puchacing my first boxer, male or female?

Question
Hi i have been looking into the boxer breed, my husband really likes them and i wanted to make sure there personalities fit are life style. well they do seem to be just right. smart, we are both big on training and spending time walking and playing with them, we currently have a Jake/pug cross and she is just wonderful. she is so smart and very obedient and loves to be with us, always. so this is what i wanted in my next dog. i used to do agility training and love to work with my current dog teaching her new things and just general obedience. my husband would like another dog that could be more his dog (my little dog likes to spend time with him but if I'm around she would prefer me). my question is how are boxers with smaller dogs or other dogs? does being female or male make a difference of how it would get along with another dog? (my Jake/ pug is a female).

i want to thank you for you time ahead i appreciate the help with my research

Answer
Hi Trish,

Sorry for the late reply, it's been a crazy weekend :)

Boxers are fine with smaller and/or other dogs, provided the other dogs don't mind the exuberant manner in which most Boxers play.  Boxers do love to use their paws and mouths.  They tend to get on better if the small dog is sturdy (Pug, Frenchie, Boston) rather than a delicate breed like a Chi.  It's not that a Boxer would be mean, it's just that they tend to play a bit rough and can be quite clumsy.

Yes, absolutely, it makes a difference which sex you choose.  The best pairings are male/female.  There's no competition involved.  I would suggest, very strongly, that you look for a male rescue.  Bitches can get along fabulously their whole lives OR they can have a fight and never get along again.  It's a toss up when you stick two bitches together in the same household.

The types of activities that you enjoy would be great for a Boxer!  The more exercise and stimulation, the better!

Dogs gravitate to the people that are in the home most often, are responsible for their care the most often, etc.  If you are the one that feeds, exercises and grooms, the new dog will bond to you as well.  Don't make (or let your husband make) the mistake of thinking that because you all rescue a larger, more manly type dog, that it will bond with your husband and be 'his'.  :) It might happen, it might not.  ;)

If you need any more questions answered prior to making your decision, I'd be more than happy to help you.  You're also welcome to join our forum and ask other people questions to get different opinions!