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Boxer
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is Joe, a 2 year old Boxer |
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| Watchdog |
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| Weight |
55-75 lbs |
| Height |
21" to 25" |
| Colors |
Fawn, Brindle, red, and white.
May have some white markings. |
| Coat |
Shiny and short, lying close to
the body. |
| Origin |
Originating in Germany, the Boxer's
ancestors include the Barenbeiszer, Bullenbeiszer, Bulldog and Mastiff.
The Boxers name comes from England and describes it's fighting style.
Although the Boxer's ancestors were considered to be ferocious fighting
and hunting dogs, as they began to become more domesticated they were
used for herding and as circus dogs. They have been used as military dogs,
for police work and search and rescue. |
| Description |
This intelligent, energetic,
loyal breed can be a friend to all. They make excellent family pets and
are good with children, dogs and other family pets. They are an enthusiastic
breed that likes to greet others with by jumping on them, a characteristic
that can be curbed with early training. They are extremely playful and
enjoy companionship. They do not like to be left alone for long periods
of time. They require a lot of exercise and play time. They love play
toys as well and will create their own play toys out of household items
if they do not have plenty of their own to play with. They are easy to
train and it is recommended that you start training at a young age as
they can be strong willed and develop bad manners if they are not taught
what is acceptable from the beginning. They are not meant to be inside
all day long and not meant to be left alone for long periods of time.
IF they get bored, they can become destructive of household items. |
| Health |
Boxers are prone to a number
of health problems including Aortic stenosis/subaortic stenosis (AS/SAS),
hip dysplasia, cardiomyopathy, corneal dystrophy, bloat, incontinence,
allergies, tumors and cancer. |
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