How to pick a show quality boxer puppy?

Question

I want to start showing boxers...I have found the ***** and dog that r having show quality puppies but in all the books I have read it really doesn't tell u how to pick out a show dog!! I was wondering if someone could tell me what I should be looking for in a PUPPY to help me pick the best show dog!!!

Answer 1

Well,
first: i suggest you buy from champion parents.
Then, if they are good breeders - you tell them you want a show pup & they can tell in 8 weeks in who is show quality and who is not.
They will choose a puppy for you ahead of time.

Answer 2

Sounds like this is just a recent idea of yours. Show breeders can only determine which puppy is NOT show quality. As the dog reaches 4 to 6 months of age then they are much better able to pick out a show quality dog. Most showing breeders are happy just to get a dog to earn enough points to become a champion. Showing is expensive! You have to travel far to different shows, stay the weekend and travel back. Many dog owners will pay someone to do the actual showing in the ring.

My best advice is to go to dog shows, talk to breeders and show people, and join a boxer breed club in your area.

Answer 3

So far, the best advice worth following is from K. Follow it and be prepared to take time waiting for the right dog. Be smart and do a lot of reading and going to shows to just watch and ask questions of the boxer breeders you see.

If you attend bigger shows in your area, there will be vendors that sell hard to find books for show people about breeding, showing, and also about specific breeds. The breed books are the not generic books like you see in the local pet store that says what a great breed it is and lots of pictures. These are breed books written by breeders with 30 or more years of experience who will illustrate correct heads, toplines, tuck up to help you better visualize what makes a good dog from just a pet. Be prepared to part with some serious money to buy a couple books. It will be money well-spent and give you countless hours of sensible information about boxers.

I also recommend Ann Seranne's book The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog. It is a good education about the mechanics of heredity, how to study pedigrees and the various systems of breeding, in addition to selecting a mate, and eventually whelping and caring for newborn puppies.

When I first started my interest in showing, I spent a year reading and attending shows. I still have a stack of books related to my dog show interests on the table by the television that I peruse on a regular basis.

I also agree that you should not get a puppy --but rather something that is 8 months to 1 year. Buying a puppy is a waste of time and should be left to people who have been in the breed for at least 20 years. Puppies change so much that what is cute may not be correct, and what is correct today may not be correct in 3 months. You do not want the disappointment that a male's testicles don't drop properly by 6 months or adult teeth do not properly align.

Answer 4

I also have a boxer but mine is a bxxxx and I would love to breed her but at the moment she is too young. She is only 7 months. She is a brilliant little girl. Only thing that I know is that a lot of breeders won't hire me a stud as she is white and red. The vet has told me as long as her heart scores etc are OK he can see no reason to breed her but I am not sure. If you type in on your google page boxer dogs loads of different sites come up! I have learnt you will be-able to charge about £250 per stud and then the poor fella has to keep trying until he has done the job! Good luck and let me know how you get on.

Answer 5

Unfortunately, in order for you yourself to be able to pick out a show quality puppy, you need to be totally familiar with the breed. As a novice to boxers, you really can't.

But, assuming you're going to a reputable breeder, you need to tell them your intentions. No breeder in the world wants a mediocre (or less) quality dog that's their breeding in the show ring. They'll sell you a show quality dog. A good breeder will also be available to you to answer questions, help with grooming, in short, to mentor you so you can get yourself and your puppy into the show ring.

Answer 6

No, no, no, no, no. That's not how it works.
You should not have to know how to pick a show quality pup if you are just starting out! That is what experienced breeders do!!
The very best thing to do is to find local shows in your area, by going to www.infodog.com. Watch the Boxer ring, and then speak to the exhibitors whose dogs you admire. Then, tell them you are interested in getting a puppy to show your self.
In that way, you will find a breeder who will be more than willing to mentor you with your new puppy and educate you in the breed.
It's a wonderful experience and I wish you luck.

Answer 7

If you're going to a responsible breeder they should help you pick a good puppy. Do the dam & sire have champion lines are they champions? You need to find that out and to make sure both parent have been tested for good hips and eyes, and have the papers to prove it. Any good breeder that shows wants to find show homes for their show prospects. If they are willing to help you out you know that you have a good chance getting that show puppy, if not find another breeder. One other thing it's hard to tell when they are weeks old, if you really want a better chance get an older puppy, you can tell a lot more when they are a little older. Good luck finding your new puppy:^)

Answer 8

Most show breeders are going to be reluctant to sell the top puppies to a novice. But some will help you pick a good one, esp. if you are also willing to either co-own or can afford a handler. Or at least live near them so they can mentor you.

I love showing dogs, but certainly learned a lot with each dog I got. My first 3 dogs never got their championships...they all got points and they all got other titles and I learned a great deal with each one. My 4th dog was my first owner handled champion. I was so proud of him and of myself.

Research after care for cropped ears as most show Boxers are still showing with cropped ears.

I worked at a Boxer kennel yrs. ago. Lovely dogs, great temperaments.

Good luck. While your puppy is growing up, go to shows and go to matches and be a sponge and learn everything.

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