Boxers – Boxer
Dogs Make An Excellent Family Dog
If you're thinking about getting a dog and you have children, a Boxer
dog is a terrific breed to consider. The breed is very gentle, loving,
and they make excellent watchdogs and even guard dogs. They're also
very athletic and strong and love to romp and play with kids for hours.
Their medium size and short hair makes them an excellent dog for living
in the house as they are not too large nor are they hard to care for.
The Boxer will naturally groom itself similar to a cat and is a very
clean breed.
The Boxer dog has other very cat like tendencies.
They're prone to touching objects with their front feet, very much like
a cat at play. They will bat at balls, toys, balls and even people with
their front feet.
Boxer dogs are very intelligent and easy to train.
They are reported to be one of the easiest breeds to housetrain and
respond very well to the crate training method. Often Boxers are used
in obedience training trails and the breed loves to get lots of praise
and attention for a job well done.
Boxers can be somewhat stubborn, especially the
males. They do need to understand that the person is the boss and need
to have clear behaviors and commands. Boxer dogs will quickly learn
which family members they can ignore and this can become problematic if
not corrected. The breed is very athletic and does require frequent
exercise. If they don’t have time outside, they will become
very active inside and can become very noisy and even destructive if
not given enough exercise on a regular basis. It's great if they have a
yard to run in, but they can also live in smaller houses and apartments
with morning and evening runs and romps. Boxers do not do well in
extremely hot or cold climates. The cold climates are difficult on the
breed because of their fine, short coats. Boxers are brach cephalic
dogs, meaning that they have a pushed in or snub nosed appearance.
Since their nasal passages are very short, they often have trouble
cooling themselves and are very prone to heat stroke and respiratory
problems in hot or humid weather. Boxers should be kept indoors in
either very hot or cold conditions and should only be exercised
outdoors for long periods of time when the weather is moderate. A short
walk or some indoor fetch is a safe way to provide exercise without the
fear of overheating.
Boxers are very likely to start jumping up on
people and objects at a young age. Teaching Boxer dogs to keep all four
feet on the ground is important, as when they get bigger, they can
scare people and unintentionally hurt young children with their jumping
behaviors. A spray bottle filled with water squirted at the face when
they jump up, with a loud and firm “No” and then
immediate praise when they sit is usually all that is needed to stop
the habit.
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Temperament
Boxers are a very easygoing breed with regards to
other pets, family members and friends. They do require socialization
with other species at an early age, just like all breeds. Male Boxer
dogs tend to get along well with other female and male dogs provided
the males have been neutered. Female Boxers are usually most aggressive
towards other female dogs, particularly if they have not been spayed. A
lot of the aggressive behaviors are greatly reduced if both the males
and females are “fixed”. This also prevents
unwanted litters and prevents many cancers in both males and females.
For a family that is active, loves to be outdoors
and wants a dog that is loyal, intelligent and athletic, Boxer dogs are
a wonderful choice. Be sure to buy from a reputable breeder that will
provide a health guarantee and can tell you about the breeding line the
puppy came from.
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