Max's Whole Story...

**Vela** · 07-26-2006, 10:35 PM

Boxers are not all that small, as you well know from seeing Zoomer's and a GSD is just not that much bigger than a boxer. In fact most Boxers need as much room as GSD, if not more. They are one of the most active dogs there are. And supposedly his shedding was part of the problem. Boxers do shed, a lot. I honestly do not think your family has the commitment a Boxer takes, if you are not willing to have the committment to Max. You have no idea if your dad will be allergic to the dog, so if he is does the Boxer go the way of Max? They aren't like trading cards. You may not want my opinion but I'm giving it to you anyway, Boxers need a LOT more than you may expect and I'm not just talking to hear myself, I have two of them. I do not think you guys are prepared to own a boxer and you ought to just be happy you can have Rupert and that your dad is not allergic, especially since your house is so small. My house is NOT small, and I still trip over my boxers in the hallway daily.

**zoomer** · 07-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Hmmm.... I'm trying to think Sarah. I can't really think of any dog that doesn't shed a lot besides a Chinese Crested.... LOL.

**lute** · 07-26-2006, 11:03 PM

i'm not going to get into all this, but i just have a couple things to say. first off it was nice of you to take Max in. i'm sure he thanks you for that. i do think that you should have done your research on the breed. before you even think of adding another dog(i personally think you shouldn't) do your research. A LOT of research! if you are getting rid of Max because he is too big and sheds a boxer is NOT what you need or the boxer will more than likely end up exactly like Max. a throw away because his owners didn't do their research.

poor Max

**zoomer** · 07-26-2006, 11:08 PM

a throw away

A throw away!? Max is NOT a throw away....!

**lute** · 07-26-2006, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by zoomer

A throw away!? Max is NOT a throw away....!

she's giving him up because of something like shedding. something that is fixable. he's a throw away. hopefully someone will find him and he will be their treasure.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 07-26-2006, 11:20 PM

I can only hope and pray that someone will get him that will truly love him and take care of him. He deserves a decent life. He's been through enough already. This story continues to sadden me beyond belief. In my opinion....the last thing you need is another dog

**luvofallhorses** · 07-26-2006, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Daisy and Delilah

I can only hope and pray that someone will get him that will truly love him and take care of him. He deserves a decent life. He's been through enough already. This story continues to sadden me beyond belief. In my opinion....the last thing you need is another dog

ditto.

**DrKym** · 07-26-2006, 11:50 PM

I have been watching this thread for a while now and wasn't going to say a thing. I changed my mind. First off there a few people here on pet talk that know I will be there to rehome an animal FOR THE RIGHT REASONS, to the RIGHT HOME. Max is a throw away to you. Period. You want 2 dogs so desperatley but have no commitment from your own self or your parents. Your Dad is allergic to one not the other then stick with the one. Yet you are determined to find by trial and error with no thought to the chaos you are causing an animal to find a second one. How selfish. Kudos for feeding Max. Have you called GSDRESCUES ? Have you talked to your Dad about antihistamines? Have you spared a thought to how Max will feel? You were advised maybe a Chinese Crested? NOPE they aren't hypo allergenic either, nor are they all hairless. A boxer you say? Hmmmmm Kind of like living with a 90 pound cat/dog they are agile energetic very sheddy and drool. They also don't deserve you. My advice go to Wally world buy a dog add batteries and hope.