Boxer Puppies for Sale in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and the long miles between

Pittsburgh is about 2,430 road miles from San Diego, and Philadelphia is about 2,700, which is more than a week of ordinary driving days and far too much for a young puppy. Flying takes about five hours before connections, and a flight nanny can carry your puppy in the cabin for $1,500 and meet you at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg or another Pennsylvania airport. Families in the Poconos or the northern tier usually fly into the nearest large airport and drive the rest. Ground transport is $300 for those who prefer it, and pickup in San Diego is free. The Boxer puppy delivery and pickup page shows how it works.

Ticks come first

Pennsylvania consistently ranks among the states that report the most Lyme disease cases, and ticks live across the state, in forests, fields, parks and backyards. A Boxer that plays in tall grass or on a wooded trail can pick up several in a single outing. Ask your vet about a tick preventive and about the Lyme vaccine, check your puppy's neck, ears, armpits and toes after outdoor play and learn how to remove a tick safely. Mosquitoes spread heartworm, which Pennsylvania vets also see, so keep your puppy on prevention all year. For other topics, see the Boxer health guide.

Winter: snow, ice and salt

Pennsylvania winters are cold and snowy, and the mountains and the northern tier see the most. Pittsburgh's winters are gray and damp, and Philadelphia's are a little milder, though a cold snap can drop temperatures into the teens. A Boxer has a thin coat, so use a fitted jacket from about November and keep walks shorter in windy weather. Roads and sidewalks are salted, and the salt burns paws and upsets stomachs if licked off, so wipe or rinse feet after every walk. Ice is a danger to growing joints, so keep a young puppy on safe, non slippery ground.

Hills, stairs and row houses

Pittsburgh is built on hills and bridges, and many streets are steep. Philadelphia is made up of rows of narrow brick houses with stairs inside and out. A growing Boxer puppy should not be asked to run up and down long flights of stairs again and again, since its joints are still developing. Use baby gates and carry a young puppy on stairs, and build up gradually as it grows. The Boxer dog size guide shows how large a puppy will become.

Humid summers

Summers in the Philadelphia area are warm and humid, with heat waves that can last days. Short nosed dogs cool slowly in humid air, so walk early and late, bring water and keep a puppy indoors on the hottest afternoons. Never leave a puppy in a parked car.

Farm country and open space

Much of Pennsylvania is rural, with farms, woods and creeks. If you live in the countryside, keep your puppy on a leash or in a fenced area, since deer, porcupines and other wildlife live nearby. Muddy creeks and ponds can carry bacteria and parasites, and some dogs get sick from drinking from them. A Boxer puppy socialization plan will help your puppy handle farm animals, tractors and other new sights calmly.

Next steps

Look at the Boxer puppy price page and read the Boxer puppy health guarantee. Then send a puppy application with your town. Lauren Loftis Moore will call and plan the route with you. If you are comparing nearby states, see Boxer puppy delivery to New York. Families with relatives in the Midwest or the Carolinas can read Boxer puppy delivery to Illinois and Boxer puppy delivery to North Carolina.