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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 good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Brian's Story

Meet Brian, an amazing 5-year-old Boxer mix fostered in Renton, WA, ready to bring joy and adventure into your life! Brian is a unique blend—half Boxer, with the rest made up of Border Collie, German Shepherd, and a touch of other breeds. He’s bursting with energy, loves to play, and gets along with all dogs, big or small. Brian adjusts his play style for every pup, showing both playful submission and gentle enthusiasm.<br/><br/>Brian is happiest when he’s exploring, whether that’s chasing critters, riding in the car, or splashing in the hose or pool. He adores toys (especially stuffed ones, which he won't destroy), tether ball, and a tasty bone. Walks are a highlight for him, and he’s great on a prong collar, responding well to clear communication from his handler. Brian is kennel trained and uses the doggy door to run in and out as he pleases. He can be left alone without any worry about your belongings—unless you leave food unattended on the counter!<br/><br/>This smart pup knows several commands, including sit, kennel, down, and off, and he’s eager to learn more with a patient and strong leader. While Brian isn’t super cuddly, he loves to be close and will happily sit on your lap when he’s craving affection. He will do great with older children, and he needs plenty of exercise and a canine companion to help keep him busy.<br/><br/>The only reason Brian is looking for a loving home is because he has started resource-guarding the infant in his current foster family, though he doesn't guard food, toys, or treats. This behavior means Brian would be happiest in a home without very young children.<br/><br/>Brian is a loyal, fun-loving dog who will bring excitement, companionship, and a willingness to learn into your life. And while Brian loves to run, jump, and play, he does need to take it a little easy at times due to a TPLO injury. It doesn’t seem to bother him much at all, which is great, but better safe than sorry. So, if you’re seeking an active, devoted pup who’s ready to be your best friend, Brian is the perfect match!<br/><br/>Because of a generous donor, Brian’s adoption fee is already paid for so send your application in today – www.mustluvboxersrescue.com/adopt. 5/13/26 10:26 PM

Meet Brian, an amazing 5-year-old Boxer mix fostered in Renton, WA, ready to bring joy and adventure into your life! Brian is a unique blend—half Boxer, with the rest made up of Border Collie, German Shepherd, and a touch of other breeds. He’s bursting with energy, loves to play, and gets along with all dogs, big or small. Brian adjusts his play style for every pup, showing both playful submission and gentle enthusiasm.

Brian is happiest when he’s exploring, whether that’s chasing critters, riding in the car, or splashing in the hose or pool. He adores toys (especially stuffed ones, which he won't destroy), tether ball, and a tasty bone. Walks are a highlight for him, and he’s great on a prong collar, responding well to clear communication from his handler. Brian is kennel trained and uses the doggy door to run in and out as he pleases. He can be left alone without any worry about your belongings—unless you leave food unattended on the counter!

This smart pup knows several commands, including sit, kennel, d

Meet Brian, an amazing 5-year-old Boxer mix fostered in Renton, WA, ready to bring joy and adventure into your life! Brian is a unique blend—half Boxer, with the rest made up of Border Collie, German Shepherd, and a touch of other breeds. He’s bursting with energy, loves to play, and gets along with all dogs, big or small. Brian adjusts his play style for every pup, showing both playful submission and gentle enthusiasm.

Brian is happiest when he’s exploring, whether that’s chasing critters, riding in the car, or splashing in the hose or pool. He adores toys (especially stuffed ones, which he won't destroy), tether ball, and a tasty bone. Walks are a highlight for him, and he’s great on a prong collar, responding well to clear communication from his handler. Brian is kennel trained and uses the doggy door to run in and out as he pleases. He can be left alone without any worry about your belongings—unless you leave food unattended on the counter!

This smart pup knows several commands, including sit, kennel, down, and off, and he’s eager to learn more with a patient and strong leader. While Brian isn’t super cuddly, he loves to be close and will happily sit on your lap when he’s craving affection. He will do great with older children, and he needs plenty of exercise and a canine companion to help keep him busy.

The only reason Brian is looking for a loving home is because he has started resour

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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]

Our Mission
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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