Our New Boxer
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Puppy just purchased. Smaller one is Foxxy Roxxy born 4-15-99, and the other is Sweety born 1-22-99. Will breed at 2 years of age. Any nice looking brindle males out there? Contact us.
Description: The Boxer is a medium-sized, square built dog of good substance with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. He should have a broad, blunt muzzle and an expression of alertness. He should have a fenced yard to roam in, but will do in a city environment if walked daily. The Boxer is considered a "people dog" adapting well to other dogs and children. He should never be aggressive, but rather even-tempered, but does make a good guard dog.
Height: 21 - 25 inches
Weight: 66 - 70 lbs.
Colors: Fawn, brindle with white markings
Coat: Short, glossy and smooth
Temperament: Playful, affectionate, friendly, headstrong, high-energy.
With Children: Yes, loyal playmate.
With Pets: Socialization required. May be aggressive with other male dogs.
Special Skills: Working dog and family pet.
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: High, deliberate and wary with strangers
Care and Training: Low maintenance for grooming. Nails need regular attention. Energetic
breed who needs lots of exercise either by a walking or a well-fenced yard. Does well with obedience training.
Learning Rate: High. Training can be a challenge as his high intelligence combined with his dynamic nature demands a patient owner willing to spend extra time and energy on his training.
Activity: High
Living Environment: Indoor dog as he is a people dog and loves to be social. He will not let you forget him in the backyard.
Health Issues: Usually healthy. May have problems with heart murmurs, skin tumors, digestive problems and hypothyroidism
Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size: 5 - 10
Country of Origin: Germany
History: He origins come the mid-nineteenth century mating of a small Bullenbeisser (mastiff-type breed) female to a local dog who produced a female who was then mated to an English Bulldog.
He was once used for fighting and bull baiting but over the years has become more refined with a non-aggressive temperament.
First Registered by the AKC: 1904
AKC Group: Working
Class: Working
Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC(GB)