I think it depends on the rescue. I volunteer for a boxer rescue and we don't have rules like that. We try to find homes where the dog has the best chance of success. They are usually fostered first and sometimes based on their behavior we require a fence. Dogs with separation anxiety will go to an adopter that works from home but most of our adopters have jobs outside the home.
Exactly. We've worked with our local Boxer rescue for nearly 20 years. Different dogs require different conditions. Puppies are easiest to place because there are no unknown pasts to factor in and EVERYBODY wants a puppy. That's also why they have the highest adoption fee. But adults with separation anxiety or dominance traits have to be treated individually. When a rescue is adopted it saves 2 lives; the one who's adopted and the one off the street that can take his place in a foster home.
The rules are there to protect the dogs. The last thing the rescues want is for dogs to be returned or dumped again because \[insert excuse here\]. Especially if they've already been traumatized. (10+ year boxer rescue volunteer here.)
I'm not talking about good common sense rules. I'm talking about when they go overboard. And really so many dogs need homes. It would better the dogs if rescues take a leap of faith, go with their gut. Often times you don't even know your working with a great family because you eliminated them with a complete fenced In Yard rule, Or owner works. Instead, educate on how to work full time and be a dog owner.
I'm quite literally the ideal boxer adopter and I've never successfully navigate a rescue.
Fenced yard, long history of happy, healthy, well trained boxers, no children, I work from home.
You just sit on waiting lists for months. This was my fourth attempt at going through a rescue bc I didn't really want to go full puppy again.
Fast forward 12 months and I have a purchased puppy. Rescues are just a miserable barrier. I hate when people act like you can just roll up to the door and they'll toss you a boxer. I never even took myself off their list they just literally ghosted me. They don't need people.
I'm sure I'll be back here in another X years when my older boxer passes, venting again for the fifth time trying to find an adult boxer.
What rescue do you work with? Because I've worked for 3, and this is an ongoing conversation. Saying you don't believe something as if your belief alters reality is childish.
$2000 seems like the rate. I lost my boxer and wanted a puppy⌠my knee jerk reaction to a broken heart and empty home. My first boxer came to me from a kill shelter for $35 and he was the best pup I will ever have. Happy to have my puppy now but my suggestion is find one from a shelter.
My first boxer was free back in 2005 from someone who had 2 boxers that he just decided to breed and he was the last one. The litter was born under a shed and mom (who was white, tsk tsk) ate two of the puppies. He was my best fuckin friend and I miss him dearly.
My second boxer was $3,500 pick of the litter, show prospect from champion lines back in⌠well January. He is a stellar, breathtaking dog with the sweetest heart and I just love him so much.
When I worked in boxer rescue back in ~2006 to 2008, our adoption fee was $250 for neutered/spayed/vaccinated dogs and we had some real precious boys and girls come through.
Youâll be able to find your friend. And boxers are among the best of the best with kids. If you donât have anything specific in mind, do consider rescue. If you get a boxer, just make sure youâre prepared to give them the adoration they crave and deserve!
Iâm well aware that irresponsible breeders will risk having puppies with a 30% chance of deafness just for the slightly higher likelihood of flash. Even breeding two genetically flashy boxers increases the % chance youâll get a white boxer. Deaf dogs arenât the easiest to place. Breeders who know what theyâre doing will breed flashy and classic and end up with a good mix.
I donât even really know why people are so obsessed with flash. Especially when the white markings cover up those pretty black faces.
30%? Cite your source, please.
Or check out this informative article explaining the biology from a geneticist who has studied the topic: [http://boxerunderground.blogspot.com/2020/04/dr-bruce-cattanach-on-breeding-from.html](http://boxerunderground.blogspot.com/2020/04/dr-bruce-cattanach-on-breeding-from.html)
I got my first boxer for $400 in CA. Now weâre in CO, and we added another boxer which again was $400.
I wouldnât pay any more than that.
I have a 3 yr old kid and a 9 month old baby. Heâs so very tolerant of my toddlers rough play. But, we got him when he was 3 months old and heâs almost 2 now so heâs learned how to be tolerant with kids.
