A round-up of the most frequently asked questions on boxers and grooming.
German Shepherds have incredibly sensitive noses. They have over 225 million cell receptors in their noses, making them ideal for police work, such as bomb and drug sniffing, finding missing children and tracking criminals.
I am taking my eight month old boxer to the groomer for the first time. Because, Oscar is my first boxer, I'm unsure about the grooming process. Should I bath my boxer prior to the appointment?
Unless you plan to give your boxer's coat a comprehensive comb through, the answer is no. When boxers are not completely brushed out after a bath, the undercoat can become quite matted. The end-result requires the groomer to completely clip your boxer's hair.
Dandie Dinmont is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott's "Guy Mannering", published in 1814. The main character had mustard and pepper terriers. Although Dandie Dinmont dogs were in existence for many years previously, it is this character that gave the breed their name.
Should I pay the groomer more because my boxer misbehaves?
On the contrary, boxers are more prone to behave better in the presence of a groomer. Since, groomers apply a docile yet firm hand, most boxers will be conditioned to appreciate a regular visit to the groomer.
The tibetan terrier is not a true terrier and is probably more closely related to the lhasa apso. However, the tibetan terrier is indeed from Tibet, where monks once treasured this intelligent breed of dogs as guardians of their temples.
My boxer has behavioral issues, is there anything I can do to prevent an unpleasant situation from transpiring?
Although, canines with temperment problems rare, the groomer may request that the boxer's owner obtain a mild tranquilizer from his or her veterinarian before the grooming appointment. The medication will enable the groomer to do a thorough job while preventing the boxer from injuring itself.
The name Pug is believed to have derived from this dog's resemblance to the pug monkey. That also fits the breed in other ways. Pugs tend to be curious and mischievous. They always seem to have a look of mischief and fun on their face, just like a monkey.
My boxer's groomer administers tranquilizer to keep pets calm. Is it okay for my boxer to take the medicine?
Absolutely not, American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)of groomers never administer tranquilizers. Since each boxer is different, only a veterinarian should prescribe medicine. If your boxer was prescribed the medicine in the past and your groomer just happens to have extra pills, make sure the drug is the same dose that your veterinarian originally prescribed.
Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches.
My boxer is only 7 months old. Should I wait another 10 months before getting him groomed?
Conversely, puppies generally acclimate to more rapidly that older boxers. When younger boxers experience grooming on a regular basis they are more apt to enjoy the experience opposed to the adult boxer that has little exposure to the grooming process.
About eight thousand years ago, ancient Egyptians began to raise a breed called Saluki, as hunting dogs. Saluki is an arabic word. In english it translates as "noble one". These dogs are probably the oldest known breed.
The tibetan terrier is not a true terrier and is probably more closely related to the lhasa apso. However, the tibetan terrier is indeed from Tibet, where monks once treasured this intelligent breed of dogs as guardians of their temples.
The first breeding Weimaraners were imported to the US in 1938 by Howard Knight, a dog fancier from Rhode Island. In 1942, The Weimaraner Club of America was formed and the breed standard was created.
