Should you get a Boxer Dog?
Boxers are incredibly loyal and form strong bonds with their owners, making them excellent companions and family pets. Boxers are also intelligent and easy to train, which makes them suitable for both experienced and first-time dog owners.
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The Boxer breed originated
in Germany in the late 1890’s. It is not clear where the Boxer name came from, but some believe it arose from their tendency to stand on their back legs and “box” with their front paws. The modern Boxer is a descendant of a now-extinct dog breed called the Bullenbeisser, which was a hunting dog used to hunt wild boar and deer as far back as the 16th century.
There were 3 sizes of Bullenbeisser.
They were eventually developed into 3 separate breeds.
The heavy Bullenbeisser-Mastiff
The large Bullenbeisser crossed with the Deerhound-Great Dane
The small Bullenbeisser crossed with Bulldog-Boxer
Before breeding Boxers
with Bulldogs in the mid-1800’s all early Boxer dogs were either fawn or brindle in color with a black mask. After Bulldog DNA was introduced – the first white Boxers appeared.
Boxers have perpetual energy
they are always ready to go-run, play and jump. They NEED exercise-crave it. Boxers stay “puppies” playful and energetic for a long time. It may take about three years for them to start to calm down a bit!
According to FCI Breed Standard
the Boxer dog can reach up to 25 inches in height and up to 80 pounds in weight. Their short coat may come in the following colors:
“Fawn or brindle: Fawn comes in various shades from light
fawn to dark deer red but the most attractive shades are in the middle
range (red fawn). Black mask. The brindle variety: fawn background
of varying shades has dark or black stripes running parallel to ribs.”
“White markings, if present, should be of such distribution as to enhance the dog’s appearance, but may not exceed one-third of the entire coat.”
A white Boxer dogs not meet breed standard for coat color.
Are White Boxers Pure Bred?
Up to 25% of all Boxer puppies are born white. They are not albino. While it is true that they may suffer from additional health problems (deafness)-70-75% are born without health issues.
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In this Same Research
the Boxer ranks 21 out of 124 breeds in aggression towards other UNFAMILIAR dogs. They also rank high, 39th, in aggression towards UNFAMILIAR humans. Essentially, if a strange dog or person approaches their territory they are likely to react with barking, growling or bearing of teeth, and in extreme cases, snapping, biting or lunging.
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In the Landmark Book
entitled, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. In his book, the Boxer ranks 48th out of 138 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 25 to 40 repetitions and obey first commands more than 50% of the time. This puts them in the “average working and obedience intelligence” category. In contrast, the most intelligent breeds will learn the same command in 5 repetitions or less and the least intelligent, 80-100 repetitions!
There is no such thing as a black
PUREBRED Boxer. They do not have the genes to produce an all black coat. You may see a very dark reverse brindle coat-but never pure black.
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Boxer Facts-Final Thoughts
Boxers, aka Deutscher Boxers, are truly remarkable creatures. Their versatility as service dogs, guard dogs, therapy dogs, and even police dogs showcases their intelligence and adaptability. They have come a long way since their origins as the Bullenbeisser and have become one of the most popular breeds worldwide. With their strong jaws and excellent physical abilities, they are not only good watchdogs but also excel in police work. Boxers are also known for their strong hind legs making them incredible jumpers with impressive speed, boasting top running speeds of over 36 mph! Despite their muscular build, Boxers are known for being gentle and patient, making them excellent therapy dogs that are great with children. They are sensitive to extreme hot and cold weather conditions, due to short coats and Brachycephalic facial structure. If you’re considering adding a dog to your family, getting a Boxer can be a good idea. Their undershot jaw, floppy ears and goofy, playful personalities will bring joy, loyalty, and endless entertainment into any home they enter!
