About The Breed- A Boxers Profile

   Boxer Dogs are a working class breed originally bred from an English Bulldog specifically part of the mastiff group and were originally conceived in Germany. Markings can be a fawn or brindle with white markings denoting a flashy appearance or Boxer dogs can be all white, a more rare occurrence.

   Boxer dogs have a great temperament and are rarely aggressive making them a wonderful family pet. In some instances they can be trained to be a wonderful guard dog as well. They are very independent and will require considerable training. Boxer dogs are very smart and respond very well to dog training. Boxer Dogs thrive on learning and making their owners happy; they love treats and will comply readily for them. Our Boxer dog " Scout " knew the 5 basic commands at just a few weeks: sit, up, stay, come and down.

   Boxer Dogs are very energetic and require more exercise and play time than other breeds. The Boxer Dog is known to mature slowly and will have a puppy temperament for up to two years. I know people that own boxer dogs that live in apartments, although it can be done I don’t recommend this environment as they will have to be confined to much of the time. In my opinion a yard is a must to allow the Boxer dog some freedom during the day. We will discuss in a latter article what will become of your yard.

   The Boxer Dog is an inside pet basically for one reason, they can’t handle extreme temperatures  hot or cold. Because of there scrunched up nose they are part of the   brachycephalic breed (wide head and short nose) they don’t process cold air in the way that a retriever might. The short turned up nose also prevents a boxer dog from properly cooling itself down in extreme heat. For the most part a boxer dog can stay outside during the summer months provided you supply ample water and shade. I always bring our dog in at night.

   Unfortunately boxer dogs are susceptible to a few serious health concerns including: tumors, heart issues, seizures, thyroid issues, food allergies, epilepsy and cancer. Getting your dog from a reputable Boxer breeder is a must so that these health concerns can be minimized. A good Boxer breeder will do genetic testing on there dogs so that possible genetic defects can be bred out.

   The Boxer Dog is a wonderful breed but you as the potential owner must do your homework and make sure that the boxer breed will fit your type of lifestyle. I hope you have enjoyed this article on the Boxer Dog breed.