Mason
- SexMale
- ColorFawn
- Age9 weeks
$700Available
Boxer Puppies for Sale in Missouri
From Kansas City to Columbia, and everywhere in between.
Missouri gives a Boxer a bit of everything in one year: sticky summers, a few icy weeks in winter, and long springs and falls that are made for walking. The state splits between two big river cities, a pair of college towns and the Ozark hills to the south, and a Boxer can settle into any of them. What matters most is planning around July heat and the ticks that come with Missouri's woods and fields.
Our Boxers are born and raised in Macedonia, Ohio, and we can get a puppy home to you anywhere in Missouri, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia. Each puppy is seen by a vet before going home, and travels to Missouri with its health record, a starter kit and our 1-year health guarantee in writing.
Missouri at a Glance
- From Macedonia to Kansas Cityabout 790 miles
- Drive, roughly12 hours
- Getting homePickup, ground or flight nanny
- Goes home at9 weeks
- Health guarantee1-year
From Macedonia to Kansas City: Getting Your Puppy Home
Kansas City is about 790 miles from us in Macedonia, Ohio. Families in Missouri have three options: a trip to pick the puppy up in person, ground delivery to the door with a pet transport handler, or a flight nanny who keeps the puppy with them in the cabin and meets you at your local airport. How puppies get home.
Raising a Boxer Around Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas City spreads wide, and that helps a Boxer. Neighborhoods like Brookside and Waldo are full of older homes with fenced backyards, while newer suburbs north of the river offer bigger lots. The Penn Valley Off Leash Dog Park, near the Liberty Memorial, gives a young Boxer a fenced field to run in, with a separate side for small dogs. Swope Park has its own off-leash area too.
St. Louis
St. Louis is a city of brick, and many families live in two-family flats or narrow houses with small yards off an alley. A Boxer manages fine there if it gets out twice a day. Forest Park is the big draw, with miles of paths, and Tower Grove Park in South City is a favorite for leashed morning walks. Summer walks need to happen early, because brick and pavement hold the heat.
Springfield
Springfield sits at the edge of the Ozarks, and owners there tend to have more space, from fenced suburban lots to a few acres outside town. The Frisco Highline Trail, which heads north toward Bolivar, suits a Boxer who needs a steady walk on a leash. The wooded hills and creeks around Springfield are lovely in spring and fall, but they are also prime tick country, so checks after every outing become routine.
Columbia
Columbia is a college town, which means plenty of rentals and plenty of landlords with rules about large dogs, so ask first. The MKT Trail runs from downtown out to the Katy Trail, and its crushed gravel is kinder to paws than hot asphalt. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, just south of town, welcomes leashed dogs on its trails. Football Saturdays get loud and crowded, so a young Boxer may be happier at home.
What Catches Missouri Boxer Owners Out
Muggy July and August
Missouri summers are humid as well as hot, and a short-nosed Boxer cannot cool itself well by panting in thick air. In St. Louis and Kansas City, walks belong in the early morning and after dark from late June into September. Test the sidewalk with the back of your hand before you head out, keep play sessions short, and never leave a Boxer in a parked car. Heavy panting, a wide tongue and stumbling mean you should stop, find shade and cool the dog down at once.
Ticks from spring to fall
Ticks are a fact of life in Missouri, especially in the Ozarks and along wooded trails. The lone star tick is the one you will see most, and it can carry ehrlichiosis, an illness that affects dogs as well as people. A short Boxer coat makes ticks easier to spot, so run your hands over the ears, neck, armpits and toes after every hike. Ask your vet which tick preventive makes sense for the places you walk.
Algae on lakes and ponds
A Boxer that loves water will want to jump into every farm pond and lake cove it sees. In summer and early fall, some Missouri lakes and ponds grow blue-green algae that can poison a dog within hours. The water may look like pea soup, or show streaks or scum in green, blue or brown. Keep your dog out of anything that looks off, rinse it after every swim, and check the state's algae bloom reports before a lake weekend.
Everyday Life With a Boxer in Missouri
Daily life with a Boxer in Missouri follows the seasons. Spring and fall are the easy months, with cool mornings for long walks and evenings for a game of fetch in the yard. Summer pushes most exercise to early morning, with tug, puzzle toys and short training sessions indoors to burn energy during the heat of the day. Winter brings cold snaps and the odd ice storm, and a short-coated Boxer will want a jacket and shorter outings when sidewalks turn slick. Expect a strong, bouncy dog that can knock small children over in play during its first two years, so teach calm greetings early. Boxers drool after drinking, snore at night and shed a little all year. They also dislike long hours alone, so if both adults commute, plan for a midday walker or a friend who can drop by. A fenced yard is a real help in Missouri's suburbs and small towns.
What a Boxer Puppy Costs in Missouri
You will find the price on each puppy's card. The price page explains what it covers. What delivery to Missouri costs depends on the method you choose and how far it is.
Missouri Questions, Answered
Can a Boxer cope with a Missouri summer?
Yes, with planning. Boxers handle Missouri's spring and fall well, but humid summer afternoons are hard on a short-nosed dog. Walk early and late, give plenty of water and shade, and keep a cool room indoors for the hottest part of the day. Many owners treat July and August as indoor months with short outings, then make up for it when the weather breaks in September.
Can I take a Boxer to the lake in Missouri?
Usually, yes. Many Missouri lakes and state parks allow leashed dogs, though dogs are generally kept off public swimming beaches. Boxers are not strong natural swimmers, so a well-fitted dog life jacket is worth having on a boat or dock. Check for blue-green algae before you let your dog in the water, and bring fresh drinking water so it does not drink from the lake.
Can I drive from Kansas City to Macedonia to pick up my puppy?
It is about 790 miles, about 12 hours on the road from Kansas City. That is two long days of driving there and back, so ground delivery or a flight nanny usually makes more sense.
See the full list of questions, or read about Boxer life in Iowa.
Missouri Family Looking for a Boxer?
Send us a message from Springfield, Columbia or anywhere in Missouri, and we will explain pickup, delivery and the flight nanny option for you.