?
  5. What about other dogs produced by the sire or dam? Have these dogs experienced any health or other problems?
  6. How long have you been breeding Boxers? How many litters have you raised and how many litters do you raise each year?
  7. What do you know about the health of other dogs within the pedigree of this dog?
On to the list of available puppy and adult Boxers.


 
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