![]() ![]() Aged six weeks, their ears are shortened and their tails are docked. They grab everything that they are asked to hunt, but they are heavy. Not too large, but strong and courageous dog breed with thick, short heads. The description of the dogs that George Franz Dietrich aus dem Winckell wrote in his 1820 „Handbook for Hunters, Hunting Folk and Hunting Enthusiasts“ could almost describe the appearance of today’s Boxer dog: „Bull or bear biters. Hunters themselves were responsible for breeding their hounds, which meant that they tended to prefer to breed from dogs with a very wide muzzle and a turned up nose. Their wide jaws allowed them to bite their quarry so hard that it was forced to the ground. ![]() In England in the 16th to 18th centuries these powerful dogs were trained for show fights against bulls, to bring them down in a similar way to the real hunt. They were bred primarily for hunting for savage game, such as bears or wild boars. These ‚bull-biters‘ were common in many European countries in Middle Ages. The Brabanter Bullenbissers, the direct ancestors of the German boxer, are supposed to have had an aura of power and energy. The characteristic dark eyes with their black eyelids give the boxer his enthusiastic expression. The dog’s ears should naturally be at the same height as the tail and hang close to the cheeks. According to the FCI, cropped ears and tails are not seen as a mistake, although cropping for aesthetic reasons is banned in principle. These modifications have not been banned in all countries, so boxers with their cropped ears or tails still come in from abroad. Ear cropping, which involved amputating parts of the auricle in seven week old puppies, is now illegal, as is docking your Boxer’s tail. The tail and ears now have a natural look by law and breed standard. The powerful round neck runs in an elegant curve from the neck to the shoulder. The physique of the boxer is square, so the height at the withers corresponds to the body length. ![]() Their vigorous movements, in which the muscled hind legs are particularly evident, show the whole power and grace of this breed. ![]() Despite their sturdy physique, Boxers are anything but clumsy or tame. The short, smooth and close-fitting coat emphasizes the strong and muscular stature of the German boxer. In the case of striped boxers, the dark or black streaks (flow) must stand out clearly from the yellow basic color and white badges may not cover more than one third of the body surface. The yellow basic color ranges from light yellow to dark red, with the red-yellow middle tones being preferred. The dark mask of the muzzle is distinct from the head color and Boxers are described by the FCI yellow or brindle color variants. Another typical characteristic is the so-called pre-bite, with the lower jaw projecting out below the upper jaw only so far that the upper lip is still supported by the teeth of the longer lower jaw. The head has a slender and angular skull, with a broad and powerful jaw. The German Boxer doesn’t just have a great character, he also has a truly unmistakable appearance. This steadiness helps to unify all of the initially contradictory character traits into a harmonious whole. The boxer has nerves of steel and lots of self-confidence, which gives them great self-control. Once his person signals that everything is safe, he is easy to win over and quick to make new friends. However they very rarely react with a bite or viciousness. They are known for their courage and tenacity, which makes them very reliable guard dogs, comparing well with similar breeds. Boxers may therefore be slow to trust strangers, and in extreme cases they will not hold back in defending their owners. Boxer dogs love children and are patient and long-suffering, even with the most boisterous little ones, and will be happy to race and play, even into old age.īoxers are extremely close with their families and incredibly loyal, which also makes them very alert to anything that might harm their happy home. Thanks to their calm and balanced nature, they are ideally suited as family dogs, even feeling comfortable in families with small children. People who know Boxers describe them as uncomplicated and willing to learn, friendly to humans, without deceit. The Boxer tends to be willing to subordinate themselves, which makes them easy to train. Boxer dogs are generally good natured and can make good playmates for children and adults. The Boxer may be a fantastic family pet, but it is also a very talented working dog, used in a variety of roles including as a guard dog, rescue dog, as well as in guide dog and sporting roles. ![]()
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