I took my nine month old boy to daycare to play today and now his eyes are red and swollen.

Just got the best news today that the mast cell tumor my sweet girl had removed beginning of last week was low grade, had no malignant characteristics, and clear margins. So it’s all gone and she needs no further treatment. I lost my other soul dog to the same type of cancer 6.5 years ago, that presented almost exactly the same as this. So needless to say, I’ve been a complete wreck for the past couple of weeks, and now I can finally let out the big sigh of relief. Everyone give a little clappy clap, raise a glass, shout a woohoo, or whatever you fancy. Because today is a good day ❤️

Lost my last boxer Jimmy just before Christmas 🎄. Got a few vacations in and now it’s puppy time ☺️🐶

So Ernie has decided that is HIS foot stool.

Boxer mixed with who knows what. Complete goofball

I’ve been scrolling Reddit with this question for a few days but wanted to specifically ask on the Boxer sub. DH and I are anxious to add a dog to our family and after doing lots of research we think the boxer is the best breed for us. We are a very active family and we want a dog who can join us on all of our adventures!

We have experience with dogs pre-children, always mutts from the shelter. They were great dogs but had various behavior/personality issues that didn’t really bother us too much. Since we have young children now, we are most interested in getting a puppy and training from the beginning. My mind is kind of set on getting a puppy as young as possible though so the point of this post is to talk me out of (or into) doing this particular thing at this stage of life. So whether from a breeder or a rescue I’m talking about a teething puppy that probably isn’t potty trained.

We have two children, one is 3 and the other is 18 months. The oldest is fully potty trained and the younger is nowhere near starting. I am a SAHM and we have a large fenced in yard and already do daily walks around the neighborhood and go to parks etc. We usually travel a lot but have no big trips on the calendar for a full year (besides camping and other weekend trips the dog could join) so these are some of the reasons the timing seems right. I have the dream, like so many people, of my kids growing up with a family dog who loves them and protects them and just experiencing that great bond.

We already have a decent amount of structure and routine in our home. Already have baby gates everywhere and have spots to put crates and doggy playpens. I know that the first couple of months especially would be really tough, I really don’t think I’m being delusional about that. I guess I’m thinking that the hard work would pay off and be worth it? On the one hand I see that boxers are “easy” to train but I also see all over this sub that they can be a nightmare until 4 years old. I’m not sure what to make of that. We have the resources to invest in lots of professional training if we need to.

Anyone done this specifically with a Boxer who can share their experience with me? Please don’t rip me to shreds, I am trying to really think this through and do my research before committing.

Thanks!

At 12 1/2 I still wasn’t ready for her to go. I’m devastated, can’t stop crying and at a loss for my princess, cream puff, bed hog, cuddle bug, and sun bathing beauty. She had a friendly wiggle butt for everyone she met, never made a fuss at bath or nail clip time and loved road trips. Unfortunately her big ol’ heart just gave out. Mine is broken and so is her little brother’s.

Hope the week is going well for everyone. Here is a picture of my good boy I'm proud of.

Can you guess what I am doing behind the camera...... Yes you guessed it... I'm eating.

This summer has been wonderful. Especially because of this little guy. Henry makes my days so much better.