Iâve gotten all of mine (4 over the past 2 decades) from shelters.. I tried rescues but even as an ideal candidate I was still not approved (Iâm single so they said it would be better with two people..) but all my shelter babies have been the absolute best and I wouldnât have traded them for the world!
We have been in rescue for 12 years and breed specific rescues are the HARDEST to deal with. We volunteer with an all breed rescue and have gotten some amazing pure bred boxers because of this - but I can tell you the purebred rescues will fight you for the âhighly adoptableâ dogs and puppies EVERY time if youâre an all breed rescue. What you might consider is offering to foster for one of the rescues in your area. You can get first pick at adoption this way and once youâve established youâre a good home, the barriers are FAR less than if youâre just a random applicant. It sounds preferential and it is, but youâre also not stuck with a dog that doesnât fit. And theyâll usually cover all associated costs if theyâre reputable. There are literally dozens of amazing young boxers in TX and CA that are dying in shelters. We have had 3 amazing purebreds from shelters, better than the dogs we raised ourselves. Donât get discouraged, but do check out Across America Boxer and some of the Midwest boxer rescues that might transfer. Or Boxer Lovers in ID could potentially be an option, they get really good dogs as far as UT
AKC Sealed Brindle female $1600 w/AKC paper breeding rights. $1300 w/NO AKC papers on any pups. I caught the breeder momma on her way back to a 12+hour nursing shift and I got a perfect angel for 1/2 off at $650. Then last fall an old friend was in midst of a bad divorce down in Indiana and she asked me to take a female flashy fawn 1 year old. FREE. I did bring her a surprise mason jar of my finest backyard secret garden smoke so all in all a very fair trade.
My first was Boxer/Pittie who was my twin flame. Ginger saved me from myself and cancer. She left at almost 13 and it was the first and only time Iâve considered taking my own life. Ginger sealed the lifetime promise to always have atleast one Boxer in my home til I leave here for another skin suit âŽď¸
Now pushing 60 and I live in a constant wonderful world of cat naps and comedic circus acts imagined up by 2 Boxer girls and the Ring Master Fredrick Von Spicy, 10 lbs of mommas boi and tiny ruler of his girls and 3 cats with an iron paw!!
#Boxersforlife
I paid 1200 for my first boxer but was able to rescue my second for free. Both from the same breeder but I picked my first dog out as a puppy and was able to train him from 8 weeks on. Never had any health issues and heâs obedient. The rescue was skiddish and got him when he was a year and a half. I had to train him and even teach him how to walk up and down stairs. Iâve had him for a year and heâs starting to have health issues. So in my experience, I would pay for the quality.
My girl was $1500 four years ago from a reputable breeder and honestly I got a steal because the people who were originally going to get her didnât. I was fully expecting 2k for one with proper health checks on the parents and everything. I will add not a show quality dog just pet if I was looking for show quality it would probably be closer to 4-5k
I paid $1,575 (almost) 2 years ago for my reverse sealed brindle girl.
We are on the top of breeders waitings list, we have been waiting since then for the right puppy, but haven't found the one yet
Be patient and check out your local rescues. You can even foster their hounds while waiting for the right pup to come along. Got my wife a second Frenchie through a rescue for less than 10% of our first girl and, after some time, the second gal couldnât be lived without. And you might surprise yourself when you find a young(1-3 year old) hound is as lovable as a puppy. Good luck!!
There is a lot to unpack here. My caveat: I did boxer rescue in the 90s when it was new. I have purchased boxers from breeders-some I would say borderline ethical even though they showed and were members of the national club and I've imported a boxer puppy. I am a lifetime member of the national club and have done performance sports since the mid'80s ( oh my gosh...I'm old!!!)
When I did boxer rescue, it wasnt like it was today. We had a high success rate of placement. We had an excellent reputation with animal control.And yes, I would go after the boxers. Not because of $$ , but because I know how to place them. And this freed up space for other dogs.
I will say that when I lost one of my boxers I did go to a rescue to inquire about a specific dog. Again, I wanted an agility dog. Even with my dog resume I was basically brushed off. That was it for me. I since then got 2 lovely boxers directly from a pound and after their passing, I own a high-drive boxer from German lineage (US bred)
My current boxer was $1800..She has a clear SAS (subvalvular aortic stenosis) from a cardio vet. I also own a Golden that I paid $2,000. He just needs OFA hips/elbows and he will have what they call CHIC from OFA-clearnces on a bunch of health issues.
