Boxers

Boxers have been around for about 100 years. They are said to have originated from Germany as the crossbreed between the Brabanter Bullenbesser (from Belgium) and the English Bulldog. They are known for their intelligence, hardiness, loyalty and for being family-oriented, which makes it a great family pet. It is often said that a family with a boxer is a family that is filled with laughter and joy.

Boxers Need Constant Companionship

Boxer dogs have the natural tendency for learning new things and mental stimulation. It is widely recognized that bored boxer dogs make bad dogs. They need to be constantly trained, just like with other dogs.

Not Guard Dogs

Contrary to popular beliefs, boxer dogs are not guard dogs, they can be excellent watchdogs though as they will bark at any strangers if need be. However, they don't like isolation and are not naturally aggressive or vicious.

Actually, the majority of boxers hate to be separated from their owners. They need continuous interaction with the family and are very affectionate to their owners.

Because of their sturdiness and other "strong" physical features, they are mostly trained to become guard dogs. Sadly, many are abandoned due to their owner's dissatisfactions. In actuality, they cannot be easily trained for attack and so they end up being abused.

They are Playful

Boxer dogs are overwhelmingly playful. On a poll survey conducted, dog owners described boxers as clowns, contradicting the aggressive portrayal widely accepted today. They are exuberant from day one to their senior years.

Boxer dogs is an entertaining breed and always have the knack for making unique tricks like the "kidney beaning" and the "woo-woo". These two are often manifested when they are excited or overly happy (which is true in most cases).

Kidney beaning is a dance, which is characterized with a semi-circle turn then a turn for a full circle. On the other hand, "woo-woo" is a distinct sound they made which appeals like a bark but is actually not.

They Have Lots of Energy

Boxer dogs have the personality that is unique in their breed. They need to be given large amounts of physical and mental exercise as an outlet for their tremendous amount of energy.

Boxer dogs are not known for sleeping the whole day away or going off on their own. If they are not sufficiently exercised, they may be very destructive. They do this to amuse themselves. At least twice a day they must be exercised or jogged.

Obedience Training is a Must

One good way of providing worthwhile activities for boxer dogs is obedience training. In fact, it is a must for all owners of this breed. Obedience training is a win-win situation for both the owner and the dogs.

During training it is not unusual to see stubborn boxers. Due to their intelligence, they tend not to listen to commands given to them. But above this, they are quick to learn and are eager for further learning.

A Boxer dog can not tolerate extreme weather conditions. They have a short coat and a short nasal cavity; both are not appropriate for cold weather and hot weather respectively. Additionally, they are lap dogs however large they get.

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