Sam
- SexMale
- ColorBrindle
- Age9 weeks
$700Available
Boxer Puppies for Sale in Georgia
For families in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta and Athens.
Georgia runs from the mountains in the north to the marshes of the coast, and Boxer life shifts with it. Atlanta's suburbs are full of wooded lots and fenced yards, the coast is flat, hot and humid, and the college towns and smaller cities sit somewhere in between. Summers are long and sticky across the state, but springs and falls are a pleasure, and winters rarely slow a Boxer down for long.
Draco Boxers raises Boxers at home in Macedonia, Ohio, and Georgia is well within reach, from Savannah to Athens. Before leaving, every puppy has a vet visit, and it comes with the same starter kit, health record and 1-year written guarantee whether it goes to Augusta or Atlanta.
Georgia at a Glance
- From Macedonia to Atlantaabout 690 miles
- Drive, roughly11 hours
- Getting homePickup, ground or flight nanny
- Goes home at9 weeks
- Health guarantee1-year
Getting Your Boxer Puppy Home to Georgia
Atlanta is about 690 miles from us in Macedonia, Ohio. Whether you are in Savannah or out past Athens, the choice is yours: pick up in Macedonia, let a pet transport service drive your puppy to the door, or book a flight nanny who flies with it in the cabin. How puppies get home.
From Atlanta to Athens
Atlanta
Atlanta sits under a heavy tree canopy, with intown bungalows in neighborhoods like Kirkwood and Grant Park and big suburban lots out in Cobb and Gwinnett. Piedmont Park has a fenced off-leash dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, and the Eastside Trail of the BeltLine runs right to it for a leashed walk. Midtown high-rises often cap dogs by weight, so ask before you fall for an apartment.
Savannah
The historic district of Savannah is a walker's city, with leafy squares every few blocks and Forsyth Park at the south end, where leashed dogs are welcome. Many homes there are townhouses with courtyards rather than yards, so a Boxer gets its exercise on the sidewalks and in the squares. The heat and humidity are intense from May to September, so the live oaks and their shade matter on every walk.
Augusta
Augusta has plenty of single-family homes with room for a fenced yard, especially in Evans, Martinez and the rest of Columbia County. The Augusta Canal towpath is a long, flat, partly shaded walk for a leashed dog, and one of the better places in the area to get a Boxer out on summer mornings, before the inland heat settles in. Spring, when the azaleas bloom, is the best walking season.
Athens
Athens is a college town, so a lot of rentals are student housing with strict pet rules; read the lease carefully before you bring a Boxer home. Outside downtown, older homes in neighborhoods like Five Points and Normaltown have yards. Sandy Creek Park has a public off-leash dog park and leashed trails around Lake Chapman, and the North Oconee River Greenway is good for a leashed walk.
What Georgia Throws at a Short-Nosed Dog
Sticky summer heat
Georgia summers pair high heat with heavy humidity, and that combination is hard on a short-nosed dog, because panting does little to cool a Boxer when the air is already wet. Heatstroke can happen on a walk that would feel fine to you. Keep summer walks to early morning and late evening, stay on grass and shade, carry water, and bring your dog in at the first sign of heavy, noisy panting.
Copperheads
Copperheads are the venomous snake most likely to turn up in suburban Georgia yards, hiding in leaf litter, ivy, woodpiles and along fences. Dogs are usually bitten on the face or front legs while sniffing around. Bites are painful and cause fast swelling, and a bitten dog needs a vet promptly. Keep grass cut, clear brush and debris piles, and watch your Boxer closely on warm evenings when copperheads are moving.
Ticks and mosquitoes
Georgia's mild winters mean ticks and mosquitoes barely take a break. Mosquitoes carry heartworm, which is common across the Southeast, and ticks in wooded yards and along trails can carry diseases that make dogs sick. Keep your Boxer on the year-round prevention your vet recommends for both, and check its ears, neck and between its toes after walks in the woods or tall grass.
Living With a Boxer in Georgia
Day to day, a Georgia Boxer lives a lot of its summer indoors. From late May to September, walks move to early morning and after sunset, and the afternoon is for air conditioning, chew toys and short training games. After a summer downpour, Georgia red clay turns to sticky mud, so keep an old towel at the back door for paws. Fall and spring are the best months for long walks and trips to the park, and winter rarely needs more than a light coat on frosty mornings, though north Georgia sees the occasional ice storm. If you work long hours, line up a dog walker or a neighbor, because a lonely Boxer finds trouble. A fenced yard is a big help for a dog this energetic. With children, Boxers are loving and tireless, but a young one greets by jumping, so work on keeping four paws on the floor from the first week.
How Pricing Works for Georgia Families
Each card shows the price, and the price page sets out what comes with every puppy. Delivery to Georgia is priced by method and distance; tell us your town for a quote.
Questions We Hear From Georgia
Does Georgia's spring pollen bother a Boxer?
It can. In early spring, pine pollen turns cars, porches and sidewalks yellow-green, and it sticks to a short coat and to paws. Wipe your Boxer's feet and belly with a damp cloth after walks, wash its bedding more often, and give a quick rinse when the coat looks dusty. If your dog starts chewing its paws or scratching hard, ask your vet whether allergies are the cause.
Where can I walk a Boxer around Atlanta?
The BeltLine trails are popular for leashed walks, and Piedmont Park has a fenced dog park for off-leash play. For longer outings, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area allows leashed dogs on its trails. In summer, go early, choose shaded paths along the river, and bring water, since a Boxer will overheat long before you feel tired.
Is it realistic to drive to Macedonia from Georgia for a puppy?
Atlanta is about 690 miles from Macedonia, roughly 11 hours of driving each way, so plan an overnight stop. Many Georgia families choose ground delivery or a flight nanny instead, so the puppy makes the trip and you don't.
Still deciding? The questions and answers page and our Boxer temperament guide help Georgia families choose.
In Georgia and Thinking About a Boxer?
Whether you are in Atlanta, Savannah or somewhere in between, tell us about your home and we will help you choose.