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Boxer Breed Profile

The boxer dog is a worthy and entertaining yet. Often wary of strangers, which inspires great loyalty among those who had one. This easy to maintain, smooth coated dog loves his people. It is highly trainable and wants to please, and like many active breeds is best to stay busy to avoid problems.

The boxer is a German based race. They are alive and can be high energy dogs. Each is unique and individual, although not as popular now as in the past, which have a special place in American history as well.

Going back in history the race tracks of the sixteenth-seventeenth centuries in Tibet. It is believed that the remains of boxer dogs referred to as the Bullenbeisser while other sources mention a dog named Bouldogue of Measure. Were used to hunt wild boar, and his ears were grown to keep pigs in the ownership of the dog's ears. A family pet when not to conduct this activity who were raised with the principles of English Bulldog, Boxer creating for the first time in 1800. They were once used for bullbaiting. Some of these dogs were all white, a color that is banned from conformation shows today and the acceptance rule is not a color.

At the turn of the century were brought to the U.S. after being established as a working breed and the police. The AKC recognized the first Boxer champion in 1915, but was 34 years, until the race came together truly national attention. For a time in the 1940's and shows the 50 dogs were covered by magazines and other sports. Hot dogs are noted and followed and in the 1940's Bang was caused a sensation by being selected as Best In Show in 2-1/2 months. Westminster and 121 won Best In Show win more than six years. It is reported that in one show a questionable boxer loss led to a riot.

Today in the regulation of these dogs are up 23 to 25 inches with females slightly smaller. Balance is essential that the dog is presented as a well-muscled athlete. They are fawn or brindle and may have white spots, no more than third layer is always white.

The Boxer is an active dog, both physically and mentally. Keep them busy with games, regular exercise and play is essential. Dogs are nice for families and single people. Some tend to be aggressive toward small pets, especially cats, so it's worth special training to the puppy if you have other pets. They are intelligent dogs that love to learn. Can be a little independent thinking, and it is worth noting that the balance by insisting on obedience to pick your battles in training issues.

The Boxer is a beautiful dog, athletic, with a great combination of sweetness however, the ability to rise to defend their family if needed. The only way he uses is forelegs to fight (or play) gave the name Boxer. This is a race that can get 65 to 80 pounds, so it is worth noting that training is needed at the outset.

Health problems that can affect boxers include hip dysplasia, aortic stenosis (a heart defect), Boxer cardiomyopathy, thyroid disorders, corneal dystrophy, scabies (which is easy to treat but it indicates a weakness in the immune system), cancer, swelling, allergies and in white boxers, often deafness. Fortunately, many of these you can try and discard the transmission of genetic defects. For dogs that are affected, can cause serious problems and it is better to know and deal to health problems as soon as possible.

It is also worth noting that like many short-nosed breeds, the structure of the head can cause problems in the heat and humidity. For this reason you should pay particular attention to keeping the dogs cool and do not exercise when it is dangerously hot outside.

From point of view of raising a typical litter size is six pups. Due to health problems in the breed, health testing should always be done before breeding to ensure that they are not passing along traits that condemn the puppies to a bad (and short) life.

The fighters are still used for police K-9 work. They have a friendly nature, prey and able to work effectively in the sport of Schutzhund, and for obedience, agility, dogs and personal. Has been used as a war dog and a guide dog. Have been used as messengers and guards, search and rescue and detection work. Some are used for competition flyball and therapy dogs.

The Boxer has a tendency to love life – to put all their energy on what they are doing. They can be very persistent, if want something pretty bad! They are affectionate and sometimes forget their manners and size when they excited to see a friend.

Boxers with good care can live well into adolescence. The preparation is minimal – occasional baths, toenail trimming and general care. As an occasional short hair can brush down help shine the hair and remove hair and dander of age, but the boxer is mostly a low-maintenance dog in terms of preparation.

An unfortunate thing to consider is the advent of breed specific legislation in many areas. Although often not directly include the Boxer, many people with breeds that are affected have already taken to calling "Boxer crosses." The kick that can come much later, like good boxers have a gentle disposition, but may be charged and grouped with other dogs based on appearance. It is worth making sure you have proof of your dog is a boxer * * depending on where you live and local laws Earnhardt Jr., Charlton Heston, Sylvester Stallone, Humphrey Bogart, Nat King Cole, Lauren Bacall and Shirley MacLaine.

As the popularity of the city are the dog of choice in Knoxville and the second in DesMoines, Kansas City, Louisville and Omaha. Held the third place in Baltimore, Charlotte, Cleveland and Memphis and made the top five in a series of other cities. At the national level in the list of Thay AKC ranked sixth in 2007.

If you are looking for a dog that can combine the serious with a clown – operating with a personality dog ​​house – and the sweetness with the desire to protect his family all the odds, consider a boxer. They are never boring and we could learn some of them in the joy of enjoying life! If you have a little space for a big dog and an active lifestyle to keep them occupied, consider a fighter for next pet.

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