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About to buy a puppy - need help with a name
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:28 am
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:28 am
Got all the feedback that I wanted - thanks for the help fellas.. I bumped this thread because I’m picking him up in three days and have no clue what to name him 
Here’s his pic for reference:
All names will be considered but I’d like to go with something with a New Orleans or creole kick to it
Been looking for a boxer recently... had a lady reach out to me on Facebook and send me this message. Was wondering if any of y’all would be concerned about purchasing this pup
Assuming this lady is not a scammer (I’ve talked to her on the phone and saw her Facebook, seemed legit) - would y’all be concerned about the registration issue and the lack of ball droppage? I’m not concerned about breeding, just don’t want issues down the road
TIA for the help
Here’s his pic for reference:
All names will be considered but I’d like to go with something with a New Orleans or creole kick to it
Been looking for a boxer recently... had a lady reach out to me on Facebook and send me this message. Was wondering if any of y’all would be concerned about purchasing this pup
quote:
He will be ready 10/15, both parents are AKC but he will not have registration because he was the only pup in the litter and the man that owned the stud would not give me info without me giving him more than I was willing to, he went for 6 week check up and shots yesterday and was healthy, his testes are late dropping and vet said they would hopefully drop by 9weeks but if not he would not be fertile
Assuming this lady is not a scammer (I’ve talked to her on the phone and saw her Facebook, seemed legit) - would y’all be concerned about the registration issue and the lack of ball droppage? I’m not concerned about breeding, just don’t want issues down the road
TIA for the help
This post was edited on 10/5/20 at 1:57 pm
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Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:40 am to Mr. Hangover
If I had to guess one or both of the parents have a limited registration with AKC meaning any pups produced by either are not eligible for AKC registration. The intent is to allow breeders to protect their breeding lines but I've also seen it used by breeders as an upcharge. If you can get the registered names of the sire and dame you may be able to find out.
If you are set on getting this pup I would consider a contract with the breeder, including a vet checkout of your own. Many good breeders do this no matter what. I did with my shepherds. I also included first rights to reclaim any pup should owners not be able to care for them or if a pup were found to be abused.
If you are set on getting this pup I would consider a contract with the breeder, including a vet checkout of your own. Many good breeders do this no matter what. I did with my shepherds. I also included first rights to reclaim any pup should owners not be able to care for them or if a pup were found to be abused.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:44 am to Mr. Hangover
Don't they have a procedure for certifying a dog woth no pedigree as long as it meets breed standards? The pup would be the founding father of a new line.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:54 am to Mr. Hangover
We just got a dog last week. We tried rescue and breeder. The whole process was so dumb. Breeders think they are on a gold mine because of the uptick in dog ownership lately. Adoption people were always crazy and are 10x worse now. Had to fill out a five page app at one place, minimum week wait but haven't actually heard back after 3. The dog I want is long gone, I'm not going to adopt something I don't want and have it around for ten plus years. Also they tried some real zingers on the application such as "how much do you think it costs to own a dog each year?"
We gee yall have me stumped. Even if I haven't had dogs my whole life do ya think the internets might tell me???
We gee yall have me stumped. Even if I haven't had dogs my whole life do ya think the internets might tell me???
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:55 am to Bamadiver
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If you are set on getting this pup I would consider a contract with the breeder, including a vet checkout of your own. Many good breeders do this no matter what.
Interesting. Never thought about this.
quote:
If I had to guess one or both of the parents have a limited registration with AKC meaning any pups produced by either are not eligible for AKC registration. The intent is to allow breeders to protect their breeding lines but I've also seen it used by breeders as an upcharge
Not sure if this is relevant or not but she’s only asking $500 for the dog - I’ve seen some as high as $1500
Like I said, I’m not really interested in breeding him or studding him out. Just mainly want a purebred, brindle boxer for the family
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Don't they have a procedure for certifying a dog woth no pedigree as long as it meets breed standards? The pup would be the founding father of a new line.
Honestly, I’m not sure
This post was edited on 10/2/20 at 7:56 am
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:57 am to Mr. Hangover
Just got off the phone with the vet here. She didn’t seem to concerned about the medical issues - she only said that if the balls don’t drop, they highly recommend neutering to prevent more issues down the road
Have any of y’all had issues like this with a puppy before? Is it common?
