Brian

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Brian

Stanwood, WA

Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Brian’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Brian's Story

Meet Brian! This almost 3-year-old pup is looking for a new home. Brian is 50% Boxer, and the rest of his mix consists of Border Collie, German Shepherd, and miscellaneous breeds (12.5%). Brian is currently living in Burien, WA.<br/><br/>Brian loves to play but does better with older children as he doesn’t understand his size and can knock over smaller kids. He loves all dogs – big and small. He is very submissive to big dogs, and he plays down low with small dogs. Brian loves riding in the car, chasing critters – (rabbits, squirrels, mice, etc.), toys (he won’t destroy a stuffy), food, playing in the hose or pool, a tether ball, and a good bone. Brian is not a fan of getting his nails clipped or having his ears and feet touched.<br/><br/>Brian is great when it comes to going for long walks. He wears a prong collar when out and about though, so as to get proper communication from his handler on what is expected of him. He is also kennel trained and uses the doggy door to run in and out of the house all day. Brian can be left alone without destroying everything in the house; although he will steal food off the counter if anything is left out.<br/><br/>Brian has started resource-guarding the infant living in his current home, which is why he needs a new forever home and family. However, he does not guard food, toys, or treats, just the baby.<br/><br/>Brian knows a few commands like sit, kennel, down, and off, but he does not always listen, therefore, he’d benefit from some additional training which he’d enjoy doing with his new human(s). Brian will love to sleep in bed with you, although he’s not a particularly cuddly dog; but when he wants love, he will come sit in your lap.<br/><br/>Brian needs a strong leader who can earn his trust and respect. He’s an active boy so he also needs a lot of exercise and a doggy friend to keep him entertained and busy. If you’re looking for a great pup, who will be excited to learn new things from you, then Brian is your guy. Submit an application today – https://www.mustluvboxersrescue.com/adopt. 12/7/25 2:14 AM

Meet Brian! This almost 3-year-old pup is looking for a new home. Brian is 50% Boxer, and the rest of his mix consists of Border Collie, German Shepherd, and miscellaneous breeds (12.5%). Brian is currently living in Burien, WA.

Brian loves to play but does better with older children as he doesn’t understand his size and can knock over smaller kids. He loves all dogs – big and small. He is very submissive to big dogs, and he plays down low with small dogs. Brian loves riding in the car, chasing critters – (rabbits, squirrels, mice, etc.), toys (he won’t destroy a stuffy), food, playing in the hose or pool, a tether ball, and a good bone. Brian is not a fan of getting his nails clipped or having his ears and feet touched.

Brian is great when it comes to going for long walks. He wears a prong collar when out and about though, so as to get proper communication from his handler on what is expected of him. He is also kennel trained and uses the doggy door to run in and out of the house all day. Brian can be left

Meet Brian! This almost 3-year-old pup is looking for a new home. Brian is 50% Boxer, and the rest of his mix consists of Border Collie, German Shepherd, and miscellaneous breeds (12.5%). Brian is currently living in Burien, WA.

Brian loves to play but does better with older children as he doesn’t understand his size and can knock over smaller kids. He loves all dogs – big and small. He is very submissive to big dogs, and he plays down low with small dogs. Brian loves riding in the car, chasing critters – (rabbits, squirrels, mice, etc.), toys (he won’t destroy a stuffy), food, playing in the hose or pool, a tether ball, and a good bone. Brian is not a fan of getting his nails clipped or having his ears and feet touched.

Brian is great when it comes to going for long walks. He wears a prong collar when out and about though, so as to get proper communication from his handler on what is expected of him. He is also kennel trained and uses the doggy door to run in and out of the house all day. Brian can be left alone without destroying everything in the house; although he will steal food off the counter if anything is left out.

Brian has started resource-guarding the infant living in his current home, which is why he needs a new forever home and family. However, he does not guard food, toys, or treats, just the baby.

Brian knows a few commands like sit, kennel, down, and off, but he do

How To Adopt

Brian was listed as Adoptable by MustLuvBoxers Rescue
How can I adopt Brian?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with MustLuvBoxers Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Brian is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to MustLuvBoxers Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Brian?
If you've submitted an inquiry, MustLuvBoxers Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Brian, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to MustLuvBoxers Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
MustLuvBoxers Rescue's Adoption Policy
Locations we serve: We are currently accepting applications from residents in Washington, Oregon and Northern Idaho (close to the WA border), and some areas of Canada. While we serve the majority of these areas, in some cases we cannot find a volunteer to home check certain areas of these states. For that reason, your application may be denied. Same Sex Dogs in a Household: Our rescue does not adopt dogs out to households that already have a dog of the same sex. This is due to increased aggression and dominance issues among same sex dogs. This also applies to dogs who are frequent visitors in your home. In some cases, we allow dogs with a 9+ year age difference to be placed in the same home. Application Types: Below you will be asked to select what type of application you would like to submit. Adoption Application: you are interested in adopting a rescue dog who is in foster care. Foster-to-Adopt Application: you are interested in fostering a dog for a three week period with the intention to adopt. If you decide the dog is not a good fit, you will continue fostering until the dog is adopted out through the standard adoption process. This process requires you to be on Facebook to interact with our support group after your application is processed. Foster Application: you are interested in providing a safe, structured and loving home for a rescue dog until they find their forever home through the adoption process. All supplies and medical expenses will be covered. This process requires you to be on Facebook to interact with our support group after your application is processed. What to Expect When Fostering or Fostering-to-Adopt: There is no perfect dog when fostering. Each dog that comes into foster care has their own unique personalities, many that just need love and care to work through undesirable behaviors. Most of these dogs have never had a safe, secure or loving home like you will be providing them. We will never ask a foster to take a human-aggressive or a dog with extreme behavioral issues. Those dogs go to our seasoned fosters or trainers. Every dog that comes into MLBR will have different quirks or issues; whether it be needing a single dog home, medical, crate and potty training, working through their fears, crate rotation, etc. Crate training a dog is not a punishment. Utilizing a crate in the home creates a safe space for the dog to decompress. Each dog will have different comfort levels, and not all are going to be social, which is okay; it doesn’t mean they’re not adoptable.

Brian is from MustLuvBoxers Rescue

[Stanwood, WA]

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MustLuvBoxers Rescue is a certified non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Federal EIN #46-4391597 striving to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted and abandoned Boxers in Washington State, Oregon, and surrounding areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. As an all volunteer boxer dog rescue, every penny brought in through don...
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