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- Boxer: origin
- Boxer: physical characteristics
- boxer: personality
- Boxer: health
- Boxer: care
- Boxer: behavior
- Boxer: education
- Curiosities
O german boxer dog it is a working dog breed and molosso type company. It is a medium-sized dog used as a watchman for many years. It's a cross between a brabant bullenbeisser it is a old bulldog, races already extinct.
It first appeared in Munich (Germany) in a breeder named von Dom. During the First and Second World War, the Boxer was used as a messenger dog: it carried communication cables and the bodies of wounded soldiers on the battlefield. It continues to be elected as a police dog in different parts of the world.
On this PeritoAnimal breed page, we teach all about boxer dog including information about your personality, diet, training and education. In short, the description of a Boxer dog.
Source
- Europe
- Germany
- Group II
- muscular
- provided
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- 8-10
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 15-20
- Low
- Average
- High
- Balanced
- Sociable
- very faithful
- Active
- Tender
- Kids
- floors
- Houses
- hiking
- Surveillance
- harness
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
Boxer: origin
Boxer dogs are direct descendants of the Bulldog and the little one bullenbeisser, a breed developed by hunters. O bullenbeisser it was mainly used for hunting large animals, helping hunters to corner and hold prey. The best specimens were used for reproduction because they have good hunting ability, they also sought to enhance certain morphological traits, such as a broad snout, upturned nose and strong bite, qualities that help to perform the tasks better. The breed developed in Germany, thanks to Friedrich Robert, Elard König and R. Höpner, founders of the first "Deutscher Boxer Club" in the year 1895.
The American Kennel Club (ACK) was the first international canine federation to recognize the Boxer in 1904, later it was recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1948 and finally by the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in the year of 1995.
The breed was largely ignored until World War II when the Boxer was used as a war dog to perform various functions, including collecting bodies and sending messages. Likewise, the race was also introduced into official German bodies. Later on, the Boxer breed gained popularity and was especially sought after in the United States. Currently, Boxer puppies are excellent companion dogs.
It is important to mention that the origin of the name generated several discussions among those passionate about the breed. According to the UKC, the term "boxer" is of British origin and was given by the race's predisposition to use its front legs, in the same way as boxers. The truth is, Boxers are puppies that use their front legs as usual. However, another hypothesis is that it derives from the word "Boxl" in German, which was used to colloquially designate the bullenbeisser.
Boxer: physical characteristics
The Boxer dog is a medium size dog. It has a strong, heavy head and a powerful jaw with great mandibular pressure. The muzzle is small and has a black mask that covers it. In the past, the dog's ears and tail were listed, options that are currently rejected by the vast majority of breeders and tutors, in addition to being prohibited.
The neck is strong, round and muscular, as are the hind legs. The chest, ample, gives a great presence to the animal. Generally, it has very short, shiny and smooth fur. The colors of the Boxer dog range from brown, black and brindle. Generally, some specimens have spots and it is also possible to find white or albino Boxers.
The male is generally larger than the female, reaching 63 centimeters in height and around 25 - 30 kilograms without a defined maximum weight.
boxer: personality
The Boxer dog's good sense of smell and his great bravery in the event of a catastrophe have already earned him one of the top positions as fire dog. Its qualities are many, since it is a faithful, vigilant and active dog.
He is a docile dog, loyal to his family and incapable of hurting them.. In some cases, you may be overly protective when you observe or anticipate aggressive behavior towards a member of your pack. Respects the wishes of tutors and is patient with children. It is a territorial and dominant dog that easily alerts the family to the presence of intruders in the home.
He is a very curious dog and creates an affectionate bond with his guardians, from whom he never leaves and who tries not to upset him. It is necessary to correctly socialize a Boxer puppy from a puppy so that the interaction with humans and dogs is perfect. It can be a little brusque when playing, but never mean.
Boxer: health
The tutor must have beware of extreme heat and exercise, as they do not always breathe correctly and may suffer from heatstroke or suffocation in severe cases.
Although the life expectancy of a Boxer dog is generally 10 years, a happy, well-cared for Boxer can have a long life span of up to 13 or 15 years. They are prone to developing cancer and heart disease, hip dysplasia and epilepsy. Pay close attention to gastric torsion and allergies to certain diets.
Your skin is delicate and if you don't have one commode bed or if you spend a lot of time outdoors, you may suffer from calluses on your elbows. It is a dog that must have a resting space inside the house.
Boxer: care
Boxer needs two or three daily walks, in addition to exercising. He loves running and chasing objects that produce some kind of sound, developing his muscles while having fun. It is important that you have a controlled and adequate diet in order not to gain overweight or anorexia.
it is indispensable stimulate him physically and mentally for you to be happy. Furthermore, it is possible to observe that it responds wonderfully to the attention paid to it. The correctly socialized Boxer tends to get along easily with other pets and loves to investigate the scent of plants and various objects. You can live in an apartment or at home, as long as you are provided with daily walks and exercises.
The Boxer appreciates that you take care of both nails, that you clean slops and drools. You should bathe him once a month, more or less regularly. When the Boxer is a puppy, be very careful because the bath must be given with great care so as not to remove the natural protection from its skin.
Boxer: behavior
The Boxer is an excellent therapy dog, as it has real benefits such as empathy, relationship with the environment, disinhibition, spontaneity, physical contact or stress relief.
B's relationsoxers with children are generally excellent.. He is famous for his patience, affection and willingness to play with the little ones in the household. It is true that (as in all breeds) there may be cases of attacks or aggressions, but the responsibility in these cases lies with the tutors and the education they give to the dog.
As to relationships with other dogs, is a dog that can be a bit fierce, dominant and territorial if not socialized (especially with other males). In general, he behaves fantastically with other pets and interacts with them without any problem, just wanting to play.
Boxer: education
It ranks 48th in the intelligence rating of dogs. Still, due to the tremendous bond it creates with its tutors, it will actively respond to games and commands, even if it needs more time than other races. In training the Boxer dog, it is essential to use positive reinforcement with treats and toys for pets, thus increasing the dog's interest in addition to strengthening the bond between you.
The Boxer dog can learn a multitude of commands such as sitting, pawing, lying down, walking around, chasing toys, staying quiet, among others. is an obedient dog. In addition, he'll love to feel useful doing his own chores around the house, such as warning of strangers, taking care of minors and courageously protecting them from danger.
Curiosities
- It is very sensitive to other dogs barking;
- Boxer never gives up on a fight, he is very brave;
- The Boxer dog is not considered to be a dangerous breed although in some places it is, so check before traveling with it;
- Patient, sociable and balanced, likes to play and is an excellent babysitter;
- It is a very clean dog that will take some time to sanitize itself;
- He is a faithful friend.