Quick Facts:

Group classification: Mastiff, AKC Working

Country of origin: Germany

Date of origin: 16th-17th centuries

Weight M: 65–75 lb (29–34 kg) Height M: 22-25 inches

Weight F: 50–60 lb (23–27 kg) Height F: 21-23.5 inches

Life expectancy: 10-12 years

Overview

Dignified yet very playful, a boxer is a dog that inspire can be able to inspire great loyalty from people who have had chance to own them. It originate s from Germany but history of its breed can be traced back to Tibet in the 16- 17 centuries .They are thought to be origin of an extinct dog breed known as Bullenbeisser. They are easy to care and maintain and loves being in the company of people quite a lot. They could be wary of strange people and gets very defensive. The boxer is always a lively and energetic dog often active and should be kept busy to avoid problems.

Characteristics

The Boxers head is very distinctive and is its unique feature. They are usually fawn or brindle colored or sometimes could be all white bodied. Many of them will feature white patches allover their bodies. The adult boxer will weigh between 55 to 70 pounds while their heights vary in their sexes. Male Boxers can be 22 to 25 inches tall whereas the females would be 21 to 23 inches tall. Boxers originally used to be “cropped and docked” breed but this technique has been banned by animal right groups and the public in general.

Temperament

Temperament is of paramount importance in the Boxer. When with people and children it is fundamentally playful but could also be patient and tolerant. It is usually deliberate and worried of strangers and may exhibit curiosity. It is fearless and riotous when threatened . However he responds to friendly overtures .It has great instincts to hearing and does quite well as a guard dog. It’s always very alert and exhibit great strength and vigor although dignified and self assured. It is a desirable companion , very intelligent, loyal and easy to train. However if it exhibits evidences of shyness and not being alert or dignified, it should be severely controlled.

Care

The Boxer has a very smooth glossy and sort haired coat that is very easy to groom. A firm bristle brush should be used to brush the coat regularly and bathing should be also included when necessary to ensure tidiness. It is recommended to avoid unnecessary bathing for this kind of breed. It is always a very clean dog and like to groom himself by licking its. The shed hair averagely and do not cause a nuisance.

Training

By nature the boxer is generally a passionate dog and very powerful too. The owner should therefore to learn and understand how to train it so as to harness its courage, loyalty and reliability. The boxers make exceptional watch dogs. Just for the reason that they do not back off from anything. They are also admirable as family dogs as they as get along very well with children. They will always need a lot of exercises and should always be taken out for to walk and exercise lest it develops obedience problems.

Health

There are five conditions that could severely affect the boxer breed which are frequently genetic conditions. These conditions are the hyperthyroidism, boxer cardiomyopathy, corneal dystrophy and aortic or the sub-aortic stenosis (AS, SAS). A part from this infection that the boxer is generally prone to, it is definitely a strong and powerful dog.

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