Be sure about the breeder, my mom's doxy was supposed to be a mini but he now weighs 15 lbs. Also, he had major back problems and had to have a spinal fusion - $2000.00. We don't know how he injured his back but one day he could not move his back legs. Thankfully, after the surgery, he regained his movement and now walks fine - just a little stiffly. He also had a problem with the vertebrae in his neck last year, but it was cleared up with steroids and a neck brace - yes, he wore a neck brace for a month!!! I had a doxy when I was a kid who also had back problems and became paralzyed. I think this can be a problem since their backbone is so long, especially if they are overweight. And whomever said that they are garbage disposals was absolutely correct!!!
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