Boxer Dog Breed Information & Images: 2007

Full Blooded Boxer Appearance

According to the AKC, the perfect boxer's appearance should be:

..a medium-sized, square-built dog of good substance with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. His well-developed muscles are clean, hard, and appear smooth under taut skin. His movements denote energy. The gait is firm yet elastic, the stride free and ground-covering, the carriage proud. Developed to serve as guard, working, and companion dog, he combines strength and agility with elegance and style. His expression is alert and his temperament steadfast and tractable.

- Boxers do not tolerate extreme hot or extreme cold.

- Boxers need mental and physical exercise on a daily basis.

- Boxers make great family pets, and are generally well behaved around children.

- Boxers are very affectionate and need constant interaction from its family

- The Boxer by nature is not an aggressive or vicious breed, however, owners should be wary when a stranger enters the dog's domain without being properly introduced. It is important to remember that Boxer's are genetically known as guardians and therefor are very strict when territory is in question.

- Boxers are known for the playful manner in which they carry themselves. They are spontaneous, goofy and willing to participate in just about anything active. More often than not, boxers will play fight or "box" with their front paws high in the air

- Boxer's have short snouts and long distance running is not recommended, as they may not be able to properly ventilate. However, this should not discourage a short sprint of 1/10-2/5 of a mile.

Boxer Dog Breed Origins

The Boxer is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. Boxers are brachycephalic, and have mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws and a powerful bite. They are part of the Molosser group of dogs, bred from the extinct German Bullenbeisser and the English Bulldog.