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The Impossible Choice When searching for A Pet
It was time for the kid to have a pet and we all wanted him to have the family favourite which is the Boxer Dog .
We are all mad on Boxers. One exception is my Daughter, who is 'Boss' in this matter, and doesn't want a big dog. The search is on for a little cuddly mite. Help ! Where do I start ? Poodle,Fox terrier, Wow ! there's millions of them.
The Search
Where have all these dogs come from? Well, thought I. Surely the best place to start is in the park as everyday, when out with my Boxer, we meet hundreds of little 'sweety,sweety' breeds, so in my usual optimistic fashion, I went 'sweety' dog hunting' .
Failure
One hour later and frustrated by failure I put my mission aside until the next day as all I had accomplished was lots of conversation with owners of Great Danes,Bull Mastiffs and every big breed imaginable .
It's easy to pick up a newspaper and read about a breed but, I reasoned ,that getting information straight from the owners was a better idea. Early next day I walked to the park fully confident that by lunchtime I would have the name of the breed which would very soon be installed in our family or rather our daughters. I saw a group of women walking by, about five of them, and they had about Six different breeds between them.
Can we talk dogs ?
"Excuse me" I called, "can we talk dogs ?" well Two hours went very quickly ,as each woman vied for attention to tell me all the good points about her breed, and I was more confused then ever. I felt like a judge at a dog show." maybe tomorrow" I thought as I made my way home feeling not quite so optimistic........
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Never owned a boxer, I thought they were high maintenance
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Hello dkrainwater, mine is ! Very much so! But all are different and never did I dream that I would own and indeed(just about)manage to control such a high energy dog .Thanks for reading.....
Hi Jandee - A friend of mine had a lovely Boxer who was old and sweet, so gentle, so loving. Yours looks gorgeous and somewhat like a small horse! Loads of fun. And I like Cesar Milan too. He has the magic touch with dogs.
Found you on a Ralwus poem.
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Ah! Ralwus.. He has a magic pen ......
Had this breed since early teens including many litters which were never planned but very welcome anyway,always made new owners sign a good ownershop form of release back to me,bit cheeky but for the pups sake ! Cesar does have the magic! wow two magics on one comment !
Thanks for nice words and I look forward to reading yours and what a great time you must have with all your pack,bye for now ,jandee
Great write! Thank you dear jandee!
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Micky hello,
thanks for nice compliment,bestfrom jandee
...and sometimes a pet just chooses you!
We have just been chosen by a cat who has just moved in and taken over, the way cats often do!
Caitlin, our daughter, is delighted. She has long wanted a pet but we demurred, not wanting to have the added responsibility and attendant restrictions on mobility. But as so often happens we were overruled! We have been appointed staff to a very colourful character of a cat, so far only known as "Kitkat"! I guess he had a break!
Enjoyed your Hub - thanks!
Love and peace
Tony
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Being a dog person I wish you well and maybe a little 'mut'(puppy) will keep Kitkat company ! wish all a happy time,best from m.
nothing like a dog to keep young uns happy is there?
Enjoyed the read! My best friend has a boxer, and as you know, I have 2 Great Danes. Voted up!
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Hello Habee, many thanks !
Choosing the perfect pet can be a difficult decision, I remember there was a great tool on the AOL site many years ago that helped to filter the best dog breed according to their needs, size personality and other factors that one might not have considered or known, sadly long after when I tried to find this page, the info could not be found.
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Hello Jem,
thanks for reading!
Yes that tool would have been very handy,can't have enough information can we... Hope you made the right choice !best from jandee
Someday I will get another dog and I think a Boxer would be nice to have around. Living in a cold climate though it would be best to get a dog with longer fur so it could stand the cold weather and enjoy being outdoors year around to play and go for walks. There are many things to consider bringing a new member of the family into a home.
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Hello colorfulone , how nice to think of a dog. However I would like to say how right you are to consider the climate. The Boxer Dog is a tough dog but is also a softie, and needs company and a cosy fire in the chilly nights. where it can cuddle on your feet,thanks for reading and comment,
regards jandee..
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