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Boxers can grow up to 25 inches tall and weigh between 55
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These very handsome dogs have a short, smooth, shiny coat that lies flat against their body. They also have lots of muscles which make them a dog who is quite strong. |
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What color is your favorite? Boxers are known mostly by their two popular colors, fawn and brindle. But sometime you might see a white Boxer. |
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Fawn-colored Boxers are a solid color and can be light or dark. Brindle Boxers have black stripes on a fawn background. These stripes can be narrow or they can be so wide that the dog looks almost completely black. Brindle and fawn Boxers may have some white on their bodies, too. |
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Docking and Cropping Most Boxers have had their tails docked. This means that the tail has been surgically shortened by a veterinarian. If your Boxer is a show dog, then he may have had his ears cropped, too. This means they have been surgically 'trimmed' to look like other Boxers that are show dogs. |
Why do Boxers have their ears and tails changed? It started long ago when Boxers were hunters. Often wild animals would try to grab the ears or the tail of the dog. If the tail and ears were trimmed, the animal couldn't grab on as easily. It was safer for the dog. But now, most Boxers don't hunt and many people believe they shouldn't crop or dock any parts of the dogs' bodies. They think that Boxers look just fine with long ears and a long tail. In England most Boxers do not have cropped ears. What do you think? |
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Bathing your Boxer once in a while will help keep him clean and smelling good. Even though a Boxer's hair is short, he will shed some. Brushing him once a week will help keep the hair in the brush and not on the floor. Brushing also feels good to your dog and helps keep his skin healthy. You also might enjoying hugging your Boxer more if he is clean. |
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It would be a good thing to walk your Boxer every day even if he has a yard. Boxers are energetic and enjoy being active, playing games, and participating in activities like swimming, flyball, agility, tracking, and obedience. |
Boxers are cheerful, kind, and gentle dogs. They are playful and affectionate, and can be silly. Boxers are a lot of fun! Boxers like people, especially kids, and will make a good best friend. Spending time with your Boxer will make him a very happy canine! |
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Boxers are brave, or courageous, and are good watchdogs for families. Care should be taken when children are wrestling or playing roughly because a loyal Boxer may mistake this for trouble and get protective by showing some aggression. Boxers are also very alert. That means they watch the things around them. They may bark just to let you know someone is at the front door. |
| Spend lots of time with your new pup from an early age so he is comfortable with you. Roll him over, touch his feet, look at his teeth, and brush him gently. This will help him get used to being handled and he will be a better companion when he is older. |
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Boxers are very trainable. They love you and they want to learn from you. When you get a pup, let him get used to his new home. When he is a little older, you can start to take him places. |
| It is a good idea to socialize your pup from an early age so he is comfortable in many different situations. Taking him places where he will meet other dogs and new people will help him be a better companion for you. He'll also get some extra exercise! |
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Boxers are alert, intelligent dogs. They are very good at paying attention. This makes them fast learners in obedience. Teaching your dog obedience will help him become a good citizen and help him to have good manners. Because Boxers are sensitive dogs, they don't need harsh training. They will always try to do their best when learning. |
| Like many dogs, Boxers can become bored if they don't have enough to do or if they're left alone too much. If they become bored, they might start chewing, digging, or barking. Make sure you give your Boxer lots of exercise, fun things to do, and time with the family he loves so much. |
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All About Boxers(from their kids!)
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She also plays in the water when we go on the boat and she tries to attack the buoy. She also herds our pigs if they get out of the pen. Out of all her mistakes we love her anyway. If you ever asked me to trade her for the world I wouldn't do it. Autumn, age 14, Florida USA |
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There are many Boxers around the country without homes. Have your parents call a Boxer rescue to adopt a warm, loving Boxer just waiting for a home. You'll be doing a good thing. |
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Aliya: No I didn't! Gina: But my mom and your mom said so! Aliya: I don't like boxers, they're too violent. Gina: Then why did you get it? Aliya: I didn't get a boxer, but I got a dog! |
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Do you want to know more about Boxers? Click on the link below. When you're finished, just close the window and you'll be right back here! |
| Bonny, dog of Alan Langer, Autralian Rugby League footballer |
| Caesar, actress Shirley McClaine's Boxer |
| Buckley and Brennen, owned by singer Justin Timberlake |
| Foster and Gracie, Boxers owned by Greg Biffle, NASCAR driver. |
| Killer, owned by NASCAR driver, the Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
| Kalvin, owned by Kasey Kahne, NASCAR driver. |
Click here to teach your Boxer some tricks.
Click here to train your Boxer.
Click here to name your Boxer.
Add your Boxer's photo to our Gallery!
Here
are some good books about Boxers
or Visit
our Boxer Bookstore.
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Boxers, by Cari Meister, Checkerboard Books (September 2001), Ages 4-8 |
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