All About Boxers!
The Boxer's most notable characteristic is his desire for human affection.
The Boxer is happiest when he is with people--especially children.
His short smooth coat, handsome head, and striking silhouette never fail to ellicite comments from passersby, as he trots happily by your side with neck arched and tail held erect.
Yet the Boxer's greatest wish is to be with children, watching protectively over their play.
He is truly a "dog for all seasons," suiting the need for household guardian, attractive companion, and children's playmate and loyal friend.
"Appearance"
The Boxer is a medium-sized dog ranging from 21 inches high at the shoulder in a smaller female up to 25 inches (sometimes even taller) in a large male. Adult weight may reach 65-80 pounds in the male, with females about 45-65 pounds.
The short coat is found in two equally acceptable basic colors-fawn and brindle.
The fawn may vary from a tawny tan to an especially beautiful red.
The brindle ranges from sparse, but clearly defined black stripes on a fawn background,
to such a heavy concentration of black striping that the essential fawn hackground color barely, although clearly, shows through (which may create the appearance of "reverse brindling").
White markings should be of such distribution as to enhance the dog's appearance, but may not exceed one-third of the entire coat.
It is not uncommon to have a totally white Boxer born in a litter. An all-white coat, or a predominantly white background (known as a "check") may occur.
"Breed Characteristics"
The Boxer's official classification in the "Working Group" of dogs is a natural.
His keenest sense, that of hearing, is enhanced by the cropped, erect ears and makes him an instinctive guard dog, always alert.
He has also been used as a courier during war time, and as a seeing-eye dog for the blind.
Although always vigilant, the Boxer is not a nervous breed, and will not bark without cause.
He has judgment, and an uncanny sense of distinguishing between friend and intruder.
One of the delightful qualities that sets the Boxer apart is the unique mobility of his expressive face.
The skin furrowing of the forehead, the dark, "soulful" eyes, and at times almost human attempts to "converse," make his replacement by another breed difficult for one who has owned a Boxer.
He mimics the mood of his master and can spend hours quietly lying at his feet.
"Caring for your Boxer"
The Boxer requires relatively little care. Exercise within a fenced area or on a leash should be adequate.
The Boxer requires very little grooming, and it can easily be done by the novice owner.
Nails must be trimmed regularly. An occasional currycombing and/or bath should suffice---the Boxer has a natural tendency to keep himself clean.
Tartar may have to be removed from the teeth periodically, especially as the Boxer grows older.
Basic grooming for this breed is minimal...similar to the Boston Terrier.
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