Boxer
- Character: Gentle, loyal and friendly
- Type: Medium dog
- Production Place: Germany
- Weight: 23-32 kg
- Life Span: 9-13 years
- Behoof: Appreciation dog, companion dog
The Boxer is one of the breeds with a special look, fierce in appearance but exceptionally docile and playful, a trustworthy breed. The dog originated in the 19th century ancestral mastiff breed, in the 19th century in Munich, Germany to the Burien Basel Mastiff and Bulldog cross breeding. After the Second World War, the dog not only in the United States and the United Kingdom have some influence, in all parts of the country.
In the Middle Ages, the dog was used to attack bison, hunting wild boar and deer, in addition to its aggressive appearance and lively nature, energetic used around the world for family dogs and guard dogs, loved by people Boxer and other dogs of this type have been used as fighting dogs, today, the Boxer has become a member of society, still retains extraordinary courage and defensive ability, when needed, will also attack.
In addition to this the Boxer is very loyal to its owner, affectionate and energetic. The Boxer is so named because the dog stands on its hind feet and stretches its front feet forward like a boxer in a dogfight, hence the name. The Boxer is a medium-sized dog with a square body that is neither bulky nor skinny and is well-proportioned. The neck is round, long and muscular, with drooping, arched skin, and the loin is short, straight and well-muscled. The abdomen is beautifully defined, and the hips are slightly sloping, wide and slightly arched. The thighs are wide and well-muscled.
The coat is short, shiny and close to the body, light fawn in color, with markings White patches can make the dog's appearance more beautiful but not more than 1/3 of the whole body coat.
The Boxer's gait is smooth, with a strong pace, stable front limbs and powerful hind limbs, reflecting its confidence and majesty. The Boxer is affectionate and full of energy at all times, and even in old age the Boxer still remains energetic and vibrant at all times. The Boxer is very fond of children, so it is very suitable for living in a family, and when it is happy, its whole body will constantly shake.
The Boxer is very loyal and trustworthy to its owner, and is vigilant. Although it does not usually attack others, it will attack when needed.
Normally it also likes to be noisy and lively, and it is gentle for the elderly or children
Generally boxers are interested in balls, so you can usually take a ball to train them.