Frequently asked questions

Can we come visit, meet your dogs, and see your kennel/house?

• YES! You're welcome to visit, meet/greet the dogs, and ask questions (please bring a list with you so I can answer them fully, and don’t forget anything), but this is by appointment only. To protect our dogs, we ask that you not visit any kennels or pet stores prior to your visit, as this protects our dogs from deadly diseases that are carried on your shoes. Did you know your shoes could carry parvo?

Can I contact Haven Hope Boxer Puppy Home for advice or support after I get my puppy?

• YES! I hope to stay in very close contact with you and your future family member so I can guide you on your journey through training and anything that goes along with ownership. I love to watch them grow, so I appreciate lots of pictures and updates.

What kind of dog/puppy food do you recommend?

• I get asked this question a lot. There are so many foods out there. For the past 20 years, I have used Purina Pro Plan, but I also use Eukanuba and Royal Canin Boxer Formula. It depends on what your dog/puppy needs and especially which one they like, so I give samples of each. I also give cooked meat and green vegetables to my dogs along with their dry food several times a week, along with daily vitamins.

When do your boxer puppies get to unite with their new families?

• Each puppy is different, just like children, so most are ready at or around 8 weeks of age. Some we keep a little longer, or until we feel they are ready. Boxer puppies need love, training, and a lot of socialization before going to meet their new families. We start PAT testing at 4 weeks of age, which is when puppies start showing true personality traits.

Do your Boxer puppies come with a health guarantee? shots? wormed?

• All our boxer puppies come with a “FULL” health guarantee. We take every venue to ensure our puppies are “the best” and have them checked by our vet several times before leaving to join their new families. They are current on shots and de-wormed on schedule for their age. You receive a copy of all records to keep in your puppy folder! Quality & Health are our main objectives of breeding.

Do you offer stud services?

• Yes, but female must be close to breeding standard and have a vet examination stating bitch is in good bill of heath as well as a brucellosis test being “negative” must be shown before breeding.

Do you import some of your Boxer puppies/dogs?

• YES! We import some of our Boxer puppies to raise/train for we feel that the European boxer offers a healthier lineage, as well as drive and bone. We occasionally import siblings of the puppies we import, and we place them with families/working homes here in the United States. I usually import pups once or twice a year and have one or two import puppies to place from my good friend and seasoned breeder of 20+ years. These puppies come in from Germany.

Are Boxer puppies good with children?

• Yes, Boxer puppies are generally good with children. They are playful and enjoy interacting with kids. However, supervision is important to ensure safe play, especially with younger children.