Boxers for Dummies

by Richard G. Beauchamp

Book Overview

Strong, smart, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is great with kids and makes a wonderful family pet. A typical boxer has boundless energy and curiosity and is a natural clown. Although it's rare to find one with a mean streak, the breed can be inquisitive to a fault, and the Boxer's extroverted, comic personality can drive your neighbors' cats and dogs up a tree-literally and figuratively. Luckily, those characteristics are balanced by the Boxer's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764552856
• ISBN13: 9780764552854
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Info

The book about Boxers has lots of information about the breed. Those of us who are unfamiliar with the breed, gathered lots of things that will help us in the care and nuturing of this wonderful animal! Who knew that big old grizzly looking Boxer was a sweetheart, full of affection and devotion! Great reference book to have on handle, especially if you're rearing a pup.

Very helpful book

We've just become the owners of a boxer pup, and used this book before and after he joined our family. The book is very easy to understand and contains a wealth of useful material. It also has a lot of general sections that would be relevant to any new pet owner. This isn't a book you would use for hard-core research, but I recommend it for the average new pet owner as an easy to read reference. It was well worth the price.

Enjoyable

I really enjoyed reading this book on Boxers. I am researching dog breeds before I commit to a new family member. There was a careful balance of enthusiasm for the Boxer and warnings of their specialized needs AND the responsibilites of Boxer ownership. I especially enjoyed the observations he made between male and female boxers, puppy training, and problematic behaviors. Even if I don't decide to own a Boxer in the future, this was an entertaining educational read that I would recommend to all.

Great book for all

There is a lot of information here. From the breed history, to training, to behavior tips, to choosing a Boxer, this is the book. There are few books that contain this much Boxer information. You can't go wrong with this title. The author has written this well, as it is an easy, enjoyable read.

Boxers for Dummies

This is an excellent book for new Boxer owners as well as the seasoned owner. There is so much information on acquiring and owning a Boxer for the first time. Being a Boxer owner I can say that the author has cover all there is to know about bring a Boxer into your home and raising it as a companion and a friend. Boxer are definately not for everyone and if you are thinking a getting one of these wonderful babies then this is a must read book.