When selecting a boxer, which is a breed traditionally with docked ears and tail, consider the animal’s personality, high energy level and generally good temperament. Find a boxer to become a new pet with helpful information from an experienced dog trainer in this free video on dog breeds.
Expert: Heidi Dixner
Contact: www.redrovercomeover.com
Bio: Heidi Dixner has been training dogs professionally since 2001 and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since 2003.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Duration : 0:1:33
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Tail docking should …
Tail docking should be only justified if backed up by medical reasons. Having a puppy undergo a tail docking procedure for just cosmetic reasons is unacceptable.
@davehayes2204
I …
@davehayes2204
I am a student veterinarian and I would advise against docking tails. However I am willing to be proved wrong, please tell me where I can find information about snapped tails (for the boxer breed).
At the clinic we have had quite a few boxer visits, most are undocked (I live in Europe) and none of them have come for tail problems until now … though I’m not an expert – yet
@BangsaBest
how …
@BangsaBest
how old was Tyson when he died?
Tyson was my first …
Tyson was my first boxer, He has passed on.
And now I have my wonderful Tumi
@BangsaBest
what …
@BangsaBest
what are your 2 boxers names?
Clipped ears is …
Clipped ears is disgusting and cruel. Docked tails are quite the opposite. Docking a tail before the puppys eyes have even opened is absolutely painless, having 1/3 or 1/2 of it amputated later on IS painful. Boxers snap tails regularly and have to undergo surgery as a result. To the people suggesting they have never heard of this problem, unfortunately there is a good chance you will hear of it the hard way.
Also boxers are …
Also boxers are known for having frequent ear infections because of this cropping and I dont see how that benefits the dog!
Hurray for Boxers
I live in Iceland …
I live in Iceland and have had 2 boxers, both had their original, beautiful, big ears and wagging tail. I think docking and cropping is a disgusting “tradition” which was only done to make them look fearcer as guarddogs! And as the tail is not expected to be there the breeders dont have to think about the quality of it and therefor I think it breaks (never heard of that happening here).
I have had Boxers …
I have had Boxers for 13 years and never heard this is a problem about their tails. Yes they are energetic dogs and let them show it. If this is become a problem(accident) then take action! I think this is a problem where it is a tradition to crop the tail and they dont consetrate on breeding Boxers with strong and beautiful tails, like our boxers in Scandinavia! This is a sick “tradition” made by people who set the look on first place, not what it is IN the dog!
I disagree with …
I disagree with cropping the ears of Boxers, and have never done that to my three. However I do agree with docking their tails. Boxers are extremely energetic dogs as this video points out, and there are a lot of stories out there of Boxers breaking their tails, as they’re naturally quite stiff. I’ve talked to other Boxer owners online who have said their dog broke it’s tail just by wagging it too much and hitting the wall/other things. Google ‘docking boxer tail’ and click the first site.
YESS! No cropping …
YESS! No cropping and cutting! It`s crazy what so called pet lovers can do with the animals! I live in Norway and have my 2nd boxer. They are so beautiful with tail and ears. I think they are more happy then!