Sweet Pea

Available

0-6 months|Boxer|Female|Medium|Brockport, NY

♿️ Special needs🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🐕 Dog Friendly🐈 Cat Friendly

Sweet Pea

Available

0-6 months|Boxer|Female|Medium|Brockport, NY

♿️ Special needs🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🐕 Dog Friendly🐈 Cat Friendly

Sweet Pea is a female Boxer puppy with a short, white and brown coat and a medium build. She is not yet house trained and has special medical needs due to her hydrocephalus diagnosis. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Sweet Pea is currently being cared for by the Puppy Mill Rescue Team.

About Sweet Pea

Lets make it official, apply to adopt! Sweet Pea is a 6-month-old Boxer puppy who truly lives up to her name. She is the embodiment of innocence, gentleness, and sweetness that will win your heart instantly. Rescued from a puppy mill where she remained unsold, Sweet Pea now has a new chance at life and is looking for a loving home ready to provide patience and joy. Sweet Pea was diagnosed with hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain), confirmed by both a veterinary neurologist and MRI. Despite this medical challenge, she is every bit the silly, adorable, and loyal Boxer puppy—her playful spirit and loving personality shine through in everything she does. She is learning all the basics: sleeping quietly through the night in her crate, working on appropriate chewing, and making progress with potty training. She loves her toys, is enthusiastic about treats, and entertains with her classic Boxer puppy antics—including playful shoe thievery! Potty training can be trickier for hydrocephalus pups, so Sweet Pea may need more frequent potty breaks and shouldn’t be left alone for a full workday. She thrives in a home where someone is there to let her out regularly. Sweet Pea delights in playing with other dogs—her ideal canine companion would be tolerant of puppy energy and the Boxer pounce. She’s gentle and curious around cats, too. Her diagnosis means there are a few unknowns for her future. While she may live a perfectly normal, happy life, her family should be prepared for changing medical needs and attentive to her health. Right now, her affordable daily medication keeps her happy and is easily given with cheese, her favorite treat. Sweet Pea’s adoption includes her MRI, scheduled spay, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, and preventatives. All she needs now is a forever family ready to love her just as she is—someone who will cherish her joy, courage, and boundless affection. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Questions about Sweet Pea

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Boxers are energetic and thrive in active households. They do well in homes with a securely fenced yard or in apartments when given sufficient exercise and attention.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Boxers enjoy having a yard to run and play, but they can adapt to smaller spaces if given regular walks and opportunities for exercise every day.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Boxers are known for being affectionate and gentle with children. They often make wonderful family dogs when socialized properly.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Boxers can be a good choice for motivated first-time owners, but their energy and need for training may appeal most to those with prior dog experience.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Boxers are generally sociable with other dogs, especially if they are socialized from a young age.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
With proper introductions, many Boxers can coexist peacefully with cats, though they may be quite playful.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Boxers have a moderate prey drive. Early socialization helps, but supervision is advised around small pets.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Boxers tend to be friendly yet protective with strangers. They are usually welcoming if introduced in a positive way.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Boxers are social dogs and prefer not to be left alone for extended periods. A few hours is typically okay, but longer stretches may lead to boredom.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Boxers benefit from consistent, positive-reinforcement training and thrive with structure. Early socialization and basic obedience are important.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Boxers are considered a medium to large breed, with adults typically weighing between 50 and 80 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Boxers usually live between 10 and 12 years, though some may live longer with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Boxers have short coats and tend to shed moderately year-round. Regular brushing helps keep loose hair under control.