UPDATE 6/26/08 - Samson is Awesome! He is such a good boy and has adjused well to his new
home. His sisters and brother love him very much, so do mom and dad. He loves to snuggle and is a
89lb lap dog. We have brought him to the vet and got a clean bill of health. He is a very well behaved
boxer, he does not jump up on people but does give lots of kisses. We are working on walking and
not pulling on a leash, he is doing better with the commands. Samson is a great new addidtion to the
family.
5/08 - Samson has been adopted!
5/10/08 - Samson went to the BRAD today in Hooksett, NH. He pretty much laid on the floor and
relaxed getting up here and there to say hello. He is such a mello dog! He loved all the attention today.
He met a black lab and a 9 month old boxer pup named Buddy. It has been fun this week getting to
know his personality and I can't say enough what an awesome dog he is. The only flaw that I can find
with him is his eye boogers!! He needs an eye wipe a time or two throughout the day. Other than that
he is perfect!! Anyone that is looking for a loving well mannered mello dog he is your boxer. Get your
apps in!!!
5/7/08 - All the dogs are finally getting along!! They love to run around and chase each other!! There
are still a few if-y moments where they do the stare down and I call them away from one another
before a fight may possibly break out. Samson is really fitting in around here. He loves to play fetch and
he just loves being outside. I am a stay at home mom so on the nice days we are all outside all
day so by 5 o'clock all the dogs are pooped out!
I have cut back on Samson's food a little to help him shed a few pounds so he will look fabulous for his
new home when he gets adopted. He is getting tons of exercise I think he looks skinnier already! I will
be showing him off at a BRAD in Hooksett NH this Saturday from 10-2 at pet supplies. If anyone from
that area has had their eye open for a great boxer boy come and check him out he would love to meet
you. Samson would make a great addition to someone's family.
5/5/08 - Samson continues to be a great dog. He loves any kid that has come through the door he
greets them with kisses!! I wish I could however get him to love my dogs!! Since their first introduction
didn't go so well (I tried too soon) I kept Samson in the kennel yesterday in the living room so we were
all right there. That way they could sniff through that. Last evening we took one of our dogs at a time
out to meet again. Max went first they tried to start something but we pulled them right back. We took
them for a walk down the road and back and they were fine. I think that my dogs are afraid of him they
don't really want to go near him!! Next was Maddy's turn. They sniffed and that was that she wouldn't
go near him! So we walked them too and they were fine. After the kids had gone to bed and the dogs
were relaxing I took Samson out of the kennel on his leash so that he could sit by me and relax outside
the kennel. Maddy and Max tried to come over to him, But I wouldn't let them in the house so
everyone settled down and things were fine. I even got up to
get a drink and Samson didn't move a muscle!!
We have been letting Samson sleep in our room with us so that he is more comfortable. He does well.
He goes from the bed to the floor back to the bed! He is a bed hog, he is so big!! He goes outside with
no leash and the second I say his name he comes immediately. He has been eating and drinking well.
Other than him not getting along with my dogs he is awesome. Very sweet and loving he likes to
snuggle. He loves the attention from my kids. His previous owner said that he is great with other dogs-
well so are mine. I am not so sure he is great when he has to live with one as I am noticing with my
dogs!! I think he is dominant and coming into a new home were there is another dominant dog it will
take some time to work out who is going to be the boss! Samson will make a great addition to anyones
family. He comes from a family that had just him so I am not sure if that would be the best for him- time
will tell how he is going to get along with my dogs. I will update again soon.
5/3/08 - Samson arrived today he is great. He is a big boy!! He is a little over weight but he is also
tall! He met my two year old child and they are already the best of friends!! He is definitely nervous
right now and doesn't get what is going on. I introduced him to my two boxers- not so good! Things
seemed alright at first and then him and my female started. I put them in and took Samson for a walk to
try and relax him. We tried again with the dogs and he and my male were not getting along at all. So I
called it quits with the introductions for the day! He will go into the kennel but he barks- he is just
nervous though. I am going to try and keep him gated in a room and see how that goes until everyone
settles down.
I really hope they can get along because Samson seems like an excellent loving dog. He came from a
great home. I think that he wants to be friends and my dogs are just being grumpy. My previous foster
and my dogs got along after a few days, but he was 18 months old and could be put in his place.
Samson is 4 and isn't going to put up with it! Well time will tell like I said I hope it works out. I have to
be careful because I have small children, which he is absolutely great with- he gives lots of kisses!! I
will update again in the next day or so.
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STATE: NH
AGE: 4 years
WEIGHT: 90 lbs ???
SEX: Male
NEUT/UTD: Yes/Unsure
COAT COLOR: fawn with black mask
DOCKED TAIL: Yes
CROPPED EARS: No
CHILDREN under 4: yes
CHILDREN OVER 4: Yes
SEPARATION ANXIETY: no
OTHER DOGS: Unsure
CATS: Unsure
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: No
LEASH TRAINED: yes
MICROCHIPPED: no
ADOPTION FEE: $300