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The Boxer originated in Germany. They descended from the Mastiff family of dogs. Two of its closest ancestors are the Bullenbeiser and the Barenbeiszer. Around 1850, German breeders crossed the Bullenbeiszer with the Bulldog and created the Boxer. A mixture of those two dogs has made the Boxer very courageous. Boxers have been used as guard dogs, hunting dogs and for fighting. |
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Boxers, which are average in size, have smooth coats, with no fat. They have a solid build with a muscular body. Adult Boxers usually grow to be about 21-25 inches tall. They also weigh 55-70 pounds when fully grown. Their coat is short, shiny, hard haired, and very flat The feet of a Boxer are small and compact. The coat can come in colors from light yellow to dark red. Sometimes there are white markings on their muzzle, neck, chest, feet, or legs. |
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Depending on weather they are an adult or puppy, there will be different requirements. Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. A puppy must drink its mom’s milk. When they reach 12-18 months of age, they can eat regular dog food. Puppies need to be fed 2-3 times per day. Once your Boxer is one year old and is on regular dog food they must be fed 1-2 times a day. Cereal-based dog foods that contain say may not be completely digested by Boxers. |
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By the time a puppy is 3 weeks old he needs to be started on a regimen to control worms. Between the times when the puppy boxer is 6-8 weeks old, they need to visit the veterinarian. At that time they will get most of their shots. When your Boxer is around 6 months old, unless you she is a girl and you plan on breeding her, you may want to get them spayed or neutered. Once your dog is 1 year old they should be re-examined for early evidence of problems. After that check up, each year around your Boxer’s birthday they should get a check up. Once your Boxer reaches 7 years of age they are known as Senior Boxers and need to start being tested for generic problems. |
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There are many things that your puppy must learn. Training boxers takes time and persistence. Housebreaking is one of the first things you should teach your new family member. The dog should also be taught how to walk on a leash. They should be trained in short periods of time a few days a week. A few commands your Boxer should know are sit, down, heel, stay, and come. For each command you can make up a signal that goes along with it. The best time of day to do your training is sometime before mealtime. |
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Boxers can live indoors or outdoors. If they are living outdoors they need a doghouse to use during periods of bad weather. If your boxer will be living inside your home, they will need a dog bed. There are many places you may put the bed. A few are the bedroom, basement, or heated garage. No matter where your Boxer spends most of their time, try to keep its surroundings clan and sanitary. |
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