The good thing is Boxers are not smelly dogs. I wash Buddy's bed, blanket, and toys more often then I wash him, which is once every 4 weeks or twice in one month if we must. I limit it to that b/c the Boxer I lived w/ in college was getting washed once a week and she developed a bad skin rash due to the oils getting stripped from her skin. If Buddy starts to smell a little I spray him down with doggy cologne - works like a charm except for the dog running away.