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 its rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxers extroverted, comic personality can drive your neighbors cats and dogs up a treeliterally and figuratively. Luckily, those characteristics are balanced by the Boxers 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 knowalong 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 youll need to help you have the best possible experience with this irrepressibly curious and fun-loving breed of dog.

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