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Boxer
(Deutscher
Boxer) (German Boxer)
Greta, a good example of an American Boxer
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Pronunciation |
Boxer |
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Description |
The Boxer's body is compact and powerful and the
shiny, close-fitting coat comes in fawn, brindle, white and various shades of
red, with white markings. White Boxers cannot be registered with some Kennel
Clubs. The tail is usually docked. Ear cropping is optional. (Docking and
cropping is illegal in some countries.) Its head should be in proportion to its
body, lean and unwrinkled. Its lower jaw extends beyond its upper one,
curving upward. Neither teeth nor tongue are to show when the mouth is
closed. The nose is large and black with very open nostrils. Eyes dark. The neck
should be round, strong, and muscular, without dewlap. The body should be
square. The tail is carried high. Its front legs should be straight and
parallel. |
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Temperament |
The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful,
curious and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn, but can be
stubborn and sneaky. The Boxer is a good dog for competitive obedience. Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with the family. Loyal and
affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along so well with children.
A well brought-up and properly socialized Boxer will also get along with his own
kind and other household pets. However one Boxer owner reported; their Boxer is
best friends with their many barn cats and second dog, but will chase and eat
their ducks and other farm birds. The female boxer will often get into fights
with other female dogs, trying to display her dominance. If one owns a female
boxer and another female dog, they will get along and even play most of the
time, however they will most likely fight from time to time. It has been said that the name Boxer came from
the way the Boxer likes to use is front paws for just about everything. If you
have ever watched a Boxer go about his business you may have noticed the way he
paws at his toys, food bowl and you for that matter, in a very playful cat-like
way. Some Boxers have been known to paw at their food or water bowl if they are
empty. Playfully barking, pawing and playing with the bowl, flipping it
upside-down and putting their front paws on the top of the bowl, sliding it
around the house barking and whining until someone fills it for them. It looks
like a silly game, but the Boxer knows what he is trying to tell you, he's
hungry! While participating the sport of schutzhund, Boxers are known to
jump up and use their front paws as if they are boxing. They are very clownish
and playful and have been known to grab and carry
ANYTHING around including your knickknacks if he thinks he can get away with it. The
Boxer's nature is to protect you, your family, and your home. Known visitors
will be welcomed boisterously. They are always keen to work and play.
Boxers need lots of human companionship. They can be rather boisterous and even
in old age are still extremely athletic. Teach the Boxer not to be boisterous
and especially not to jump up at people. Boxers
LOVE to jump. This breed is noted for courage and makes great guard dogs.
Boxers have a wide use in military and police work. Training should start young
and be firm and consistent. This breed requires a dominant owner. An excellent
watchdog, the Boxer will restrain an intruder in the same way a Bulldog
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.) Bitches
21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Weight: Dog 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg.) Bitches 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some major concerns are cardiomyopathy and other heart problems, sub-aortic
stenosis, and thyroid. Can be prone to skin allergies. Sometimes prone to epilepsy and hip dysplasia. From age eight on they
are more likely to get tumors than other breeds. Tendency for allergies. These dogs may drool and snore. May have excessive
flatulence. Some white Boxers are prone to deafness. |
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Living Conditions |
Boxers will do okay in an apartment if
sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least
an average-sized yard. Boxers do best in temperate climates as the breed can
chill easily in cold weather and have trouble cooling off in very hot weather. |
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Exercise |
An active, athletic breed,
Boxers need daily work or exercise, as well as a long brisk,
daily walk. They also enjoy
fetching a ball or other sessions of play. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 11-14 years |
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Litter Size |
2 - 10 puppies - Average 6 |
Grooming |
The Boxer's smooth, short-haired coat is easy to
groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary, for it
removes the natural oils from the skin. Boxers are very clean and groom
themselves like cats. This breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
The Boxer's ancestors were two German mastiff type
dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. They were later crossed with the
powerful ancestors of the Mastiff and Bulldog. Early on, these dogs were prized
for hunting, bull baiting, and for pulling carts. A bit farther down the family
tree, Boxer ancestors became cattle dogs, and were used to round up livestock.
They were also popular circus and theater dogs because they learned tricks so
easily. Breeding was rather indiscriminate until the first Boxer studbook was
started in 1904, stabilizing the breed standard. In spite of its German origins,
"Boxer" is an English name that suitably describes the dog's punchy
fighting style. Though early Boxers may have been quite ferocious, the breed
today is a very gentle, loving family companion. Some of the Boxer's talents are
watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue,
competitive obedience, schutzhund and performing tricks. Breeders are breeding
two types of Boxers, the German Boxer and the American Boxer. The German Boxers
have bigger heads and are generally more muscular than American Boxers. |
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Mastiff, AKC Working |
Recognition |
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
CCR, CKC, APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Boxer Posters and Prints!
Greta, Sadie and Caesar, all American Boxers
Bruno, (left) a 5 month old
brindle Boxer puppy with Allie (right) a 7 year old fawn Boxer, out
for a walk. Boxers are high energy dogs and need to be walked daily.
Without proper exercise they can get themselves into a lot of
mischief. Be sure to walk your Boxer beside or behind you, keeping
slack on the leash (no tension), never let him pull in front of you.
Beta at 3 ˝ weeks old
Boxer
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