if you are already decided to go for a Boxer dog and want to learn everything about this breed, you surely will find this information interesting.
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Boxer Dog History
Where Boxer dog originated?
Boxers were originated from Germany.
The main reason why it was bred was for hunting reasons among aristocratic people. This took place in the nineteenth century and it is important to mark that the features that made Boxers needed at that time are still present in this breed.
Average Size of Boxers
The length should be around 23 or 25 inches. The weight average size should be between 66 to 70 lbs. for male Boxers and 55 to 60 lbs for female boxers.
Type of Boxer Colors
Fawn and Brindle are the AKC Boxer breed standard colors; if you find any other, it means the dog is of a mixed Boxer breed.
White boxers are not AKC certificate breed but are Boxers.
Eyes
The eyes are brown or dark brown, big and with diamond shape,
Ears
Tend to be cropped to give the animal a better hearing capability and to deepen their presence. The lower jaw extends beyond the upper one and this causes the dog to provoke a very strong bite. This was especially useful when it came to activities such as hunting and holding preys.
Coat
The Boxer coat is made of short, shiny and smooth hair; plus, it is very tight to the body and this gives an image of fitness and strong muscles. The coat sheds around the year, but there is no intensive grooming needed as other long hair dog breeds.
Shed
Many people assume that a Boxer doesnt Shed much because it has such short fur. They are surprised a Boxer actually Sheds a good deal more than they thought.
Boxer Grooming Recommendations:
- Brush your Boxer outside: If you brush them inside of your home many of the short hairs may make their way out of the brush and into your carpet or furniture.
- Economical fur off: Use a piece of tape to get the fur off of your furniture or clothing, this works really good when you are in a pinch.
- The short coat doesn’t allow this breed to be kept under extreme weather.
Boxer Dog Health Problems
Boxers suffer important diseases; some of the most important health problems for Boxers are cardiomyopathy, subaortic stenosis, skins tumors, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia and corneal dystrophy.
Temperament
Socializing a Boxer at an early age with other dogs and other animals, even cats, is always a good way to assure your companion not only happiness but also mental health and stability.
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Are boxers good dogs?
Yes, the Boxer’s Temperament is so wonderful that it can easily make the dog become the best companion and pet. It is important to keep a Boxer healthy and happy to assure it with the proper amount of exercise and companionship because otherwise it can transform your Boxer aggressive or destructive dog.
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How is the boxer temperament with children?
The Boxer is truly affectionate and loving, although is very tolerant and patient dog; Boxers are great family pets that share joyous and entertaining moments with the people they love.
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Are Boxers good guard dogs?
If properly trained, yes, the Boxers are great watchdog since it displays a protective and caring temperament. Although they are quite obedient dogs that are easy to train, they need firm leaders to follow since they can easily develop strong temperaments and consider themselves as their own leaders.
Diet
The Boxer can easily suffer from flatulence; ulcers and digestive complications so if you provide your dog with the wrong dog food these conditions can not only appear but also become really serious.
One of the major problems of a Boxer’s diet is that if you constantly feed your dog with processed food you will find that your dog wont be able to process it thoroughly since they contain too much corn, wheat and other cereals. These ingredients are hard to digest and Boxers really suffer their presence.
The food that is normally sold in the market is processed with flavors and additives that may be harmful to your dog. You must therefore choose especially prepared aliments that are low in fat but high in protein coming from meat.
If you do not trust such dog food, you can always prepare your own food. This should be composed of 60% meat (top quality meat of course and preferably chicken mixed with bones, although beef is also a possibility), 20% of vegetables and fruits (especially lettuce, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, pumpkin, cucumber, apple, banana, pears. Avoid onions and potatoes) and 20% of a combination of yogurt, eggs and natural oils.
How much does a boxer puppy cost?
In general Boxers price range between $500 and $2500.
Some Factors to determinate the puppies price:
- Is it a pure breed Boxer?
- Is this Boxer an AKC registered puppy?
- Is this Boxer puppy ready to show?
- Has the Boxer excellent bloodline?
- Has this Boxer puppy Champion Sired?
How to take a free Boxer?
Adopting a Boxer from a rescue center is the best way to get a free Boxer, as you can see, not only you are going to take a free Boxer, but you help to the Boxer rescue center.
Where can I buy a Boxer?
We high recommend buying a Boxer puppy from an AKC Boxer dog breeder in your local area.
We are sure, you are going to spend more money buying a Boxer from an AKC Boxer breeder, but you will save money in the near future because in general AKC Boxer breeders are responsible kennels breeding healthy certificated Boxers.
Tips Before buy a Boxer puppy
- Certificate with the breeder that the dog is healthy.
- Do not take the dog home before he is 8 weeks old because this is the time it takes to run the needed tests.
- Check out the dog breeder reputation. Find information about the dog breeder, such are they an AKC registered Boxer dog breeder?
- Buying a certificated AKC pure breed Boxer, not only you will save money for health problems,but you will have dog for long time.
More Useful resources
- Wikipedia
- Perros Boxer all in spanish
- AKC - American Kennel Club