They are sensitive to temperature so should not be exposed to very high or very low temperature. If sufficiently exercised it may do okay in an apartment life. This active dog needs lots of daily exercise like long walk and jog. Its coat should be brushed occasionally with a firm bristle brush, and bathed only when necessary. Boxer is a wonderful family pet apart from that he is used as Police dog and Guard dog.īoxer is an average shedder, its short and smooth coat is easy to groom. He is cautious towards strangers and is an excellent watch dog. Along with their cousins, the Bulldog and Mastiff, Boxers have ancestors that can be traced to the ancient Assyrians, as long ago as 2000 B.C. This breed is sensitive and responsive to commands and is very easy to train, with proper training they can do well with other pets. He is very loyal to his family and mingles very well with children. The color of the coat comes in different shades of fawn and brindle, often with white markings.īoxer is a very active, intelligent, dignified, agile, brave and obedient dog. It has a short, smooth and shiny coat which lies tight to the body. The boxers coat is short and sheds moderately. Their feet are compact and the toes are arched. Their tails generally are docked and carried high. Boxers ears fold over naturally, but traditionally, their ears have been cropped to stand erect. Boxer has a very short muzzle with the lower jaw extends beyond the upper jaw well proportioned head wrinkle in forehead broad and black nose dark brown eyes ears set at the highest points of the skull, either cropped or uncropped front legs are straight and back legs are well muscled tail is small, set high and generally docked. They have a broad, deep chest and a relatively short, strong back. This is a medium sized and square built dog.

It was first imported to America during World War I and now has become one of the most popular breed in the world.īoxer may derived its name from the way it stands up on its hind legs and batting at its opponent, appears as if boxing with its front paws. Boxer was originally used for hunting and holding prey, dog fighting etc,and perhaps the first breed to be employed as military dog in Germany. This breed was derived from several other mastiff type dog breeds. The Boxer was developed in Germany during late 1800’s.

Boxer dog breed facts