rehoming a dog (44)

At 14 months my daughter could wrestle Nico to the floor. It's a case of going with what you know and trust. Personally I'd never leave my child with a jack russell or a Yorkie (don't bite me small dog lovers.
I have no issue with my breed choice - it's just finding the right dog.

never ever ever in a million years could I or would I recommend a rottie with kids - it's a nature v nurture thing with them, the breed has some inherent characteristics that make them an unwise choice around kids.
I love dogs but they are one of the breeds that I'd prob never have. If I was single and had the space, security and time then it might be different.
I don't think any dog is "bad" - bad owners, bad choices, bad training is generally the problem.
Anyway, I want a boxer not a debate

I got mail! Thought it was going to be offers of boxers for sale but it's just men

Well said - its never actually a case of what is in the genetics - its always down to how the dog is raised and trained, bad owners give so many dog breeds such a bad name, I've known plety of 'dangergous' dog breeds who when owned by proper owners never give any problems or issues regarding violence or bad behaviour, people think they know how to raise and train dogs - but so few actually do, its as simple as going to a class, or even just reading a book or on the net about dog training. I can highly recommend Leerburg who mainly trains difficult dogs and severely aggressive dogs and also has vast success with training police and miltary dogs - but any of his info will work on any dog in fairness, he has great methods and insight into issues and dog psychology. So that's my recommendation for anyone who has or wants a dog, if you dont put the time into training you wont be happy with your dog.

Again, I'm not here for arguments either (or at boxer at the moment!) But felt I had to support the OP in this great decision and again when I read the above post.

thanks