Boxers For Dummies [Paperback]

Richard Beauchamp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2000

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 intelligence and strong desire to please. Boxers excel at obedience training, hospital therapy volunteer work, and rescue work, and they make excellent watchdogs as well.

Is this frolicsome clown the right dog for you and your family? Boxers For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this loveable breed. Life-long Boxer owner and long-time Boxer breeder and trainer, Richard Beauchamp gets you up and running with what you need to know to:

• Fin d and communicate with reputable breeders
• Choose the right Boxer for you
• Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
• Educate yourself and your dog
• Handle behavioral problems
• Participate in competitions

In friendly, down-to-earth language, Rick provides insights into the Boxer temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Boxer owner should know–along with fun facts and Boxer trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your Boxer. Discover how to:

• Decide on whether a male or female is right for you
• Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her home
• Understand how to communicate with your Boxer
• Train your Boxer
• Find a good trainer and attend classes
• Deal with emotional conflicts
• Feed and exercise your Boxer
• Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
• Have loyal friend for life

The indispensable guide for you and your Boxer, Boxers For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this irrepressibly curious and fun-loving breed of dog.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Find out about your Boxer's special needs

Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content Strong, loyal, and self-assured, the Boxer is an energetic dog and a wonderful family pet. This fun and friendly book provides insights into the Boxer temperament, expert advice on taking care of and training your dog, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.

Discover how to: Choose the right Boxer for you Manage your new puppy Educate yourself and your dog Maintain good health, proper exercise, and a balanced diet Handle behavioral problems

The Dummies Way^™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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About the Author

Richard Beauchamp has been involved in every facet of purebred dogs for most of his life. He is a long-time Boxer enthusiast.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764552856
• ISBN-13: 978-0764552854
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boxers for Dummies, October 22, 2000

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Rande Williford (Matthews, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boxers For Dummies (Paperback)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all, June 18, 2001

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"mtribit" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boxers For Dummies (Paperback)

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.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars generic but ok, June 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Boxers For Dummies (Paperback)

Like most for dummies books, this is essentially a cut and paste of all of their other dog books with the word boxer inserted in place of dog. In a few cases it has stories of the writers experiences with boxers but this book is really nothing special. Try culture clash to get a better understanding of your companion.