Posted: 10/9/2004 4:35:18 PM EDT
| I am stuck between getting 2 puppies. One is a 8 week old brindle boxer(male) and the other is a 4 month old Chocolate Lab(female) I need input on how these dogs are as far as training and house breaking. You guys have the answers for everything so I figured I would give this on a shot. |
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I miss my Boxer. Boxers don't live real long, 8-9 years is about average, but they are some of the best companions you could ask for. My Boxer was easy to crate train. They are very smart, robust yet gentle with children, but often not the most obedient dogs. Fetch is not in their vocabulary, but mine LOVED to play 'come and take it'.  I miss my Boxer. 
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. I like 'em both
. I would probably lean towards the lab, especially a chocolate one. I just like bigger dogs.
I hear that, you miss outside time during the day, you will suffer all evening. I take mine on a 1-2 mile bike ride with her running along side the bike each night. If I miss it it, thn all evening she is a pill. Tired dog at night = alive dog in morning. |
Shouldn't the hat say Molon Lab? Sorry. |
| I've trianed both breeds for obediance, a couple were over 1 yr and one boxer pup that was about 8months. Now I must say that I am not Lab crazy but, they are very eager to please and have alot of energy when young, I mean LOTS. They seem to really level out with proper training after one year, if you get a quality dog. I assume we are speaking quality with either though. Boxers I like but they can be dominant(or try). Any breed can be fully trained with time and consistency. If you don't have the time, maybe look into a good trainer. The consistancy will have to be there even if you hire a good trainer. If you are looking for a dog that will bring you a downed bird or chase a ball till it drops dead the Lab is a good choice. If you want something with a so so ball drive but may actually growl or snap at an inturder, maybe the boxer would be a better choice. If you want a dog that does it all, of course get a GSD, the platoon leader of all breedsHO Finally, what ever breed you decide on remember that a qualitiy breeder is the first and most important choice you will make. And hey, if you have any training ?'s or issues I have 15 years experiance with most breeds. Happy puppy shopping |
| I had 2 boxers and curently have a lab. Both are wonderful dogs. Boxers are smart and gentle around kids. Labs are smart, very playful but can be somewhat rambunctious. Both breeds are puppies for at least 2 years, require alot of attension and can GET INTO SOME DEVILMENT. |
| Boxers are awesome dogs, highly motivated, very family friendly. The 8 week age is ripe for training and making them one of the family from the start. A lab is also a blessing. At four months, as long as she's had a good home, she will be a breeze to train. If you hunt, or even if you don't consider getting Richard Wolters "Water Dog" and Spencer's "Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows" If you can only get one, get the Spencer book. I trained my yellow lab male at 3 Years of age to pick up doubles, and I've never trained a dog before. Good luck, post some pics when you make a choice. |
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