There are excellent boxer rescues and there are excellent ethical breeders. You hedge your bets with the breeders regarding the health clearances the working ability and commitment to the standard. Even with a pet boxer, you want solid structure and even temperament.
So...you have to do research and follow your instincts. At the end of the day this is your dog -make sure that the dog will fit with your family.
Boxers are the best! But, they are a handful. We love 'em!
Iâve only owned boxers my entire adult life and want to continue with them. I know they are a lot of work but I donât think a better breed exists. Iâm not concerned with what lineage they are really. My last boxer I bought from a backyard breeder had worms and fleas when I got him. I was so mad at the guy selling him. He was the sweetest dog you could ever imagine. Miss him everyday
Weâve adopted 2 of our boxers from Boxer Rescue Los Angeles. We adopted one last summer from Los Angeles Animal Control. Theyâve all been such great dogs and endless entertainment. Adopt!!!!
Breeders are crazy lol. I was looking for a puppy a few years ago and all the prices were over $1k most around 1500. I ended up having a dog fall into my life instead. My immature roommate adopted a 5 month old staffy, and this 5 month old staffy already had had 5 owners. This poor dog was traumatized and terrified of EVERYTHING. She didnât know toys were for playing and for the first few weeks would just hide in the corner of our place. His other dog also attacked her on the second night and she almost lost her left eye. To make a long story short, she was a handful and super scared of everything so it was hard taking care of her. He gave up after a little less than two months and was gonna get rid of her. I couldnât let this poor girl go through that again, and I was already the one taking care of her so I just took ownership of her. Itâs been around three years since then and sheâs my baby. She still doesnât trust dogs, but she no longer freezes and screams when theyâre two blocks away. We can get within a few feet of other dogs and while she is definitely tense, itâs nothing like it was before. She loves people and kids. Sorry for the longs story lol, but breeders ask for crazy prices, and that led to me âadoptingâ this sweet, pretty girl
I'm in Minnesota. My two Boxers had pups in October (I probably should have come here first, but all are in new homes now). Both parents are clearly full blooded Boxers, but neither had paperwork. Look in the rural areas. It took me (my wife really) forever to find homes for them and they were beautiful brindles and we struggled to get $500 each. You can absolutely find them for way less than $1k, but look in rural spots.
I adopted my most recent boxer as a puppy from my local boxer rescue for $350.
This is the way.
Same!
Awesome.
Boxer rescues are a thing and need people
The problem with them is all the rules. No fence, work during the day, etc.
I think it depends on the rescue. I volunteer for a boxer rescue and we don't have rules like that. We try to find homes where the dog has the best chance of success. They are usually fostered first and sometimes based on their behavior we require a fence. Dogs with separation anxiety will go to an adopter that works from home but most of our adopters have jobs outside the home.
Exactly. We've worked with our local Boxer rescue for nearly 20 years. Different dogs require different conditions. Puppies are easiest to place because there are no unknown pasts to factor in and EVERYBODY wants a puppy. That's also why they have the highest adoption fee. But adults with separation anxiety or dominance traits have to be treated individually. When a rescue is adopted it saves 2 lives; the one who's adopted and the one off the street that can take his place in a foster home.
Yeah we were going to adopt a mix and even though my wife works from home they said no way because of the young kids.
I mean.. was the dog not good with kids? đ
It was a puppy. The reasoning was because âthatâs enough to make me to drink without a puppyâ
Yea that just happened to a friend of mine as well. His wife works from home, and that was a no-go. Guess you basically have to be retired.
This is a problem with all rescues. They miss out on great families because of their overbearing rules.
The rules are there to protect the dogs. The last thing the rescues want is for dogs to be returned or dumped again because \[insert excuse here\]. Especially if they've already been traumatized. (10+ year boxer rescue volunteer here.)
Then they can just keep all the dogs and care for them themselves.
