Overview
The well-bred boxer is energetic, gentle, and fun loving
with adults and children, although it is wary of
strangers.
Boxers generally get along with other dogs, but some
females may be aggressive and some males inclined to
fight for dominance. Early obedience training is
therefore very important.
With a consistent, determined owner, the boxer does well
in obedience classes.
Appearance
The boxer's coat is short, straight, and shiny and lies
smooth and close to the body.
Coat color is fawn (ranging from light tan to mahogany)
or brindle (with heavy to light black striping). There
are white markings on the muzzle, chest, and legs.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
The boxer needs only occasional brushing and bathing. It
needs considerable daily exercise, including several
brisk walks and playtime. Because boxers are good
jumpers, high fences are a good idea.
Origins
The boxer was probably developed in the 19th century for
bullbaiting and dogfighting. Today it is often used for
police and guard work.
Special Alerts
It is especially important to obtain a boxer from a
reputable breeder.
Alabama Boxer Rescue Adoption Inc.
Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone: (334) 272-2590
Email: boxer@alabamaboxerrescue.com
About
us
We
founded our organization after seeing a great need for the
placement of boxers. Our home has never been
without a boxer as our own personal pet.
Background
of Breed: Boxers are a German breed.
They are considered in the working class. This breed
is a protector of their family and they love children.
They are known as "clowns" because of their
funny antics. They love to play with balls,
Frisbees, toys, and family members. This breed
does not recognize the fact they are of the pet world.
They feel they are one of God's creatures wearing dog
clothes. They have many humanistic qualities.
Treated properly they will give a life time of love and
affection. They have few faults other than being
away from their families. They are also notorious
for not getting along with cats. Some can and do
adapt to a cat or kitten in the family.
We
accept animalsfrom
Humane
Shelters - Owners
- Other Rescue Organizations
What
we do:
When we receive a Boxer the first thing on the agenda is
to have the animal checked by our loving Veterinarian.
The Boxer is checked for heartworms, physical condition,
receives all shots including current rabies (unless we
have complete medical records on the animal).
When the Veterinarian determines the dog needs treatment
such as heartworm treatment we have the dog treated before
it can be made available for adoption. If the dog
has not been spayed or neutered this will also be
accomplished before they can be adopted.
The new dog is socialized with our dogs and those in
rescue. We treat each rescue boy or girl as one of
our own. When we determine the temperament and
behavior of the dog we check our waiting lists for dogs
and advertise the dog on this Web site.
ALABAMA
BOXER RESCUE AND ADOPTION, INCORPORATED, ALSO KNOWN AS
ALABAMA BOXER RESCUE HAS NOT CONSOLIDATED WITH ANY OTHER
BOXER RESCUE NOR HAVE WE ACCEPTED ANY OTHER BOXER RESCUE
INTO ALABAMA BOXER RESCUE AND ADOPTION, INC.
More
about ABRA
Alabama
Boxer Rescue and Adoption, Inc. is a non-profit Alabama Corporation
under the terms of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
All contributions to Alabama Boxer Rescue and Adoption, Inc. are
tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
Our
rescue and adoption program began to assist in placing abandoned,
lost or surrendered boxers in loving new homes. We accept all
boxers. Some of these lovable babies come from situations where the
owners can no longer care for them. Some come from families that are
moving and do not wish to take their boxers with them.
Some have been found on the interstate highway. No matter how
they came to Alabama Boxer Rescue and Adoption, Inc. ALL WANT TO BE
LOVED.
Once
a boxer enters our program, our local veterinarian checks them.
Each dog receives all the necessary shots, de-worming, and spaying
or neutering. Each boxer is checked for the dreaded heartworm.
Those that test positive are treated. Most of our rescued
boxers have some training, listen to commands, are crate trained,
and most are housebroken.
The
rescued boxer is put up for adoption only after our vet says he or
she has completed medical treatment and they have been spayed or
neutered! We require all adoptive families to fill in an
application. We check references, do home checks and try to find the
best possible boxer for the adoptive family.
Once
there is a perfect match, our boxer meets his or her new family.
On adoption day, each family spends a couple of hours meeting their
boxer and me. The family is given verbal and written
instructions on Responsible Ownership of a Boxer. If
there are children in the family, there are separate instructions on
the care of their new boxer
