{"id":33242,"date":"2022-09-22T14:33:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T22:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/?p=33242"},"modified":"2023-03-17T15:44:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T22:44:22","slug":"how-much-are-boxer-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/how-much-are-boxer-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Boxer Puppies Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are in the market for a medium-sized dog breed that is full of energy and loves to bounce around, then the Boxer may be for you<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before diving right in to picking out your favorite dog blanky<\/a>, toys<\/a>, and other accessories for your new furry friend, let\u2019s take a look at how much Boxer puppies really are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owning a Boxer is a lifetime investment for them, as they are relatively expensive breeds to purchase and will need specialized supplemental and supportive care throughout their lives to ensure they are as healthy as can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, Boxer puppies range from just under $1,000 to over $3,500!<\/p>\n\n\n

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IN REAL LIFE: <\/strong>We have two friends who love Boxers. One got his Boxer from a breeder and paid $2,000 for his lil’ Boxer puppy. The other decided to get a rescue Boxer. His Boxer was about 3 years old but the cost (adoption fee) for his rescue Boxer was $135.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, along with the initial cost of buying the puppy, you will need to consider the other costs of bringing a puppy home, training them, and maintaining their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at how much you can expect to pay for a Boxer puppy of your own below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Boxer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boxers are medium-breed dogs. Their distant ancestors were the Assyrian empire\u2019s war dogs 2,000 years ago! More recently, in the 1800s, their ancestors were German in origin. They were known as Bullenbeisser, or bull biters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These large, tough dogs were bred as hunting companions for big game hunters. They would chase down large animals like boars and bears and aid their human noblemen in a successful hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the noble lifestyle did not last forever, and the bull biters were without a purpose until they were crossbred with a smaller mastiff breed. What resulted from that is our modern-day Boxer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boxers are beautiful, versatile, high-energy dogs that can perform a multitude of roles, including herding, service positions, war dogs, and police dogs. They are also great with children. It is no wonder that they are sought-after breeds by so many people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors That Affect The Cost Of Boxer Puppies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When purchasing a purebred Boxer, there are a number of factors you need to consider which will impact their initial cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you go through the process of buying a purebred dog through a registered breeder because, like most other purebred dogs, Boxers are prone to numerous genetic defects that will cost you a lot of money in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a quick look at the seven main factors that will affect the price of your Boxer puppy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factor Affecting Price<\/strong><\/td>Lower Price Range<\/strong><\/td>Higher Price Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reputation of the breeder<\/strong><\/td>
  • Puppy mill<\/li>
  • Backyard breeder<\/li>
  • Unknown breeder<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
Reputable breeder with AKC registration and local club recognition<\/td><\/tr>
The dog\u2019s documentation<\/strong><\/td>No documents<\/td>Documents<\/td><\/tr>
The dog\u2019s lineage<\/strong><\/td>Normal pedigree<\/td>Champion pedigree<\/td><\/tr>
The state of the dog\u2019s health<\/strong><\/td>Known health issues<\/td>No known health issues in lineage<\/td><\/tr>
The dog\u2019s age<\/strong><\/td>Eight weeks old<\/td>Eight months old<\/td><\/tr>
The dogs appearance<\/strong><\/td>Deviations from the standard<\/td>Adheres to the standard<\/td><\/tr>
The contractual agreement between you and the breeder<\/strong><\/td>
  • Agreement made to not breed the dog in the future<\/li>
  • Agreement made to not enter it into competitions<\/li><\/td>
No restrictions on the Boxer puppy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read on to see why these factors affect the price of Boxer puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reputation Of The Breeder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Breeders spend a lot of time and money to build up their reputation as trustworthy Boxer breeders. All reputable Boxer breeders will be registered with the American Kennel Club<\/a> and a local Boxer club such as the American Boxer Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more renowned a breeder is, the more they are able to charge for their dogs. However, some puppy mills and backyard breeders will shoot up their prices to appear to be reputable breeders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, you should go through a trusted association<\/a> to find a reputable breeder. Do not be fooled by good advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your breeder questions about the Boxer puppy\u2019s pedigree, ask to see the living conditions of their dogs, and check with the local authority if they are registered breeders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Does The Boxer Puppy Have Papers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The individual Boxer puppy you want to purchase must have its own papers that document its registration with the American Kennel Club. These papers cost money and will increase the price of your Boxer puppy slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This documentation also records the breeder\u2019s information, all health information, the kennel numbers, and a range of other information you will need to keep up with your Boxer puppy\u2019s care or if you wish to enter it into competitions in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These papers will also record three to four generations of your Boxer puppy\u2019s pedigree. This is