I got a boxador puppy for christmas and I was just wondering if anyone has heard of the dog or what they know about it. I have done tons of research and I just wanted know what you'll knew about them.
2007-01-04 12:42:07 · 11 answers · asked by Onyx 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Okay I don't know why you'll are getting mad that I call it a boxador. I just want information on the dog. You can give information of a boxer than a lab. And just because it is not pure bred doesn't mean it's not a breed because it is listed under breeds of dogs. So please don't be so disgusted because i call it boxador. I just need information.
2007-01-04 23:54:18 · update #1
I know it's a medium to large sized short haired mutt.
2007-01-04 12:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by dee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So... did you find out anything interesting while undertaking this research?
The first search result I pulled up said... "The Boxador is not a purebred dog." I'll assume you already knew that.
It's a cross between a Boxer and a Labrador. Without hundreds of thousands of generations of solid, selective breeding, there is no "breed standard" to go by. None of the pictures I came across looked simliar to each other. They all looked like mixed breed dogs.
I have a Golden Retriever/Shetland Sheepdog mix, but I don't call her a Golden Sheltie or a Shetland Retriever. She's a mutt. She's a good dog, but I wouldn't assume that if someone else had the same mix, that they'd look or act anything alike, nor would I be able to find any information about her mix on the Internet, as no one has turned that particular combination into a "designer dog" yet.
Other than that, there's simply not enough information to go by.
EDIT: No reputable website would list a Boxador under "breeds of dog." You have to remember to consider your source while conducting research.
Call it what you like, and research Boxers and Labs seperately as much as you like... there's no way to predict the personality or future appearence of your dog.
Enjoy your pet... there's no reason why you shouldn't, but you have to understand where we're all coming from here. That particular mix of dog has not been around long enough, nor studied long enough, to produce accurate scientific data regarding its likely characteristics.
2007-01-04 13:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by xxandra 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It IS a "mutt"... a cross between a lab and a boxer. But just because it's a "mutt", doesn't mean it won't be a good dog. I say the owner has the MOST affect on what the dog will be like. I really don't like it when people treat "mutts" differently. It's just not right. I mean some people are lets say... Irish and Asian... you don't treat them differently... I mean I hope you don't. Anyways, I say give your boxador a stable, comfortable home, love your dog, and of course TRAIN IT! Have a great time with it...dogs don't live too long... so enjoy your moments with your boxador.
2013-11-06 12:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Boxador is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever.
The information below might help you a bit
http://www.affiliatehood.com/boxerdog.html
2007-01-04 12:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by My2cents 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Boxador? You mean a mutt? Boxer and Labrador accidently crossbred so they decided to make some money by giving the mutts a cute name.
My guess is you paid too much money but will probably have a high energy, loyal, big, strong dog. Most likely the best of both breeds and breed-dominant health issues aren't likely to occur. So you probably have a good, healthy pup on your hands. But a mixed breed, nonetheless.
2007-01-04 12:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
im sorry but I just came across this post and lets just say I hate the term mutts they are living breathing creatures and even though they are not registered with papers does not make their life any less valuable than the next. I have been rescuing abandoned and mistreated animals for awhile now and granted we have a overpopulation of unwanted pups everyday its not the puppys fault because the owner is irresponsible and didn't get them fixed .. I have a boxador puppy he is 7 months old and was rescued out of a culvert where he was trapped for 3 days and he is the most loving and affectionate puppy I have come across in rescuing... would I recommend paying for any animal NO simply because papers don't make the animal any different other than for people to make money off of them by breeding them for profit their are so many animals that need homes in shelters that their really is no need for breeders I have seen people purchase animals with papers because they wanted a specific breed then call me up to owner surrender the animal because they were not happy with the animal and wanted a different type so papers do not guarantee the animal will be any better off in its life than what yall continue to call a "mutt" which is a word I despise....
2016-03-17 23:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't any such "breed" as a Boxador.They are simply a mix between a Boxer and a Labrador Retreiver. They aren't a recognized breed.
Some will take more from the boxer breed others from the Lab side and still others a mixed combo.There is really no way anyone can tell you a lot about them.
2007-01-04 13:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think they're okay---but not as rare as a Labrashephermanpinscher. (My old dog who really was a wonderful, awesome dog)
A "boxador" is a mix that 10 years ago would have been called a "mutt" before people starting slapping labels on crosses.
But the name doesn't matter---just love your dog for himself.
2007-01-04 13:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by bookmom 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'll just correct you where you said you've done tons of research: you can't do research on a breed that doesn't even exist. What you've got is a MUTT.
You will get an adorable dog, medium-large, usually the Labrador body with the Boxer face/feet etc., short haired, lots of shedding, maybe a strong doggy odor.
Your dog could also have very bad health problems later down the track. As Boxers are very prone to hereditary diseases like hip dysplasia, heart problems etc. and Labradors are prone to hereditary diseases like hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and PRA - unless you know that the sire and dam of this pup has been screened for all hereditary diseases; your pup is more prone to hereditary diseases.
2007-01-04 14:05:52 · answer #9 · answered by Elena 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I know that they are not a breed. They are a designer dog that is usually bred by unethical and immoral breeders who violate the AKC codes of ethics along with the Boxer and Labrador clubs' codes of ethics. No responsible breeder sells a dog as a gift and few good breeder would breed such a dog.
I'm not saying that your dog isn't wonderful and a great pet. I just feel bad that people continue to dump money into disreputable backyard breeders.
2007-01-04 12:46:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