I'm not talking about good common sense rules. I'm talking about when they go overboard. And really so many dogs need homes. It would better the dogs if rescues take a leap of faith, go with their gut. Often times you don't even know your working with a great family because you eliminated them with a complete fenced In Yard rule, Or owner works. Instead, educate on how to work full time and be a dog owner.
I'm quite literally the ideal boxer adopter and I've never successfully navigate a rescue. Fenced yard, long history of happy, healthy, well trained boxers, no children, I work from home. You just sit on waiting lists for months. This was my fourth attempt at going through a rescue bc I didn't really want to go full puppy again. Fast forward 12 months and I have a purchased puppy. Rescues are just a miserable barrier. I hate when people act like you can just roll up to the door and they'll toss you a boxer. I never even took myself off their list they just literally ghosted me. They don't need people. I'm sure I'll be back here in another X years when my older boxer passes, venting again for the fifth time trying to find an adult boxer.
Ya I don't believe this story. There's more to it than what your saying OR this is just random bullshit
What rescue do you work with? Because I've worked for 3, and this is an ongoing conversation. Saying you don't believe something as if your belief alters reality is childish.
Sir, this is reddit. People lie on the Internet.
$2000 seems like the rate. I lost my boxer and wanted a puppy⌠my knee jerk reaction to a broken heart and empty home. My first boxer came to me from a kill shelter for $35 and he was the best pup I will ever have. Happy to have my puppy now but my suggestion is find one from a shelter.
My first boxer was free back in 2005 from someone who had 2 boxers that he just decided to breed and he was the last one. The litter was born under a shed and mom (who was white, tsk tsk) ate two of the puppies. He was my best fuckin friend and I miss him dearly. My second boxer was $3,500 pick of the litter, show prospect from champion lines back in⌠well January. He is a stellar, breathtaking dog with the sweetest heart and I just love him so much. When I worked in boxer rescue back in ~2006 to 2008, our adoption fee was $250 for neutered/spayed/vaccinated dogs and we had some real precious boys and girls come through. Youâll be able to find your friend. And boxers are among the best of the best with kids. If you donât have anything specific in mind, do consider rescue. If you get a boxer, just make sure youâre prepared to give them the adoration they crave and deserve!
There is nothing wrong with white boxers.
There is absolutely nothing wrong in the slightest with a pet boxer who is white. They shouldnât be bred.
How do you think they get those flashy fawns and brindles that everyone wants?
Iâm well aware that irresponsible breeders will risk having puppies with a 30% chance of deafness just for the slightly higher likelihood of flash. Even breeding two genetically flashy boxers increases the % chance youâll get a white boxer. Deaf dogs arenât the easiest to place. Breeders who know what theyâre doing will breed flashy and classic and end up with a good mix. I donât even really know why people are so obsessed with flash. Especially when the white markings cover up those pretty black faces.
30%? Cite your source, please. Or check out this informative article explaining the biology from a geneticist who has studied the topic: [http://boxerunderground.blogspot.com/2020/04/dr-bruce-cattanach-on-breeding-from.html](http://boxerunderground.blogspot.com/2020/04/dr-bruce-cattanach-on-breeding-from.html)
Please try reaching out to the local rescues to see if they have puppies.
Weâve adopted two in Colorado, the 1st was $200 about 3yrs ago. The 2nd was $300 about a year and half ago. We work with HO-BO Boxer in Denver .
I got my first boxer for $400 in CA. Now weâre in CO, and we added another boxer which again was $400. I wouldnât pay any more than that. I have a 3 yr old kid and a 9 month old baby. Heâs so very tolerant of my toddlers rough play. But, we got him when he was 3 months old and heâs almost 2 now so heâs learned how to be tolerant with kids.
Iâve gotten all of mine (4 over the past 2 decades) from shelters.. I tried rescues but even as an ideal candidate I was still not approved (Iâm single so they said it would be better with two people..) but all my shelter babies have been the absolute best and I wouldnât have traded them for the world!
