Does your family have just the right amount of love to offer an energetic, bouncing Boxer? Before buying from a registered breeder, consider how much you might have to spend to adopt the pooch, keep it fit and safe, and provide the quality of life it deserves.
Boxer prices in Australia vary depending on whether you are buying from a registered breeder or adopting, how old they are and their coat colour. Prospective Boxer dog owners can buy a puppy for approximately $1,500 – $6,000, depending on the price factors.
Adopting Boxer puppies from a registered breeder means you should be able to see and meet the pups’ parents and ask about their bloodline. Every dog is different, but if the parent dogs have a good temperament, chances are the puppies will too.
If you are buying Boxer puppies from a breeder registered with the Australian National Kennel Council, expect to spend between $3,000 and $6,000.
Buying from a registered breeder will cost more since you are paying for the knowledge and peace of mind that the puppy comes from healthy stock.
Since Boxers are among Australia’s most popular dogs, many owners find themselves with an unintentional litter, all needing new homes. In this case, expect to pay closer to $1,500 – $2,000.
Boxers are popular, but sometimes they prove a little too energetic and, unfortunately, end up in animal shelters. Contact local dogs’ homes in search of a Boxer looking for its forever home.
Another key factor is the colour of the puppies. Boxer puppies can show many colour combinations, with three main colours:
Supposed ‘black’ Boxers appear rarely, though their fur is actually dark, reverse brindle and not black at all. Even so, the scarcity of ‘black’ or honey-coloured Boxer puppies can influence the price.
Within these colours, Boxer puppies may show markings in:
The pup’s age may determine if you are paying more for it to be vaccinated and vet checked before getting to its forever home.
Contact a local veterinarian to ask for a selection of trusted breeders in your area, or find a breeder online using an Australian National Kennel Council-certified website.
The best breeder will have organised health tests for their puppies and should be able (and willing) to introduce parent dogs. A trustable breeder ought to have bloodline documentation available as well.
Okay, it sounds bad, but ask about the return policy. If there is none, it might suggest the breeder has something to hide.
Aside from buying your Boxer puppies, there are many costs that come along with your new pet. Here are the main costs you can anticipate paying as a Boxer owner.
Boxer puppies require the right food to ensure they grow up fit and healthy. Sure, it can be an added expense but make sure to pick out a puppy-specific food; Boxer puppies are prone to permanent hip disease if their diet is too rich in calcium.
Your Boxer will be able to eat adult dog food when it reaches two years of age. Bear in mind your Boxer is a large dog, so it will need to eat a large portion. Choose a healthy food – probably not just the cheapest – so your canine chum gets all the vitamins and nutrients it needs.
Just like any dog, it is important to have a vet check your Boxer regularly to stave off avoidable illnesses. Your Boxer will need to be micro chipped and dewormed, as well as keep up to date with any required vaccinations.
The Boxer breed is prone to hip dysplasia, thyroid deficiency and degenerative myelopathy in older dogs. Treatment and health care requirements, including medication and special food, can prove expensive.
Boxers are a short-haired breed with minimal grooming requirements. Brush your pooch weekly with a rubber brush to remove dead hair.
On average, these dogs ought to have their ears cleaned, and their claws trimmed every 4-6 weeks. This can be done at home, but acclimatise your energetic dog at a young age so it will sit still… and save yourself the added cost of a professional groomer.
A Boxer is a large dog, and it will require a nutritious diet, regular veterinary care, and lots of attention. All of this costs money. However, if socialised from a young age, Boxer puppies can grow into loyal, loving family pets.
Boxer puppies are more expensive than many other dogs, but equally, their large size and energetic personalities often land them in animal shelters in need of a suitable forever home.
Contact local animal shelters to find a rescue Boxer and save those adoption fees to spend on giving your canine chum the healthy, happy life it deserves.
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