How to Choose a Boxer Breeder in Southern California
If you are searching for Boxer breeders in San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles, you will find everything from careful hobby breeders to online puppy sellers. A Boxer will be part of your family for 10 years or more, so it pays to choose your breeder carefully. Here is what we suggest looking for.
Look for Health-Tested Parents
Boxers can be prone to heart conditions, hip problems and other inherited issues. A responsible breeder health tests their breeding dogs and is happy to talk with you about the results. Ask which tests the parents have had, and ask to see the results.
Ask About the Parents' Titles and Temperament
AKC conformation titles show that a dog's structure has been evaluated by judges. Titles in obedience, rally or trick dog training, or a Canine Good Citizen certificate, tell you the dog has a trainable, steady temperament. A breeder who shows and trains their own dogs knows the breed well and can tell you what each parent is like at home.
Meet the Breeder and See How Puppies Are Raised
Puppies raised in the home, around people and everyday noise, tend to settle into family life more easily. A good breeder will tell you how the puppies are socialized and will ask you plenty of questions too. Expect them to want to know about your home, your schedule and your experience with dogs.
Expect a Waiting List
Responsible breeders usually have only a few litters, and puppies are often reserved before they are born. A breeder who always has puppies ready to go, or who will ship one to you sight unseen, is a red flag. Getting on a waiting list early is normal.
Stay Close to Home
Choosing a breeder within driving distance makes it easier to meet the breeder, visit, and pick up your puppy yourself. In Southern California, a breeder in San Diego County is an easy drive from most of Orange County, the Inland Empire and the greater Los Angeles area.
Questions to Ask Any Boxer Breeder
- What health testing have the parents had?
- What titles have the parents earned, and what are their temperaments like?
- Where are the puppies raised, and how are they socialized?
- What support do you offer after the puppy goes home?
- Will you take the dog back if I can no longer keep it?
About Beach Breeze Boxers
We are a small AKC Boxer breeder in Carlsbad, in North County San Diego. Our Boxers live with families in San Diego, Temecula, Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area. Meet our dogs, see our litters, or contact us to join our waiting list.