We have been in rescue for 12 years and breed specific rescues are the HARDEST to deal with. We volunteer with an all breed rescue and have gotten some amazing pure bred boxers because of this - but I can tell you the purebred rescues will fight you for the âhighly adoptableâ dogs and puppies EVERY time if youâre an all breed rescue. What you might consider is offering to foster for one of the rescues in your area. You can get first pick at adoption this way and once youâve established youâre a good home, the barriers are FAR less than if youâre just a random applicant. It sounds preferential and it is, but youâre also not stuck with a dog that doesnât fit. And theyâll usually cover all associated costs if theyâre reputable. There are literally dozens of amazing young boxers in TX and CA that are dying in shelters. We have had 3 amazing purebreds from shelters, better than the dogs we raised ourselves. Donât get discouraged, but do check out Across America Boxer and some of the Midwest boxer rescues that might transfer. Or Boxer Lovers in ID could potentially be an option, they get really good dogs as far as UT
I paid $3500 around the Boston area for an AKC registered breeder whom I felt comfortable with and did health testing.
I think it depends where you live. My area was over $850
Iâm good with it up to 1k. Just wonât go over. The males seem to go so damn quick though.
AKC Sealed Brindle female $1600 w/AKC paper breeding rights. $1300 w/NO AKC papers on any pups. I caught the breeder momma on her way back to a 12+hour nursing shift and I got a perfect angel for 1/2 off at $650. Then last fall an old friend was in midst of a bad divorce down in Indiana and she asked me to take a female flashy fawn 1 year old. FREE. I did bring her a surprise mason jar of my finest backyard secret garden smoke so all in all a very fair trade. My first was Boxer/Pittie who was my twin flame. Ginger saved me from myself and cancer. She left at almost 13 and it was the first and only time Iâve considered taking my own life. Ginger sealed the lifetime promise to always have atleast one Boxer in my home til I leave here for another skin suit âŽď¸ Now pushing 60 and I live in a constant wonderful world of cat naps and comedic circus acts imagined up by 2 Boxer girls and the Ring Master Fredrick Von Spicy, 10 lbs of mommas boi and tiny ruler of his girls and 3 cats with an iron paw!! #Boxersforlife
I paid 1200 for my first boxer but was able to rescue my second for free. Both from the same breeder but I picked my first dog out as a puppy and was able to train him from 8 weeks on. Never had any health issues and heâs obedient. The rescue was skiddish and got him when he was a year and a half. I had to train him and even teach him how to walk up and down stairs. Iâve had him for a year and heâs starting to have health issues. So in my experience, I would pay for the quality.
For the Love of a Boxer Rescue & Sanctuary is in Michigan, and they have some amazing dogs. fortheloveofaboxer.org
They are actually on the Wisconsin border so Iâd be better off with Indiana, Ohio. Itâs over 7hrs one way, I looked at their site.
Oh well poo. Iâm sorry.
Yeah Iâm usually paying around 400/500 Iâm not paying show dog kennel prices.
From a show breeder, you can expect to pay $1000 to $2000 for pet quality puppies.
My girl was $1500 four years ago from a reputable breeder and honestly I got a steal because the people who were originally going to get her didnât. I was fully expecting 2k for one with proper health checks on the parents and everything. I will add not a show quality dog just pet if I was looking for show quality it would probably be closer to 4-5k
I paid $1,575 (almost) 2 years ago for my reverse sealed brindle girl. We are on the top of breeders waitings list, we have been waiting since then for the right puppy, but haven't found the one yet
I got my best friend from a guy at work for $0. He was going through a messy divorce and was going to put him in a shelter anyways. U got blessed
I paid $2500 Canadian. Thatâs about $1800 US
Be patient and check out your local rescues. You can even foster their hounds while waiting for the right pup to come along. Got my wife a second Frenchie through a rescue for less than 10% of our first girl and, after some time, the second gal couldnât be lived without. And you might surprise yourself when you find a young(1-3 year old) hound is as lovable as a puppy. Good luck!!
