The Everything Boxer Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, And Caring for Your Boxer

by Karla Spitzer

With their lovable personalities and easy-going attitudes, it comes as no surprise that boxers are such desired pets! Sweet, caring dogs that love their families, boxers make great and loyal friends.
If you already own a boxer, or are looking into getting one, The Everything Boxer Book is your one-stop handbook for everything you need to know about owning and caring for a boxer. Written by boxer trainer, breeder, and owner Karla Spitzer, this easy-to-read book contains vital information about raising a boxer,

Genres: Dogs

Paperback

First published March 27, 2006

Reviews

[Deirdre Skaggs · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would guess that it's very hard to tell someone all they need to know about a particular breed of dog in one book. But still, The Everything Boxer Book is so general, it really doesn't help much. For most dog owners, I would think that common sense would tell you to get to the vet if your dog has an open sore you've just noticed or becomes lethargic or has other noticeable problems. You don't need to read a book to know that going to the vet is the right thing to do here. That's about all the advice this book can give.

Even in regard to training, this book falls a bit short. It stresses that your dog know the basic commands and provides short paragraphs purporting to explain how to teach these things...but the training section, overall, is not very helpful. Another victim of trying to hit a bit of every conceivable topic and not providing enough information about any one thing.

Oh well, I'll still keep it around, if for no other reason than to have a reference listing and quick description of the ailments boxers are most prone to.

[Lexy Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was quite helpful for someone that is considering getting a boxer. She covers many topics at a surface level from the history of boxers, to proofing your house for a boxer, to the different types of dog shows that are available. I would recommend this book for anyone on the fence about buying a boxer. For someone that has experience owning dogs, boxers in particular, most of the info is self explanatory but still good to refresh yourself.