Boxer (Deutscher Boxer) (German Boxer)

Boxer
(Deutscher Boxer) (German Boxer)

It has different names:

German Boxer
Deutscher Boxer
German Bulldog

Developed in Germany, the Boxer is a breed of stocky, medium size, short-haired dog. The coat is smooth and fawn, brindled, white, or even reverse brindled with or without white markings. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), and have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey.

The dog is as unique as it is diverse in its mood and personality. There are many things to consider about this breed that have made it a wonderful companion, family dog, guard dog as well as working dog. When reading this, remember that all individual dogs are different and even though one Boxer may fit these guidelines to a T, another may not.

So you now have a Boxer, and he is bouncing off the walls, tearing up the couch and eating your shoes. This is no surprise to those that know that a Boxer is a very energetic and playful dog that needs a lot of exercise and stimulation to avoid nasty behaviors such as the ones above that come from the dob becoming bored. It may also be hard to break bad habits by punishing the dog, as they are headstrong and stubborn and may require positive reinforcement to get it through their thick heads! This dog can be eager to please so; it may be possible to train the dog with baiting as is often used in show rings.