Have any of y’all had issues like this with a puppy before? Is it common?
Posted on 10/2/20 at 8:07 am to Mr. Hangover
quote:If the vet says all is cool then it comes down to this. What does purebred mean to you? Is it having papers or just knowing?
Just mainly want a purebred, brindle boxer for the family
Undecended testes (cryptorchidism), is relatively common and they should be removed if they don't descend. I'd be somewhat concerned about growth and development though, but opinions vary greatly on the topic even between vets. As I mentioned, my experience is with GSDs and I would never desex one until at least two years of age.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 8:09 am to Mr. Hangover
if you don't intend to breed the dog, sounds like you don't have any issues. Just get him snipped and enjoy your new pal.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 8:13 am to Bamadiver
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I'd be somewhat concerned about growth and development though, but opinions vary greatly on the topic even between vets. As I mentioned, my experience is with GSDs and I would never desex one until at least two years of age
GSD? German Shepherd?
I guess I’m mainly concerned about medical issues (which I feel better about now) and possibly being a mixed breed. But based on the pictures I have, this dog is 100% boxer. Just didn’t want to find out a year or two down the road that this is some sort of pit-mix
Sorry if my questions are stupid. Just want to do all my homework before I take on a 10+ year commitment
Thanks for your help, it’s greatly appreciated
Posted on 10/2/20 at 8:22 am to Mr. Hangover
quote:Yep.
GSD? German Shepherd?
quote:Questions are good. Shows you are responsible and care. One of the things I always pay attention to with breeders and prospective owners.
Sorry if my questions are stupid. Just want to do all my homework before I take on a 10+ year commitment
quote:Never go by pics. You'd be surprised, but if you're happy go for it. Could always do a DNA test.
But based on the pictures I have, this dog is 100% boxer.
Good luck and enjoy your new buddy.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 8:45 am to Bamadiver
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As I mentioned, my experience is with GSDs and I would never desex one until at least two years of age.
I remember reading about waiting, that fixing them too early increased their risk of cancer, it worried me because I spayed my Boxer the day she turned 6 months old.
It’s a beautiful pup, good luck to you, a Boxer puppy made me say I will never get another puppy.
She wasn’t bad she just didn’t sleep, ever, & she was wild.
She will soon be 9 & is the most loyal dog.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:06 am to LSUJML
It’s night and day with boxers. My dog that recently passed away was a saint. He was such a great dog that I had three friends go out and get boxers, and two of them were nightmares as puppies
Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:08 am to Bamadiver
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As I mentioned, my experience is with GSDs and I would never desex one until at least two years of age.
Thank you. Spot on.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:12 am to Mr. Hangover
...is it the lady in slidell?
Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:49 am to X123F45
No, MS
I just called the vet office that she brought the pup to. My local veterinarian has a few questions for them.. Waiting for the vet to call me back
I just called the vet office that she brought the pup to. My local veterinarian has a few questions for them.. Waiting for the vet to call me back
Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:50 am to Mr. Hangover
The only issue if the don't drop is the price in surgery to neuter.
My local vet is 80 bucks vs 300.
My local vet is 80 bucks vs 300.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:57 am to X123F45
My vet wanted to know if they had felt the testes at all... from what I understand, if they are close to the scrotum, it’s a simple, basic surgery. If they are closer to the diaphragm, it becomes an exploratory surgery and gets more complicated
So yea, exactly what you’re saying
So yea, exactly what you’re saying
This post was edited on 10/2/20 at 9:58 am
Posted on 10/2/20 at 10:03 am to Mr. Hangover
It’s not a hunting dog so who cares.....
Posted on 10/2/20 at 10:28 am to Mr. Hangover
"Sorry if my questions are stupid. Just want to do all my homework before I take on a 10+ year commitment"
You're doing your due diligence which is what all should do when purchasing animals, cars, boats, planes.
Good For You
You're doing your due diligence which is what all should do when purchasing animals, cars, boats, planes.
Good For You
Posted on 10/2/20 at 11:11 am to Mr. Hangover
Would be nice to touch base with some other owners first.
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