Question for boxer experts?

Question

I am a big dog lover and would like to get a boxer. My boyfriend likes them too, but doesn't like the fact that they drool so much. We read in a breeder magazine that there's a surgery they can have to reduce the drooling. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of it, and ideally if any of you have had it done to your boxer?
Thanks for your time!

I am a big dog lover and would like to get a boxer. My boyfriend likes them too, but doesn't like the fact that they drool so much. We read in a breeder magazine that there's a surgery they can have to reduce the drooling. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of it, and ideally if any of you have had it done to your boxer?


I'd just like to add that I am from a family of dog breeders, and am not yet decided on putting a puppy through major surgery. I would like to know how much boxers drool. I am not doing it to "please my boyfriend" as one answerer put it. I am just curious about the surgery and want to know the full details/pros and cons of boxers before I commit.
Please don't take it that I'm rushing into gettiing a boxer and then putting it under the knife.
Anything you can tell me about the breed is greatly appreciated. I have experience with boxers, but that was when I took care of a friends for 4 months while she was travelling.
Please don't take my question wrong!

Can I please just say to all of you who are not reading the question properly.....I AM NOT GOING TO HAVE THIS OPERATION DONEON MY DOG. I am merely asking you IF you have heard of it and IF anyone out there has had it done.
I come from a family who breeds dogs, and would not get a puppy to then have major, unnecessary surgery on it. I gave the info about my boyfriend not liking dogs that drool as background as to why I am asking. It's just to get feedback on a procedure I am not familiar with.
I repeat, I AM NOT GOING TO HAVE THIS SURGERY DONE.
I love boxers. I don't need a lesson on them. I just want some information from those who have more experience of them than I have.
I AM NOT HAVING THIS SURGERY DONE TO ANY BOXER I GET.
They are beautiful just as they are.

Answer 1

Much slobbering can be kept to a minimum by limiting your Boxer's association with your food. A Boxer that is never allowed to eat from the table or food scraps will slobber much less. Boxers, as with many breeds, who are allowed tablescraps and scraps while cooking have more health and behavioral problems. If you allow your Boxer to eat what you prepare for yourself, or your scraps they will have a strong, pleasureable association with people food. This causes them to salivate alot, which causes drool. Now, everytime you step in the kitchen, open the refrigerator, use a can opener or look in a pantry your Boxer will drool.

It is natural for certain breeds to drool, but if u do not want a drooling dog then i suggest a non drooling breed and then u can save ur money ftrying to fix a problem that only comes natural.

Answer 2

Can't believe you're even CONSIDERING cosmetic surgery to a dog to stop it's drooling!! I've had another "drooling" breed for 20 years and would crucify anyone who did that to one of my pups purely for convenience. In short, the face is opened, saliva glands are STRIPPED out, wounds stitched together with a drain inserted for a few days, etc. The side effects include dry mouth (we ALL need saliva to help swallow), ulcers, etc.Drooling is part and parcel of some dogs character - if you can't accept that, get a soft toy. Boxers are a fabulous, loyal and friendly breed - they deserve homes who can appreciate ALL their qualities and funny ways.

Answer 3

i had a boxer until 6 months ago the drooling is not a problem i would be more worried about the energy these dogs have.mine went to the vets at 12 years old and i was told he was on his death bed the next day i came home to find he had climbed through the bathroom window and onto the roof of the front porch the next morning he died.

Answer 4

I've never owned a boxer, but i have looked after one for two weeks. I can honestly say drooling was never a problem. Don't waste your time and money on a expensive and unnecessary operation, when your potential dog will be happier without it!

Answer 5

Hi, My friends have a boxer, they adore him just as he is. I think you need to have a look at getting a breed you really do like, just the way it is! Winston doesnt seem to drool much, but they still are a sloppy breed. Some probably do more so than others, its all in the shape of their mouth, genetic, like people.

Answer 6

If you get a good Boxer from a show breeder, he will not be nearly as drooly as a badly bred one. A friend of mine has a bunch of Boxers and they are not very drooly. I have also had some in class that are disgustingly slobbery. Breeding matters, get a good one!

It is silly to buy a dog and then give it surgery to change it.

Answer 7

there is alot more to be considered other than the drooling.
boxers are great escape artists!

I try not to be judgemental when answering questions but I have to say it to this one -

"Why do you want to get a puppy - that is healthy and then have major surgery on it to please your boyfriend!?"

Have a look at other breeds of dogs or mongrels and find one that suits both of you instead of putting a healthy dog through major surgery.

Answer 8

Look at my avatar. That's my dog. He drools some, but not all the time. I've heard about the operation too, but I wouldn't do it. He's great how he is.

Answer 9

T'aint NO SUCH THING!!!

What "granny" told you THAT B-S??? lol
ALL DOGS dool& shed &bark & bite& fart & belch & vomit..ETC! They are ANIMALS!

Answer 10

that's what the do all the time, I can't be doing with it.