Boxers for Dummies

Strong, smart, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is great with kids and makes a wonderful family pet. A typical boxer has boundless energy and curiosity and is a natural clown. Although it’s rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxer’s extroverted, comic personality can drive your neighbors’ cats and dogs up a tree–literally and figuratively. Luckily, those characteristics are balanced by the Boxer’s intelligence and strong desire to please. Boxers excel at obedience training, hospital therapy volunteer work, and rescue work, and they make excellent watchdogs as well.

Is this frolicsome clown the right dog for you and your family? Boxers For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this loveable breed. Life-long Boxer owner and long-time Boxer breeder and trainer, Richard Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:

Fin d and communicate with reputable breeders

Choose the right Boxer for you

Housebreak and socialize your new puppy

Educate yourself and your dog

Handle behavioral problems

Participate in competitions

In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Boxer temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Boxer owner should know–along with fun facts and Boxer trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your Boxer. Discover how to:

Decide on whether a male or female is right for you

Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home

Understand how to communicate with your Boxer

Train your Boxer

Find a good trainer and attend classes

Deal with emotional conflicts

Feed and exercise your Boxer

Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems

Have loyal friend for life

The indispensable guide for you and your Boxer, Boxers For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this irrepressibly curious and fun-loving breed of dog.

Richard Beauchamp has been involved in every facet of purebred dogs for most of his life. He is a long-time Boxer enthusiast.