Dog Breeds - Boxer

The Boxer was developed in Munich, Germany during the 19th century originally bred for hunting and guarding. In World War I the German military used Boxers for guard, messenger, carrying and attack duties. It wasn’t until after the war that the Boxer rose in popularity becoming a well-known breed. The boxer originated from a German dog breed called the “German Bullenbeisser” that was fine-tuned to become a smaller, faster breed called “Brabanter”. The Brabanter breed was then mixed with English Bulldog, Mastiff and some Terrier breeds to create the Boxer. Although it is unknown where this breed got its name it is believed that they are named Boxer because they use their front paws to paw at everything. They love to jump and are described as making a boxing motion with their front paws when they fight or jump around.

Boxers are a very patient breed which makes them excellent pets for families with children. The Boxer can quickly switch from being playful and rambunctious to calm and serious when needed. The ability to calm down and be patient with children is a highly respected quality of this breed. If socialized properly Boxers get along well with other pets. They are very alert and usually weary of strangers which make them great watchdogs. When threatened, this breed becomes extremely brave and courageous. Today Boxers are used as guide and services dogs, police dogs, therapy dogs and are sometimes used to herd livestock.

Boxers are low maintenance when it comes to grooming. Their short coat is easy to brush and only requires a quick brushing once a week. They should only be bathed when necessary to help preserve their natural oils to keep their skin healthy. Boxers are a very athletic and strong breed that require a great deal of daily exercise and a lot of attention from its owner. They are an intelligent breed, but can be stubborn. A firm and consistent approach must be taken when training this breed. Thorough training should take place at a young age to nurture and bring out the best qualities of this well-rounded breed.

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Boxer Breed Information
Breed Group	Working group
Coat	Short and smooth
Color(s)	Fawn and brindle, may have white markings
Size	50-70 lbs
Weight	21-25 inches
Exercise:	Requires a lot of exercise
Temperament	Energetic, Playful, Intelligent, Loyal, Affectionate, Courageous
Trainability	Can be trained with a firm and consistent approach
Average Lifespan	11-14 years
Common Health Problems	Epilepsy, Abnormal dentition, Aortic and arotid body tumors, Aortic stenosis, Atrial septal defects, Cystinuria, Fibrosarcoma, Intervertebral disk disease, Mastocytoma, Pulmonic stenosis, Hip dysplasia, Cancer
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Dog Breeds - Boxer

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