Boxer Dog Breed

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This breed dog originated in Germany;  still holding onto Deutcher Boxer and German Boxer names. Boxers are classified as a medium sized dog. His long legs, stocky build and square look tend to be the upper half of that category since their physical traits make them look larger than they really are.

The coat of the Boxer is short, smooth hair with the colors of fawn, brindle, with or without white markings with  a black  mask.  Weight of the adult Boxer is 50 to 75 pounds with the female being slight lighter.  Height will be 21 to 25 inches tall.

The blunt short snouts go with their square muzzles. The strong bite they possess is for holding onto their prey as the Boxer maintains his obedience in his work to his master.

Very gentle temperament, considerably above average intelligence is at times questioned. The boxer accepts all aged children and immediate family members quickly yet can be distrustful of strangers, especially when surprised.  Training in the social department is recommended for a trusted companion in the home. The intelligence is ranked #48, however some pet owners disagree.

A female Boxer has generally 6 to 8 pups in a litter. The life span of this breed is 10 to 12 years. The American Kennel Club states Boxers and the sixth most popular breed dog in the United States for the second year in a row. Their debonair look make them a real head turner at dog shows as they follow their owners, obediently. You should read the stipulations for this breed if you wish to show your Boxer since many requirements are very precise.

Some Boxers have stubbed tails or ones that are docked. Such controversy about that procedure has eliminated that docking as part of a law in some countries so you will see both a tail and stub too.

If you have seen a white Boxer, this canine is around 20%, either deaf in one ear or both.  The picture above is of a 3 month old, healthy Boxer pup which might lose some of the white as he matures.

Loyalty and cleanliness along with honesty make this a valued pet. They are playful, energetic, active and require adequate exercise to prevent boredom. If they are with other pets, training is recommended for social conditioning. Highly trainable, they clicker train easily. This cliker is a device held by the owner/trainer to get attention at lesson training.

Through research, mentioned by UK Kennel Club health survey, Boxers have an extremely low heart rate when  acepromazine, a sedative,  is used at the veterinarian. Keep this in mind if you have a Boxer, know someone who does or plan on adopting a Boxer yourself. Do not over exercise puppies as damage to their growing bones might ensue. Upon reaching Adulthood, the Boxer makes an excellent running buddy.

When you select a Boxer for a pet, you will have a charming canine, a great protector, good guard dog, trusted messenger and possibly a therapy dog for nursing homes and hospitals. Their service abilities are used by police and assisting the visually impaired too.