Originally Posted by Otter:
I know where you're coming from in the 'warm up' aspect. Windsor (my boxer) was probably about 12 months old when I adopted her and it took a little warming up. Not much though, it was a pretty good fit of the get go.You are correct though, boxers can be rambunctious when not in the presence of the 'pack leader'. They don't quiet have the composure of sheppards without some guidance.As far as Windsor I vs the mule deer: judging by the aftermath I doubt he'll ever jump a fence with a dog on the inside ever again assuming it's still alive.
That might of been the problem with the young boxers I was around..their humans didn't really command the respect or establish themselves as the dominant one
Well hopefully Windsor 1 put the hurt on him and killed that asshole [Reply]
Originally Posted by Otter:
That's a good looking Sheppard. Grew up with them until my last one was killed by a mule deer that jumped the fence and she found out she really wasn't 10' tall and bullet proof after all. I'd pay to see how that fight went down just for reference.Was about to get another until I ran into a pure brindle boxer that I fell in love with immediately. Both are extremely smart, strong willed dogs that need a leader or they'll take over. Sheppard's are smart in an Einstein sort of way while Boxers are more personality smart. If that makes any sense.
Boxers are amazing animals. They're my favorite dogs, along with Pugs and GoldenDoodles. [Reply]