important because pedigree changes the price of the Boxer puppy; I will discuss this next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Who Are The Boxer Puppy’s Parents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pedigree is important when it comes to determining what your Boxer puppy will look like, its temperament, and the chance of it developing genetic issues in the future as it grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Determining who the dam and sire of your Boxer puppy are is important in determining price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your Boxer puppy has a champion sire or dam, then the price of the puppy will increase significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champion pedigree Boxer puppies will typically cost between $2,500 and $3,500 each<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champion heritage drives the price of the Boxer puppy up because the buyer is almost guaranteed to get a perfect specimen of what a Boxer should be and has a better chance at winning competitions with their Boxer puppy when it grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Boxer Puppy\u2019s Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boxers, like most purebred dogs, are prone to several genetic conditions. The breed, unfortunately, suffers from hip dysplasia, cardiovascular myopathy, severe arthritis, degenerative myelopathy, several cancers, and aortic valve disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reputable breeder will have screened your Boxer puppy for all of these health risks and will document any health problems in the Boxer puppy\u2019s pedigree too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Kennel Club recommends that all of these tests, including thyroid screening, elbow evaluations, and certain DNA tests are all done to produce a long-term prognosis so effective preventative care can be carried out from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a Boxer puppy has any health concerns, then their price will decrease, and they will often be sold for a couple of hundred dollars or so depending on the specific health issues they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Boxer Puppy\u2019s Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people try to get their puppies as young as possible. As medium-sized dogs, Boxers can leave their mothers safely at eight weeks. As young puppies, they will have had little to no training, and they will have been fed mostly on their mother\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means there has been consistent but minimal care from the breeder\u2019s side, which means the puppies will be cheaper in the grand scheme of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people who want to compete with their boxers will wait until the Boxer puppy is six to eight months old before purchasing them. During this time, the breeder will invest in behavioral training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the Boxer puppy is six to eight months old, the breeder will also be able to give you a better idea of their temperament and their adult markings and ultimate size. As a result, these puppies will be much more expensive than the younger ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The Boxer Puppy\u2019s Standard Appearance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The breed standard plays a huge role in what price the Boxer puppy will be. The Boxer puppy\u2019s physical appearance is detailed in the American Kennel Club\u2019s guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boxers will stand at 23 to 25 inches tall if they are male and 21.5 to 23.5 inches tall if they are female when they are fully grown. They have tall, regal-looking shoulders that slope down gently to a smaller set of hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boxer\u2019s head is quite square without a very pronounced snout. Their heads are quite square and are characterized by their wrinkles that make them appear confused but curious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boxers that meet the breed standard are a fawn or brindle color with white markings on their chests, bellies, inner legs, and faces. However, the white markings may not be more than a third of their entire body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your Boxer puppy meets the breed standard, then their price will increase because they can be used for competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if they do not meet the breed standard, then their price will be decreased, as this is seen as undesirable from a competition standpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The Contractual Agreement Between You And The Breeder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Breeders may ask you to sign one of two agreements with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first agreement will prevent you from further breeding your Boxer puppy. This may be because the breeder does not want to be responsible for the future generations of the dog\u2019s offspring or they do not believe the dog should be bred any further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second agreement will prevent you from entering your Boxer puppy into any competitions. This may be because the breeder is actively using their own dogs in competitions and does not want any additional \u2018competition\u2019 from their dog\u2019s offspring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both contacts will decrease the price of your Boxer puppy, as they place restrictions on what you can and cannot do with your puppy as it grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Costs You Need To Consider\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The price of your Boxer puppy is not the only thing you need to consider! There are many other costs associated with owning a Boxer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From food to vet costs to toys and more, let\u2019s take a look at what else you can expect to purchase when bringing a new Boxer puppy home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-Time Bring Home Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of things you will need to purchase before you even pick up your Boxer puppy to make them feel more comfortable and happy in their new home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, a lot of these items only need to be purchased once or twice, like food bowls and crates, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of some of the vital things you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n