Some boxers are a rich, fawn color and others are brindle. Exercise needs vary from long daily walks for more sedentary Boxers to vigorous daily romping for high-energy individuals — but not in hot weather, because Boxers are more susceptible to heatstroke than most dog breeds. Boxers have regal, distinctly shaped square heads. Living With: The boxer has a high need for companionship and exercise. Many Boxers, especially those with loose lips, slobber or drool, especially after eating and drinking.
Their guarding and territorial instincts, though, vary a great deal. Height at Withers: Male: 24 in. But many Boxers are dominant or aggressive toward strange dogs of the same sex, and a few Boxers view cats as prey. Their life expectancy ranges from about seven to 10 years. Other fanciers contend the name boxer comes from the characteristic way that they use their forepaws to play, sparring much like a human boxer.
Other Boxers are more standoffish, neither fawning over strangers nor threatening them. An expert researcher and author of 15 books about dogs, she loves helping people choose, train, and care for their dogs. Most Boxers, unfortunately, do not live a long life. About the author: Michele Welton has over 40 years of experience as a Dog Trainer, Dog Breed Consultant, and founder of three Dog Training Centers. Older Boxers can be quite mellow, but most young Boxers up to about two years old romp and jump and play with vigor, and things can go flying, including small children or infirm people.
Note that Boxer, however, is not bloodthirsty and feels great remorse when he thinks he has killed the boy. Boxer's ears fold over naturally, but traditionally, their ears have been cropped to stand erect. Their coats, however, are very easy to care for and will be shiny and bright as long as they have a good diet, are bathed occasionally, and are given regular rub-downs with a grooming mitt or brushings with a rubber curry. They have a broad, deep chest and a relatively short, strong back. More traits and characteristics of Boxer dogs If I was considering a Boxer, I would be most concerned about. They prefer to be in the company of their owners and are loyal pets that will fiercely guard their family and home against strangers. At the Battle of the Cowshed, Boxer proves to be a valuable soldier, knocking a stable-boy unconscious with his mighty hoof.
Other health concerns include eye diseases such as corneal ulcers , digestive diseases such as ulcerative colitis , hypothyroidism, itchy allergies, skin tumors, and more. Some want to be the boss and will make you prove that you can make them do things. If these needs are not met, boxers can be destructive if left alone in the house. But you must handle them in an upbeat, persuasive way. Boxers who are fed a have much less trouble with gassiness. Boxers are ideal for people who want a canine companion with them most of the time or for larger busy families with homes that are often occupied by someone. The boxer's coat is short and sheds moderately.
They were one of the first breeds employed as a police dog, and they have been used as seeing-eye dogs. Horses are universally prized for their strength, and Boxer is no exception: Standing almost six-feet tall, Boxer is a devoted citizen of the farm whose incredible strength is a great asset to the rebellion and the farm. I think you will be able to finish the windmill without me. With an adult dog, you can easily see what you're getting, and plenty of adult Boxers have already proven themselves not to have negative characteristics. Boxers are considered working dogs. Boxers can be fine family dogs if you can proviide enough exercise and training to control their rambunctiousness when young, and if you can provide for their special needs due to their unnaturally short face. Middle-aged Boxers typically become more deliberate and dignified and make calm, loyal companions for the rest of their unfortuntately not very long lives.
Unfortunately, you usually can't tell whether a puppy has inherited temperament or health problems until he grows up. Prospective Boxer owners should be aware that they might be taking on expensive health problems over their dog's lifetime. All short-faced breeds gulp air when they eat, and that air has to go somewhere, after all. Some breed historians say boxers are named from the German word boxl, their slaughterhouse designation. They also need protection from the cold since they are short-coated. If you want a dog who. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train.
Now I don't mean they're yappy! Their feet are compact and the toes are arched. You must show your Boxer, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say. Many Boxers are passively stubborn and will brace their legs and refuse to do what you want them to do. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. Most Boxers make vigilant watchdogs — meaning they will bark when they see or see something out of the ordinary. Boxers were not imported to the United States until after World War I. He also proves himself to be the most valuable member of the windmill-building team.