So sad

iluvmygrlZoe · #1 28th July 2005, 04:55 PM

It makes me so sad to see these Boxers have such short lifespans. My girl is 3 1/2 and i cannot even think about parting with her that soon. Is the avg life span of a Boxer about 8-10 yrs?? Thats all Ive been seeing, and sooner. Thats way too short!! I absolutely love this breed but hate to think of suck short lives with us.

Julie P. · #2 28th July 2005, 07:21 PM

I know it is so hard to think of our babies not being with us for very long. I have to remind myself often to enjoy the gifts my boxer brings to me while he is with me. However, my heart has been broken so badly by the loss of my girl Magic that I cannot even describe the pain. For the longest time it was so hard for me to see people with their silver faced babies as I had always hoped to grow old with Magic. I never dreamed she would die so early as I always carefully protected her. Nevertheless, I was caught off guard. Now, she is no longer here by my side. I am trying so hard not to worry about my boxer boy Deeg and to enjoy him. I know that the day will come and he will no longer be with me...oh, how I dread that day. Because they do not seem to have long life spans, I want to live in the moment with him. I want to give him lots and lots of love so that if something does happen then, I know, that I gave him my very best.

high octane · #3 28th July 2005, 07:28 PM

Losing a furbaby so young is terrible. I am one of the "lucky" ones who has a silver faced baby. My Vex is 12 1/2 and he will cross the bridge on Sat. Right now I don't think its any easier to loose a silver faced baby over a puppy. Watching Vex grow old has been so sad. Its all just plain HORRIBLE. I think we all need to make the most of everyday with our babies because you never know when the last day will be.

Luvnmyboxer · #4 28th July 2005, 09:22 PM

Advanced sympathy over Vexx is coming your way. You've had 12 and half wonderful years to enjoy your boxer, I hope we are all as lucky as you and Vexx have been together! I know he will be missed, after all the memories you have made together. Hugs come your way today and Saturday too, you're a strong Mommy to help him in the end.

Chaos's Mom · #5 28th July 2005, 10:06 PM

When we first got Chaos I looked forward to a fairly long life with him and didn't really think about what the future would hold. After joining BW I learned so much more and just how short their life's could be and to be honest when I found out how young they could die it scared me to death. I now look at Chaos in a different way... I enjoy all my time spent with him, make him abide by the rules, enjoy his personally, have fun and play with him and just live in the now with him. I know that at any time he might not be here and I really don't know how I will face that but I try not to look at that and just live the way he does... in the moment.

sandy's mom · #6 29th July 2005, 06:03 AM

The most important thing is to make their life full or love while they are with us. Yes, their life can be shorter than other dogs, but they have enough love and energy for 10 of another breed. Especially love.
Try not to look at the negative side. Look at the positive. They are such great dogs!

Austin's Mom · #7 29th July 2005, 07:19 AM

I'm so sorry. I didn't realize Vexx was doing so poorly. ((hugs)) to you both. My Austin is 7 and I sit and stare at him knowing one day he won't be here. It just breaks my heart. I pray he stays healthy until the day he goes, and that he goes in his sleep in his own home. He hates the vet's office so much. I know that's unrealistic, but I can hope.

MyGirlHeidi · #8 29th July 2005, 08:08 AM

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My Austin is 7 and I sit and stare at him knowing one day he won't be here. It just breaks my heart. I pray he stays healthy until the day he goes, and that he goes in his sleep in his own home.

I know I feel the same way about Heidi. She's such a part of our family and everyday she makes us laugh. I dread the day when she's not around..I hate to think about it.