Boxer Dog

Description of breed.

The boxer dog is a medium short haired breed of dog.The breed grows to around 2 feet tall (shoulder height) and weighs around 30 Kilos.

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Without a doubt the boxer dog is an excellent choice of breed for a family dog. They are generally good around children and their playfulness and endless energy make them a good choice for a younger family. Most Boxer dogs are highly social and will get along with other pets. They can be a bit heavy handed so care should be taken with small children and pats. Boxers require a lot of exercise and you should consider this before taking one on. A dog of this size requires at least 45 minutes walking every day. The dog should be let off the lead for at least 20 minutes to run free.

Big Puppy.

The boxer is very much the Peter Pan of dogs, anyone who owns one will tell you that they are like big puppy’s. They will happily play with the children for hours. Like all dogs your dog should be supervised when playing with children. Having said this the boxer is more likely to cause injury as a result of it’s excitement or clumsiness than through aggression. Your boxer may also chew just about anything, jump up at your guests and all over your furniture so good discipline and training are essential. The shape of the dogs mouth tends to make them a bit of a messy eater.

The natural traits of the breed make them playful, inquisitive, loving and loyal. Their loyalty and bulk makes them a good choice for a guard dog. Having said that if a burglar actually got in the house, the barking may quickly stop while your boxer dog licks the burglar to death. Another trait of the boxer dogs is their stubbornness and this makes them quite a difficult dog to train.
This site gives general information about boxer dogs. If you’re serious about your dogs happiness and wellbeing we always recommend Kingdom of Pets a great place for all the information you need to raise a healthy and happy dog.

Needs Attention.

A Boxer Dog is not a good choice if you are unable to be with him / her a lot of the time as they get bored. Your dog will want to be with you most of the time and will follow you around and watch everything that you do and many will try to join in your activity. My Sister’s boxer Billy would even try to join in and would often happily dig up plants that she had just planted thinking that he was helping. He once watched my wife pick a cucumber from our garden and he quickly proceeded to pick the rest. This can be funny and sometimes annoying so be careful what you leave laying around.

Boxer Dogs Health.

Like most pedigree dog breeds the boxer dog is prone to a number of health problems. Skin and joint problems can be quite common in the breed and there are a number of other ailments that they can be prone to.

Some general information can be found on this and other websites regarding boxer dog health but you should always seek the advice of a Vet if you have concerns.