Boxer Dog Traits
The boxer dog breed attitude, or temperament, is really
what it is prized for. Loyal, loving, and energetic,
these dogs will follow their masters anywhere. Fearless
and fright-less, they make wonderful guard dogs. However,
members of the boxer dog breed do need obedience training,
which should start in infancy as the boxer dog breed
is not considered to reach maturity until it is three
years old. Fence jumping can also be an issue with these
dogs as jumping in general seems to be a favorite past
time. The boxer dog breed’s athleticism is almost
unrivalled.
The boxer dog breed is a large breed of dog. Weighing
in between 50 and 75 pounds, the males stand 23 to 25
inches tall at the withers. Females are shorter, standing
between 21 and 23 ½ inches tall at the withers. Males
are larger boned than females. The boxer dog breed is
muscular, with even muscle tone throughout the body.
Eyes should be expressive. Ears may or may not be cropped,
but should sit widely apart on top of the head. If left
un-cropped, ears should hang over so as to frame the
face.
The boxer coat is short and shiny. Various shades of
fawn and brindle are permissible, but white blotches
may not cover more than one-third of the body.
Sadly, the boxer dog breed is highly susceptible to
many diseases and ailments. Perhaps most common are
joint problems such as hip dysplasia and arthritis.
Heart murmurs are also common, but while they need to
be watched closely by a veterinarian, are often harmless.
Epilepsy, which can be treated with medications, should
also be watched closely. Bleeding disorders, intestinal
problems, bloat, and various cancers are also of special
concern to boxer dog breed owners.
By screening breeders well, it is possible to avoid
many of the boxer dog breed health problems. They are
great with children, which is rare for dogs of this
size. While obedience training may sound daunting, it
is well worth the work. Boxers are caring,
loving animals who will quickly become old friends and
intimate members of the family.
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