Boxsky Dog Breed

It's unknown why the Boxsky was conceived, or even where. It may have been someone attempting to cross the two pure breeds' better qualities, or it may have been an accident. Whatever the reason, these dogs are not for first-time dog owners, and even people who have had a dog or two in their lives may find this hybrid difficult to live with. The Boxer Husky mix is best brought up by people who understand very strong, hard-headed, and somewhat unpredictable dogs. These crossbreeds are probably not good for households with small kids or non-canine pets, and they are certainly not recommended for small apartments or houses without very secure outside areas.

Here are some good and bad aspects bout the Boxsky that you should consider if you think you want to adopt one:

You will quickly discover that any Boxer Husky mix information you find will make it clear that a Boxsky needs lots of physical exercise, attention, and mental stimulation. These powerful dogs' demands are not to be ignored. To do so means chewed shoes, shredded furniture, and far worse. Properly cared for, the Siberian Husky Boxer mix is a great watchdog and superb guard dog.

The parent breeds are known for their intelligence even if said smarts are shown in different ways. Because of this, you can be sure that your Boxsky will always be seeking a way to escape to get the neighbor's cat, that squirrel just outside the fence, or something else that has caught her attention.

Despite the work they endure, they should also be playful with their masters, trusted friends, and family members. If they inherit more of their Husky parent, they should be fine working alone. If they end up with strong Husky genes, however, they may have a tendency toward separation anxiety as Huskies need to be in a pack of some kind, whether human or canine.

If you are not a person who has the resources for a few hours of daily play and exercise with your Boxsky, you should seriously consider adopting a dog with fewer activity requirements. Regardless of how much any given Boxsky gets from her parents, she will need to spend at least a few hours a day exercising.

The Husky Boxer mix personality one is a hyperactive persona. This dog a prime candidate for anxiety and other difficulties. They can be friendly and eager so long as their activity requirements are met every day. Training and socialization requires close and constant vigilance as well as firm yet gentle handling. The result will be a purposeful dog whose work ethic is nearly non-stop. These dogs will love humans — especially their masters — who pursue an extremely active lifestyle.

Perhaps the one aspect that must be watched out for is the possible high prey drive that a Bosky might inherit from the Husky parent. Boxers aren't given to chasing down cats and other small ferries, but such a chase is the very reason Siberian Huskies exist. You will need a very secure outdoor area as well as unbreakable restraint when in public lest your Boxer Husky mix take off after a squirrel and endanger herself and others.

With the Boxer Husky mix, the purebred parents have health problems that are believed to be handed down frequently enough to their crossbred offspring. There are also conditions more frequently found in the separate breeds as well as typical dog ailments that occur from over-exertion, neglect, and old age. Some of these things may be a easier to prevent than others, of course.

Below is a list of the many possible health issues the Boxsky can incur:

• Bloat
• Tumors
• Epilepsy
• Cataracts
• Eye problems
• Hip Dysplasia
• Joint problems
• Hypothyroidism
• Bladder diseases
• Wobbler syndrome
• Bleeding disorders
• Cushing's Syndrome
• Degenerative myelopathy
• Congenital heart defects
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Eosinophilic Granulomatous Gastroenterocolitis

The average lifespan for a Boxsky is anywhere from 10 to 14 years.