A strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge.Potential aggression toward other dogs (usually of the same sex).Rowdiness and exuberant jumping when young.Looks imposing enough that he is an effective deterrent even when friendly.
Is usually steadfast and reliable with everyone.Is medium to large, with a rugged, sleekly-muscled "masculine" build.Other Boxers are more standoffish, neither fawning over strangers nor threatening them.Ī few Boxers (typically those from German lines) are more forceful and challenging.Įarly socialization is important to develop a stable attitude in your Boxer. Most Boxers react to strangers with a joyous "Hi, come on in!" accompanied by enthusiastic jumping and tail-stump wiggling. Their guarding and territorial instincts, though, vary a great deal. Most Boxers make vigilant watchdogs – meaning they will bark when they see or see something out of the ordinary. They will "shut down" (sulk and pout and passively refuse to do anything) if you jerk them around. Boxers are stubborn, yes, but also sensitive and proud. But you must handle them in an upbeat, persuasive way. Their heritage, after all, is that of a strong-minded working dog. Though most Boxer dogs are fine with other family pets, including the family cat, quite a few Boxers are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex, and some are cat chasers.īoxers need consistent leadership.
Middle-aged Boxers typically become more deliberate and dignified and make calm, loyal companions for the rest of their (unfortuntately not very long) lives.Įxercise needs vary from long daily walks for more sedentary Boxers to vigorous daily romping for high-energy individuals – but not in hot weather, because Boxers are more susceptible to heatstroke than most dog breeds. We rely on your kind support to continue our vital work, please donate today.Boxers can be fine family dogs if you can proviide enough exercise and training to control their rambunctiousness when young, and if you can provide for their special needs due to their unnaturally short face.Īs puppies and young adults, Boxers are animated, playful (often cuckoo!) dogs who love to romp and jump. Please don’t leave clothing, valuables, electrical equipment, or furniture at our centre drop-off points. Signage outside will make it clear where you can drop off your donations.
We’re accepting pre-loved donations of treats, toys, towels and bedding (except feather duvets) via our contact-free drop off points. Supporting usĭonate your pre-loved items. If you are interested in donating In Memory, have questions about our Canine Care Card service, leaving a Legacy or if you would like to book a guest speaker for your Community Group, then please get in touch with your local Supporter Relations Officer Stephanie Disch or calling 01268 535053. Via the A127 or A13 from Southend or London. The 25 bus runs between Basildon and the rehoming centre and takes about 25 minutes. If you’re interested in a dog, we’ll be able to tell you more about them and help you apply via our online form.Ĭlosest train stations are Wickford (Greater Anglia line), which is about a five-minute drive from the centre, and Basildon and Pitsea (C2C line), which are both a 10-minute drive from the centre. On the days we're open (see our opening times above) you’ll be able to walk around the centre and see some of the dogs in our care. We can care for up to 120 dogs at any one time and our facilities include a training barn, veterinary and surgical suite and a dedicated training and rehabilitation unit to enrich the lives of the dogs in our care.
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