BOXER

Boxers were originally a hunting dog, however throughout the years they have become a great companion, police and military dog. Boxers are a direct result of a mid nineteenth-century crossing between a Bullenbeisser (now extinct) and a Bulldog. They have very muscular bodies, a thick, deep well developed chest, drop ears that naturally incline forward a noticeable underbite, wrinkles on the forehead and muzzle, and a long whiplike tail. Unfortunately their ears are sometimes cropped and tail can sometimes be docked. 

They have a short, glossy flat coat that sheds minimally and needs to be brushed lightly. Most Boxers are fawn and brindle mixed with some white, though there are all white Boxers, these are prone to allergies and other medical issues. Their nails need to be kept quite short and they have a bouncy yet powerful gait. They are squarely built and range from 60 to 80 lbs. They need a well balanced diet as this breed has a tendency to be overweight and can have gastrointestinal sensitivities. 

Due to the breed’s short snout care must be taken when temperatures start rising. They tend not to do very well in very hot or very cold weather.

Boxers can be quite a handful when they are not exercised and trained adequately. Remember they got their name due to their tendency to stand on their back legs and bat with their front paws, appearing to box. They love a large fenced yard to romp around in and, once trained, are a loving, loyal family dog.