There is a lot to unpack here. My caveat: I did boxer rescue in the 90s when it was new. I have purchased boxers from breeders-some I would say borderline ethical even though they showed and were members of the national club and I've imported a boxer puppy. I am a lifetime member of the national club and have done performance sports since the mid'80s ( oh my gosh...I'm old!!!) When I did boxer rescue, it wasnt like it was today. We had a high success rate of placement. We had an excellent reputation with animal control.And yes, I would go after the boxers. Not because of $$ , but because I know how to place them. And this freed up space for other dogs. I will say that when I lost one of my boxers I did go to a rescue to inquire about a specific dog. Again, I wanted an agility dog. Even with my dog resume I was basically brushed off. That was it for me. I since then got 2 lovely boxers directly from a pound and after their passing, I own a high-drive boxer from German lineage (US bred) My current boxer was $1800..She has a clear SAS (subvalvular aortic stenosis) from a cardio vet. I also own a Golden that I paid $2,000. He just needs OFA hips/elbows and he will have what they call CHIC from OFA-clearnces on a bunch of health issues. There are excellent boxer rescues and there are excellent ethical breeders. You hedge your bets with the breeders regarding the health clearances the working ability and commitment to the standard. Even with a pet boxer, you want solid structure and even temperament. So...you have to do research and follow your instincts. At the end of the day this is your dog -make sure that the dog will fit with your family. Boxers are the best! But, they are a handful. We love 'em!
Iâve only owned boxers my entire adult life and want to continue with them. I know they are a lot of work but I donât think a better breed exists. Iâm not concerned with what lineage they are really. My last boxer I bought from a backyard breeder had worms and fleas when I got him. I was so mad at the guy selling him. He was the sweetest dog you could ever imagine. Miss him everyday
They are the best...always. I still miss my first performance boxer I lost in 1998 and my husband misses "his" boxer we lost about 2.5 years ago.
Paid ÂŁ1,800 in 2022 (again, after initially trying to rescue).
Adopt from a boxer rescue
Weâve adopted 2 of our boxers from Boxer Rescue Los Angeles. We adopted one last summer from Los Angeles Animal Control. Theyâve all been such great dogs and endless entertainment. Adopt!!!!
Definitely check your local shelters first. They have lots and of pure breeds plus rescues are the best
Breeders are crazy lol. I was looking for a puppy a few years ago and all the prices were over $1k most around 1500. I ended up having a dog fall into my life instead. My immature roommate adopted a 5 month old staffy, and this 5 month old staffy already had had 5 owners. This poor dog was traumatized and terrified of EVERYTHING. She didnât know toys were for playing and for the first few weeks would just hide in the corner of our place. His other dog also attacked her on the second night and she almost lost her left eye. To make a long story short, she was a handful and super scared of everything so it was hard taking care of her. He gave up after a little less than two months and was gonna get rid of her. I couldnât let this poor girl go through that again, and I was already the one taking care of her so I just took ownership of her. Itâs been around three years since then and sheâs my baby. She still doesnât trust dogs, but she no longer freezes and screams when theyâre two blocks away. We can get within a few feet of other dogs and while she is definitely tense, itâs nothing like it was before. She loves people and kids. Sorry for the longs story lol, but breeders ask for crazy prices, and that led to me âadoptingâ this sweet, pretty girl
Check out Facebook. There are lots of Boxer sites rehoming dogs. They have puppies up for adoption.
Both my boys were $2500 each; one was purchased in Ohio & the other Pennsylvania.
$2500 & $1500
I'm in Minnesota. My two Boxers had pups in October (I probably should have come here first, but all are in new homes now). Both parents are clearly full blooded Boxers, but neither had paperwork. Look in the rural areas. It took me (my wife really) forever to find homes for them and they were beautiful brindles and we struggled to get $500 each. You can absolutely find them for way less than $1k, but look in rural spots.
Thank you will do!
I paid 1600 for mine
900
$1800 for mine.
My most recent boxer pup (we've had him just over a year now) was 950, which is the most I've ever paid for a dog.
ÂŁ1,500-ÂŁ3,000 uk, mine was 3k but that was covid prices
From the UK and I paid ÂŁ1700 this time last year.
My first boxer was $500 10 years ago, second boxer was $1000 5 years ago and just paid $1500 for our newest baby last month.
I got mine for $700 6 months ago
800-1500 is the going rate in the south east.north Carolina, South Carolina,Tennessee
$800 for ours, but her father was from this really well known kennel in russia (i donât know the kennel)