The Boxer is a medium sized, short haired fawn or
brindle dog, of a strong, playful breed originated in Germany.
Based on 2006 American Kennel Club statistic,
Boxers are the seventh most popular breed of dog in the United
States, a position they have held since 2002.
The appearance of the Boxer is quite
stunning. Powerful and sleek with an imposing appearance and loud
bark, the Boxer is a fantastic watchdog. While their looks may be
intimidating, This breed makes a wonderful family pet.
While the Boxer is a great dog and very popular
this is an active breed so one should keep a few things in mind.
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You do not mind excited and rambunctious dogs.
Boxer’s are generally very active and love to jump and bounce
around. If you love playing with and being entertained by your
dog, the Boxer is for you!
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A Boxer makes a lot of amusing noises. If you want
a quiet dog, you may want to think about another breed. However,
if you love Boxers and are amused by the many noises one can make,
this is the dog for you! The Boxer, along with other mastiff
breeds such as the Pug dog were breed to have flat faces and wide
noses. Because of the shape of a Boxer's head and face, a Boxer
will:
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Snort
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Sneeze
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Grunt
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Snore
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Pass gas, otherwise known as flatulence. All dogs
do this, the Boxer may just be a bit less discrete
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The Boxer is, in general, a bit stubborn. While
this breed may not immediately follow every command and in some
cases play a mental game with you called, "Who's the Boss?", with
patience and consistency the Boxer breed can be trained. If you
are looking for the easy way out, this breed is not for you. If
you are looking for a dog that needs interactive and effort from
their owner to be fully trained and you are happy to do it, a
Boxer will fit well into your life.
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The Boxer can display some destructive behavior if
not properly stimulated throughout the day. Just as a human would
have a difficult time sitting in 1 room all day, alone and without
entertainment, so does the Boxer. The breed needs an owner who
is able to provide them with walks, exercise, bathing, meals,
playtime and plenty of interesting dog toys. If a Boxer is given
enough attention and activity when their owner is home, they will
most likely settle down and behavior well when left home alone.
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The Boxer is on the top of the medium sized dog
breeds. While a dog of any size can live in any sized home, space
should be considered before bringing a Boxer home. While the
Boxer can make do with living in a small apartment, having a
larger living area is best for the Boxer breed. Boxer behavior
dictates that this breed generally loves to run around and have
room to jump and play, even as an adult.
