A guardian with four legs, a loyal heart, and a goofy spirit
BOXER BREED INFORMATION
History
Boxers can be traced back to Germany but are thought to go back to the Assyrian empire. They are thought to defend from the breed known as the Bullenbeisser. This means bull biter. The Bullenbeisser was used for big game hunting. They were used to hunt bear, bison, and wild boar. In the 1800s when the German nobles were no longer favored the Bullenbeisser was crossed with smaller-mastiff breeds from England. The boxer as we know and love today was created. Their name comes from the way they use their front paws to play or defend themselves, which resembles a boxer. Boxers are now used for many different disciplines. They have been used as a war dog, police dog, cattle work, and protection to list a few. They are incredible athletes. The first Boxer registered into AKC was in 1904. A Boxer has even won the Westminster dog show!
Size
Expect a Boxer male to be 23-25 inches in height and a Boxer female to be 21.5-23.5.
Weight
Boxer males will weigh between 64-80 pounds. The females weigh between 49- 65 pounds.
Life Span
The Boxer life expectancy is 10-12 years.
Exercise
Boxers were bred to be active, working dogs. They can have a high prey drive. Boxers tend to be high energy and need to have an outlet for that energy. Boxers should be supervised around children because they can be rambunctious at times. We have had wonderful luck integrating them into our family with our kids.
Training
As with any dog early socialization and training are essential. Puppy training classes are a wonderful thing to enroll your puppy in. Working on basic obedience at an early age will benefit you and your dog for the dog’s entire life. They are intelligent but can become bored with repetition. Keeping training fun, interesting, and challenging will help you succeed with your Boxer.
Nutrition
There are a variety of quality foods to choose from. Working with your breeder and veterinaran to decide which food is best for your dog. Maintaining a good weight is crucial to the longevity of your companion. Overweight dogs can develop a host of problems.
Grooming
Boxers require minimal grooming. They require to be brushed once or twice a week. They do not need to be bathed often. They do need to have their nails trimmed and teeth brushed to maintain regular health.
Health
Boxers thrive best living indoors with their family or in a temperature controlled environment at the least. They do not tolerate extreme cold or extreme heat well. Hip dysplasia, heart conditions, and degenerative myelopathy are a few health issues to watch a Boxer for.
Their loyalty, quirky disposition, and fun-loving personality make them the perfect family dog!
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