[Jen&Emmie]

How old is your Boxer? Or if you had one in the past, how old did it live to be?

[loriremy]

We have our first boxer boy, Remy, and he is only 4 1/2. When we heard the lifespan of boxers can be a short as 8yrs, we were disappointed. However, we have met several boxer owners who have told us of 12 and 13 year-old boxers.

They are prone to heart disease and cancer, so he is a canine blood donor because they do a complete blood test annually for free, as long as he gives 3-4 times a year. We give him premium food and he gets lots of exercise and mental stimulation so I hope he lives a good long time.

[mysticstarr]

I have a 10 year old, 8 year old, 6 yearold and a 5 year old. I had one to live to be 13 years old.

[biggydog]

My Great Dane has this habit of being lazy on our morning walk. I see him gaining weight lately and I am not sure if I need to cut off his meal. Please send some tips.