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Can boxer dogs be happy living in hot weather?

I live in north central florida and I want to get a boxer. I don't know how boxers will do with that heat.

Public Comments

1. don't know, ask him.
2. "The Boxer is not an outside dog and does not adapt well to extreme heat or cold. The Boxer is not suited for cold conditions because of its short coat does not provide much barrier from cold winds. On the other extreme the Boxer has a short nasal cavity which can make breathing very hard in extremely hot conditions. For these reasons, potential owners should be prepared to make adjustments and space in their house for a Boxer if they choose the breed. Most owners say the Boxer prefers mild 70 to 72 degrees controlled living environment, much as we would all prefer!" As long as the dog will not be an "outside dog" then you should be fine if you have AC. There are probably Boxer groups in your area, you should get in touch with them and ask them.
3. hey, i don't really recommend to bring one in a hot weather because trust me, they will not really really like it. If you really want one,you will have to spend the day putting ice water on towels and putting them on the back of your dog(boxer). if someone says its ok, it's wrong. I don't recommend one but if you really like them you will have to take full responsibility. Good luck with you boxer or puppy. Sincerely, Antony Hobeiche from Lebanon. I'll see you.
4. yes as long as you are not expecting it to be an outside dog. Boxers do well in the warm weather if they are allowed to be inside most of the time during very hot months. They have the wrong type of coat to be outside dogs.
5. yes it is i have a boxer and he can live in hot or cold conditions.nothing ever happened.he has been outside for about 5 years because him and the other dog s don't get along.
6. Boxers should be inside dogs. I live in a hot, humid southern climate as well and my boxers stay inside. When they do go out in the hot weather, they are quickly ready to come back in. Make sure they have adequate water inside and outside.
7. i would never recommend that. summer's here in NJ are hard enough on my 2 boxers. we have to severely limit outside play. even if they're outside running around for only 15 minutes they're panting for maybe 30 minutes afterwards. because they are brachycephalic dogs (squishy face as i like to call them) they have a harder time breathing than dogs with long noses such as labs, and the heat definitely doesn't help. some are worse than others with it, my youngest (9 months) can play outside and get real hot and worked up and come in and be playing in the house 5 minutes later. but my diesel (1 year) will then have to lay down for a little while and recuperate. neither have any health problems or heart murmurs or anything, it's just the breed. if you plan on keeping him inside except to take him potty and for many short walks, he may be okay. maybe like five 15-minute walks a day or so. and lots of fresh water. i'm sure people have boxers in florida, but if i were you i would get enough breed. even though they are the best breed ever... truly amazing dogs. =) hope i helped to jen, it's not the coat of a boxer that makes it not do well in the heat. the coat is why it can't live in cold conditions, but it's their bone structure/nasal cavity that makes them do poorly in the heat. and whoever has had their boxer outside for 5 years, that is TERRIBLE. they are NOT outside dogs. they cannot live in the heat and cold. give the dog to a boxer rescue who will put the dog in a good home, he deserves a good home. he does not deserve to not be a part of the family. you're not the right owner for him, please contact a boxer rescue in your area.