It is the breeder's responsibility to place her boxer puppies in good homes.
Selling boxer puppies is a big responsibility. Breeders need to make sure they are placing their puppies in the hands of owners who will take care of them properly. Boxers are popular, albeit, rambunctious dogs that can be abused and neglected, if given to the wrong owner. Therefore, boxer breeders interested in selling their dogs, must do so carefully.
Instructions
1. Place advertisements in areas in which responsible dog owners typically frequent, such as veterinary offices or dog training facilities. Owners that take their dogs to the vet and obedience classes will likely take good care of their boxers. Contact your local boxer club and ask the club's secretary if he knows of anyone interested in purchasing boxer puppies. In addition, advertising at local dog shows, in which boxers compete, can put you in touch with potential boxer buyers.
2. Conduct extensive interviews with potential owners. Ask if they are aware of the dog breed's health issues, including cancer and orthopedic problems. Ask about the extent to which they will medically care for the boxer. For example, find out if the potential owners would be willing to have their dog undergo chemotherapy for cancer or surgery to have the dog's heart issues fixed? If a potential owner is aware of the health problems boxers commonly face, that is a good sign he will take good care of the dog, should issues arise.
Explain that, though boxers are a loving breed, they also are rather rowdy, and have a puppy phase lasting well into three years of age. They also require a lot of exercise, and may act up if they do not receive time to play and be free. If the potential owner has not been frightened away, he may be a good candidate to own a boxer.
3. Obtain the health records of the potential owner's previous animals, from the veterinarian. Because of privacy issues, the potential owner may have to request the records from the vet. Make sure his previously owned animals rhave eceived their yearly shots, and are placed on heartworm, flea and tick preventatives. An owner that currently takes good care of his animals, will do so in the future.
4. Inspect the potential owner's home. Boxers are often energetic and need a good amount of room to run. Boxers should not be kept exclusively outside, as they are prone to heart problems and may not be able to tolerate the heat. Their squashed faces make their nasal cavities and sinuses more compact, which makes it hard for them to breath when the weather is muggy and hot. Make sure the potential owner will keep the puppy inside for most of the day, except for periods of exercise and elimination. Look at the overall cleanliness of the house. If the house seems dirty and unkempt, avoid giving them a puppy. Note the condition of their current pets and their pets dispositions. Dogs that are aggressive or misbehave often a reflect their owner's shortcomings. If the animals seem sickly or undernourished, they are likely not cared for properly.
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