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Harry, My Best Friend

Share Your Story: Living with a Boxer

From dave

Dog's Name & Age:

Harry, 5

In a Word, My Boxer Is…

Best friend

Best Characteristics of the Breed

Protective, loyal, clever, good natured.

Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed

Strong-willed, overly energetic!

When, Where and How I Got My Boxer

5 years ago, newborn, buy.

I'd Describe My Dog As…

Despite how clever they are, they're a bugger to train! Don't mistake this as stupidity, they're simply strong-willed.

He is protective over me. Once, we were burgled while me and my family were out, we left the dog at home, and returned to find a man lying on the floor terrified, with Harry's mouth round his throat!

My dog has a slight heart murmur but other than that is as healthy as anything!

Advice

  • Boxers are the best dogs with children, and would never dream of hurting them!
  • My advice would be, don't adopt or buy a boxer if you're not ready to commit to the responsibility of long daily walks or even better, runs, the price of food, or giving them the love and attention they really crave!

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