Mini Boxer Puppies
Big Dog | January 16th, 2009
There is a lot of interest these days in so called “Mini Boxer” puppies. Advertisements are touting them as looking just like Boxers, only 1/4 the size. It’s time to dispel a few myths.
The Mini Boxer isn’t a boxer at all. It isn’t even a cross breed of a boxer! This hybrid breed is created by mating a male Boston with a Fox or Rat Terrier. There is widespread condemnation over the usage of this name as it tricks people into believing that they have got their hands on a genuine boxer breed.
Since this is not a standardized breed, one doesn’t know exactly what traits and characteristics a mini boxer has since there has not been sufficient time for observation. As you can see, even the parenthood hasn’t been clearly laid down yet.
Personally I feel there’s nothing inferior about any dog no matter what the parentage, but you mustn’t be taken in and fooled by a breeder who claims that they’re boxers. And of course there is a question, how far can people go with “creating” new dog breeds? Don’t we have enough to choose from? Why is it necessary to come up with new breeds and call them something what they are NOT!!!
