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| The Boxer is a baby sitter who could double as a bouncer, a court jester with a serious IQ. This handsome, well-sculpted canine is docile and forbearing with the wee folk yet daunting and foreboding with anyone witless enough to behave badly toward his people The boxer's many friends claim that he represents the best of all worlds, and there is a world of truth in their claim. |
• Size: Adult males - 22 1/2
- 25 in. (57 to 64 cm). Females - 21 to 23 1/2in. (53-60 cm) at the
withers. Males should not go under the minimum nor females over the
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The Boxer's origins are found in feudal Germany where courageous mastiff type dogs were used to hunt and hold wild bear, boar and other game pending the hunter's arrival. The under shot bite provided a locking grip yet still allowed the dog to breathe without releasing his quarry. These dogs were commonly called "Bullenbeiser" or "Bull Biter", and although mainly bred for hunting, were also used in the cruel sport of bull-baiting and bear-baiting, popular in that period. One, the larger "Danziger Bullenbeiser" lacked the agility to avoid injury from horn or claw. Thus the smaller, agile "Brabanter Bullenbeiser" was favored. Although becoming extinct, the "Brabanter Bullenbeiser" probably contributed the most to the genetic foundation of the Boxer. In time, crosses with other breeds, notably the "Deutsche Dogge" or Great Dane, and the Bulldog, plus refinement to a smaller size by natural selection helped to establish the modern Boxer type, as seen at the end of the 19th century. Incidentally, the Bulldog of that period bears little resemblance to the English Bulldog as is known today. |
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The Boxer is officially classified in the Working Group, in which he excels. His keen sense of hearing, along with his strength and agility make him most suitable as a guard dog, as well as finding use in military and police work. The Boxer's innate intelligence also finds him working as a "seeing eye" dog, therapy dog and as a winning competitor in Obedience, Tracking, and Schutzhund competition. The temperament and character of the Boxer are of greatest importance. He is known since his earliest days for his love and loyalty to his master and household, his alertness and fearless courage as a defender and protector. A sound Boxer is loyal and trustworthy, never treacherous, vicious or cowardly. Boxers have a great zest for life, a sense of humour and will do anything they find exciting. Boxers love games and will retain this trait till they reach their final days. By nature, as are most dogs, the Boxer is meticulous about his cleanliness, another of the many traits which make him a most desirable family member. |
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