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 2005-12-01 3:59 AM |
Extreme Veteran  579  |  Subject: New PetOk, so I was planning to take a break from training anyway before Christmas. Yesterday my wife and daugther got me my Christmas present early, a 5 1/2 week old Boxer, a female named Maggie. The mother died in childbirth so she still has to be fed every four hours or so by hand but she is doing fine. But she has really pretty much ended my training time. Hopefully, I will get her to the point in a week or so that I can do short runs while she naps. I'm looking forward to taking her on runs when she gets old enough. Boxer's are great dogs, they can look mean but they are really just big babies.  Edited by Special K 2005-12-01 4:00 AM |
| 2005-12-01 7:22 AM in reply to: #295752 |
Master 2946   Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: New Pet Congrats on the new addition. We just got a new 7 month old bloodhound pup last month. That added to the 4 year old we already had is a handful. Nothing like 150+ lbs of dog running around. |
| 2005-12-01 7:56 AM in reply to: #295752 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: New Pet Special K - 2005-12-01 4:59 AM Yesterday my wife and daugther got me my Christmas present early, a 5 1/2 week old Boxer, a female named Maggie. The mother died in childbirth so she still has to be fed every four hours or so by hand but she is doing fine. Wow ..... usually it is not "legal" to get a pup until 8 weeks. I guess with the extunating circumstances it was necessary. Some breeders will sneak them in the 7th wek since that is the best time for bonding and acclimitization. We got our Weim. just at the end of the 7th, beginning of the 8th. Take care of that little girl and she will bring you lots of happiness!  Edited by Daremo 2005-12-01 7:57 AM |
| 2005-12-01 8:21 AM in reply to: #295752 |
Champion 6786 Two seat rocket plane | Subject: RE: New Pet Oh man, congratulations that's so cool. I love Boxers Boxers are just about the sweetest-natured dogs out there. I had one I rescued years ago . I loved him dearly, but they are ABSOLUTELY NOT built for distance running. They are spring-loaded and love to play, but their ability to breathe is compromised by their smashed-in faces, and they don't seem to have a very good cooling system. They are good for a spin around the block, a game of fetch, or romping in the back yard. Runs of a mile or more are out of their league. Keep lots of towels handy |
| 2005-12-01 9:06 AM in reply to: #295752 |
Extreme Veteran 579 | Subject: RE: New Pet Thanks for info, I wouldn't want to hurt her. |
| 2005-12-01 9:14 AM in reply to: #295752 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Pet Ahh- how cute! You'll have to post pics. of your new pup |
| 2005-12-01 11:22 AM in reply to: #295752 |
Extreme Veteran 328 Texas | Subject: RE: New Pet Also note that some recommend that you don't run a dog until they are 6 months old as their bones are still devolping. |
| 2005-12-01 12:37 PM in reply to: #295852 |
Master 2946 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: New Pet ride_like_u_stole_it - 2005-12-01 7:21 AM Oh man, congratulations that's so cool. I love Boxers Boxers are just about the sweetest-natured dogs out there. I had one I rescued years ago . I loved him dearly, but they are ABSOLUTELY NOT built for distance running. They are spring-loaded and love to play, but their ability to breathe is compromised by their smashed-in faces, and they don't seem to have a very good cooling system. They are good for a spin around the block, a game of fetch, or romping in the back yard. Runs of a mile or more are out of their league. Keep lots of towels handy One of the people I work with runs 5-10 miles several times per week. On shorter runs he takes his boxer. Has for years. Says she gets upset when she doesn't get to go. |
| 2005-12-02 3:48 AM in reply to: #295752 |
Extreme Veteran 579 | Subject: RE: New Pet |
| 2005-12-02 2:03 PM in reply to: #295752 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: New Pet AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW............ I want one too!!!! |
| 2005-12-02 2:10 PM in reply to: #295752 |
Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: New Pet SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Cute!!!! ahhh. My next door neighbor has a tan boxer named Zoe, and she's so cute and bouncy and wonderful. |
| 2005-12-02 3:10 PM in reply to: #295752 |
| Veteran 465 Michigan | Subject: RE: New Pet Just look at that face!!! I have always wanted a boxer - they are adorable! Congrats! |
| 2005-12-02 4:31 PM in reply to: #295752 |
COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: New Pet Congrats and have fun with obedience training. |
| 2005-12-02 4:36 PM in reply to: #295752 |
Elite 2706 Hurst, Texas | Subject: RE: New Pet Ummmmm.....careful withthat shoe behind her...if it disappears, look in her tummy!
She's beautiful! |
| 2005-12-02 5:55 PM in reply to: #296843 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: New Pet oh! is she cute! i LOVE boxers. if we hadn't gotten greta (chessie), we would have gotten a boxer. my sister in law's 'baby' is a boxer named elvis and he such a lover. congratulations. what a pretty girl! |
| 2005-12-02 9:36 PM in reply to: #295752 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: New Pet Congrats on your new addition. She is adorable |
| 2005-12-03 7:05 PM in reply to: #295752 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: New Pet So cute! I bet that little face is going to get away with murder |
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