Boxer

The German boxer has such qualities as calmness, balance, intelligence, kindness, loyalty. This dog is very devoted to its owner, gets along well with children, but treats strangers with caution

Origin Germany, Growth 30 - 60 сm., Weight 20 - 50 kg.
Lifespan 8-12 years

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Name of the breed: Boxer

Fit for allergics: No

For families with children: Yes

Difficulty of care: No

Dog guard: Yes

Guide-dog: Yes

Ability to train: Yes

Curious facts

1. The best representative of four-legged is an excellent guide for blind people.
2. It is not surprising that representatives of this breed are good in military affairs. During the First World War, they were used as scouts, signalers and postmen.
3. The ban on the possession of 41 species of dogs was signed in Beijing and this breed is one of them.
German boxer

4. You can see the image of Bullenbaser in the picture of Bryulov. There he is depicted with Princess Golitsyna.
5. In Singapore, on March 1, 2013, they released a series of coins called Dogs & Cats. On one of the coins - the image of this type of four-legged.
6. The fact that Boxer is very fond of many celebrities: Justin Timberlake, Naomi Campbell, Sylvester Stallone, Aishwarya Rai and many others is well known.

Dog breed German boxer (Boxer)

This German - this is how you can describe this breed. The German boxer has such qualities as calmness, balance, intelligence, kindness, loyalty. This dog is very devoted to its owner, gets along well with children, but treats strangers with caution.

The ancestor of the German Boxer breed is the Bullenbeisser (Bullenbeisser) - now a non-existent breed, but very common in Europe of the 17-18th centuries. In 1850 in Munich as a result of crossing with a mastiff and a bulldog the German boxer was bred.

Breed characteristic

The German Boxer dog breed is a strong, sturdy dog. Her torso is well built, square and with raised muscles. Chest deep. The back is very strong, muscular, straight and short. The neck is dry, long. The long tail is medium planted, preserved in its natural form or stopped.
The head should be as dry as possible (without fat deposits and wrinkles) and its parameters should not be contrasted with the body.

The wider and more massive the face, the better. The ears are at the highest point of the skull, turned forward and hang in a quiet position to the cheekbones. The eyes are dark and with dark edging. Upper lip is voluminous, soft, closes jaw pushed forward.

The dog's coat is short and smooth. Different shades of existing color types are allowed:

v Red
v Tiger

Dog parameters:

v Height: 53-63 cm
v Weight: 25-30 kg

Features of nutrition, care and training

In total, there are three types of feeding dogs:

· Dry food
· Natural products
· Mixed (feed + natural products)

The combination of feeding dry food and natural products will be optimal (can be alternated by day). It is important to realize that good nutrition is the key to her health. Feed must be premium or super premium class.

Speaking of natural products, it should be meat, boneless sea fish, cereals, cottage cheese. Meat should be 1/3 of the diet, and 2/3 - cereals.
Pet can eat everything that he sees, and that is to him in easy access. Overfeeding it can lead to obesity. There are a number of products that are forbidden to give: pork, chicken, legumes, spices, sausages.

Caring for an animal is not burdensome.

It is necessary to bathe it as necessary (1-2 times a year). If the dog is very dirty on the walk, you can dilute a special dog shampoo in the water and just wipe the coat with a damp cloth. It is advisable to teach a puppy to such a procedure as soon as possible. It is possible to comb wool once a week with a special brush.

Pet eyes require daily care: they tend to accumulate fluid in the eyelids. It is recommended to wipe them every day. Nails are clipped as they grow. And the ears are cleaned with a handkerchief wrapped around a finger.

Living in an apartment is allowed, but long walks in the fresh air, saturated with a variety of physical activity, will be an important condition. The dog does not tolerate cold, so on returning home from the street where it rained or snow, it is better to wipe the dog with a towel.
The dog is a very intelligent, emotionally stable dog. It is often used as a guard, watchman, companion.

Training passes with a bang.

The main thing is to start it as soon as possible.
It is advisable to choose the promotional manner of learning. So, the dog will quickly understand what benefits it can receive for good, correct behavior and will try with all its strength to receive them.

It is impossible to apply physical punishment, as the dog is only more likely to take offense at you. As a reward, you can use dry food (you can take a certain amount from the pet's daily allowance to avoid overfeeding) or various snacks sold at pet stores.
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Larisa 7 October 2019 - 11:09

Боксеры очень игривые собаки, ласковые и добрые.