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Why might you get a Boxador or lab/boxer at 4 months of age? Are you aware that litter mates who remain together after 12 weeks, often become very dog-oriented, vs people oriented? That means they won't be very affectionate to people, as they have bonded to other dogs. (Sounds like a litter of unsold dogs, if you are considering a 4 mo old.)
The Boxador isn't a breed (it's a mix) they don't have standards for size, weight or coat type. Mixes often don't get an even mix of genes, although technically each parent contributes 50% of the genes. That's because some genes are dominant, some are recessive.
I don't recommend crosses or mixed breeds. You don't know what you're going to get, if it isn't an adult. Mixes are not from well-bred stock. Nobody would deliberately a top quality purebred to something else, vs another purebred of its own breed...unless they either had an accidental breeding and were trying to push a mix for monetary reasons (making lemonade out of a lemon).
Are you aware both breeds have a lot of health problems? Boxers have one of the highest rates of mast cell cancer and are prone to cardiomyopathy (heart problems). Are you aware that Labs have a very high rate of hip dysplasia? They both have a high rate of PRA, which causes blindness. Boxers are also prone to hip problems & hypothyroidism. If you are not getting a reputably bred Boxer or a good quality Lab, this might end up being a VERY EXPENSIVE "cheap" dog.
Labs are almost as active as Weims & boxers are no exercise slouch although with their smushed in face, they are prone to snoring.
What happens to the dog when you turn 18 and go off to college or have to get a job? Are your parents in favor of the FAMILY getting a dog? Because if you aren't home, the dog will by default, become THEIR responsibility, esp if you have no income with which to feed & vet the dog.
I suggest you NOT get a dog until you are settled in your own home with a job and/or a roommate or GF, with which to share the responsiblity of the dog. So far, every idea for a dog breed/mix has been anything but appropriate. You keep picking very active dogs who need loads of exercise. In the case of the Weim, they are NOT a good choice for novice owners.
If you make a mistake (on the breed) the DOG will PAY for it, possibly with its life, esp if the dog tears up your home due to lack of exercise & crate training and lack of obedience. If your family is not ON BOARD with getting a dog, once it tears up something, chews up something (remote controls are NOT out of the question) or digs up certain plants, it may be HISTORY. |
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