The Boxer is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. It has been recognized by the AKC since 1904. Although the Boxer dog breed originated in Germany, their ancient ancestors can be traced back to the war dogs of the Assyrian Empire in 2500 BC.
The modern boxer breed that we know and love today was originally developed in Germany in the late 19th century. Bulldogs of English origin and Bullenbesiier were crossed to create an energetic and agile hunting dog for chasing wild game.
The Boxer is a popular family companion and a versatile working dog. As a working group member, Boxers can be found competing in dog sports such as agility, obedience and herding. They also make great service and assistance dogs, as well as therapy dogs, and can be found as search and rescue dogs, drug detection dogs, police dogs, and military dogs.
The Boxer is a muscular and energetic dog that tends to have a happy, friendly nature. They bond closely with their families and tend to get along well with children and other dogs. They can even get along well with other pets, even with high prey drive, if socialized and trained. With all of this, it’s no surprise that one of the facts about boxers is that they make great family dogs.
As long as they are well socialized, Boxers are generally upbeat, playful and friendly. Although they have a natural instinct to protect their family from unwanted visitors, they tend to warm up once introduced and are happy to make a new friend. They can be prone to barking a lot if you don’t work on socializing and training your dog to stop barking early.
Boxers can be highly adaptable dogs. Although they have lots of energy and are better suited to homes with yards where they can run, they can adapt to apartment living if given the daily exercise, attention and mental stimulation they need.
As with other arctic dog breeds, they are sensitive to very low temperatures. Boxers are also a brachycephalic breed, which means they are even more sensitive to heat than other dogs. Boxer is also one of the most loved dog breeds. Since they bond so closely with their families and get bored easily, they should not be left alone for long periods of time.
Potential medical conditions to be aware of in a Boxer include hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, thyroid problems, and heart conditions such as aortic stenosis and cardiomyopathy. Good breeding practices are very important and reputable breeders will screen their dogs to avoid passing on preventable problems to their puppies. So make sure you ask the breeder about the health and genetic history of the parents and any health tests that have been done.