This is also true. I foster dogs and if I take in a bigger dog, I try to make sure it is on the young side so it grows up knowing who is boss.
Splitting them up at a dogpark is a deal breaker, but the difficulty of find dogsitter's for two big dogs is bad, too. I'd get a smallish, boxer mix. btw: I don't think the small vs big dog park area applies if you want to bring a small dog into the big dog area, especially if you own boththe big and small dog. It would be up to you. (It's like, swim at your own risk.) The rule only covers the other way around; that is, you cannot bring a big dog into the small dog area.
Thanks everyone for the feedback! Hubby likes french bulldogs as well...IDK about them. I think they have a lot of health issues. They are adorable, though. The one on Modern Family is too cute.
A boxer mix would be good as well! Oh, that's right. I remember seeing a sign that dogs over 20lbs aren't allowed.
Wouldn't annoy me at all but hubby might have a problem with that. Actually, I am not sure if Bo snores. Probably, few times.
I didn't read all the responses (because I got tired of idiots trying to derail) but here is my take: As a former BT owner (inheritied from former girlfriend) and someone who has consistently been around half a dozen of them over the years, I would advise you stay away. They have congenital health issues, snore loudly and have horrible gas thanks to people manipulating their muzzle length through selective breeding. They are not terribly intelligent either, IMO. However, they are great in that most are non-aggressive but won't take endless **** from other dogs trying to dominate them. They are also scrappy as hell (like most terrier/bulldog mixes) and can handle rough play within reason. I would go with a second Boxer. If you do decide on a smaller breed, try Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Very, very tough little dogs with a fantastic disposition (as a rule). Having said all that, judge the dog as an individual. Judging dogs based on breed characteristics is getting more and more difficult to do these days thanks to morons breeding for things other than health, temperament and retention of at least some of the breeds reason for creation in the first place (aka working ability).
Dave_78's post is awesome and I agree. My parents have a Boston and it's kind of a pain in the butt. Lots of vet visits, for sure. I also have a buddy who works in a vet emergency clinic and he said he sees French Bull Dogs *constantly*. They are prone to having their retinas detach or some crazy things like that, and they have other health issues as well. The Staffordshire is a really good call if you want to go slightly smaller I think.
I suggest a Jack Russell. We have an older Mastiff pup (almost fully grown) and a Rough-Haired JR, and the JR runs circles around the Mastiff when he feels like it- much, much smarter and faster.
I like a dog around 45-50 pounds. Big enough to frighten off someone breaking in, or scare someone thinking about mugging me when I take a walk at night, but not too big to pick up if I have to. My last dog was 55 pounds, the upper end of what I'd consider were I getting another dog. Haven't got one now, as our beloved beastie passed away at the beginning of the year, but when we do get another, it'll be a Labradoodle at around 45-50 lbs. They don't shed, are highly intelligent, and as good looking as any dog around, IMO. Problem is that they're crazy expensive. Folks allergic to dogs, or that don't like fur everywhere, will pay a premium for them. The one I had for 12 years came from the SPCA in 1971, before anyone knew what a Labradoodle was. Best dog I ever had, or ever will have. He looked like this as a pup, except he had amber colored eyes. He would get a bit of red down his back, and in his "top-knot," some hair that stuck up from his forehead, when he had been in the sun during the summer. The Wonder Dog looked a lot like this fully grown, and weighed about 45 lbs., except that he was better looking.
My parents have a BT and a FB both are very nice and loving dogs. The FB is either incredibly stupid or just stubborn but he is a very cool dog. I think the FB would be a good companion to your boxer although he may be aggressive at first. He is also very loyal and funny. The BT is a very nice dog, who is loyal and intelligent to a degree. I have to say that is gas is horrible though. Other than that I love both my dogs and whatever you choose is a Win-Win, in that all three breeds you are deciding from are good breeds. Good luck.
Is it reasonable or even to a benefit of a dog to own one while living in an apartment. It's like a midsize apartment and I am at work until 5 pm. I want a dog pretty bad but feel like the dog will not like being cooped up in an apartment all day. As opposed to a house with a yard of course.
It might be hard to find a 35 lb boxer but I bet you could find a 40-50 lbs boxer. There are so many boxer breeders out there. You'd just have to search different litters and get the smallest runt that you can find. My friend had the same dilemma and she ended up getting a 45 lbs boxer which she had with an 80 lbs boxer.
Isn't a Staffordshire closely related to a Pit Bull? Their looks could pass as a Pit Bull. I think? I'm not terribly up to speed when it comes to breeds such as pit bulls and etc because I am not interested in that breed. I know that ownership is at the blame for the bad rep they get but just not interested in that breed. Deckard, what a sweet looking dog!! Sleepy, get a low energy dog then you will be fine as long you will make time for it. We work 8-5pm and I always try to take Bo on a long walk after work or give some extra attention to him if we can't take him on the walk that day. Alexacopne, the boxer rescue groups sometimes will get small boxers. I've seen some on their pages.
cute Lady_Di Whippets are calm like boxers, too. I think those are whippits in the photo above. And Greyhounds are big lap dogs.
