Archive for 2010

does anyone have balls for their pet dogs for sale?

My dogs will only play with one type of ball. It’s red white and blue, about baseball sized and has bumps on it.
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This is a Q&A forum, not a store. Try petco.com…

What jobs would boxer dogs be good for?

I have a new boxer puppy, and I want to train him in some way. But i’m not sure what job would be best for him. I’m also trying to figure out what job I should be getting to work best w/ him (firefighter, police, etc)
Hi Ben,
Try not to put the cart [...]

What is the cancer percentage in boxer dogs?

Hi. Ive been looking at boxers recently and i was considering getting one until i saw all of these reports on being highly prone to cancer. It has kinda put me off them now. What is the percentage that boxers will develop cancer?
Thanks.
Stars.
Well, I have heard the reports on this and cancer is VERY high [...]

How big do Maltese dogs get?

I am wanting to get a Maltese dog but I would first like to know how big they get. Do they usually stay small like a Yorki? or Are they bigger? Please if you own a Maltese or know about these kinds of dogs could you let me know.
I have a Maltese and she is [...]

How can I get rid of my boxer dogs bad breath?

My boxer dog has started to get really bad (fishy) breath and I do brush his teeth and I even got him dog breath spray, is there anything else I can do ? Thanks
When a dog starts getting smelly breath then it is no good just covering it up with sprays etc, but you [...]

How active are boxer dogs?

Hi:)
Ive heard they have alot of energy but is it really heaps?
How long can they go for a run or walk before getting tired?
Ill be getting a boxer and they sound like amazing dogs so any tips?
all answers are appreciated..thanks
To get a boxer you need to be a high energy person. [...]

how often should maltese dogs have hair cut?

how often should maltese dogs have their hair cut to keep it short and fluffy?
like a puppy!!!
About once every 2 months. Brush a lot in between.

What small to medium sized dog breeds are good with strangers and other dogs?

I am looking to get a dog. I live in a residence hall, so there would be college students frequently stopping by. I would like a dog that is good with strangers (doesn’t bark at knocking, won’t snap if someone pets it) and also is good with other dogs (so people with dogs [...]

What is some good info about Boxer dogs and puppies?

I am planning to get a boxer puppy in a few weeks, and have been studying like crazy. I would like any information anyone who already has a boxer could tell me.
I have some questions for you before I answer yours..
How long have you been studying like crazy?
The first thing you want to look [...]

at what age to boxer dogs start to be less energetic?

We have a 1 year old Fawn Boxer, female, who is super active and hyper at times. Just curious to hear from other Boxer owners when they start to calm down. Other then the hyper behavior, she is an amazing dog.
About 3 years is when they go from young dog to GREAT dog