![]() They just want to show you they love you. If you caught our recent article, Why Does My Dog Rest Their Head On Me?, you’ll know that this is a true sign of love.Īnd we can’t forget about the Boxer kisses! Try as you might to keep your distance, your Boxer will swoop in as soon as you let your guard down for a big slobbery dog kiss on the face. As a Boxer Owner, you’ll also grow accustomed to your dog constantly place their head on your arm or your knee whenever the chance presents itself. In fact, these doggos are often called “shadow dogs” for their tendency to quietly follow you from room to room, there for your absentminded pats on the head. With proper training and regular exercise, you Boxer will calm down and learn how to channel their affection in better ways. Maybe it doesn’t bother you to have your Boxer run circles and jump into your arms at home and with other dogs, but imagine how intimidating a Boxer can be to a stranger. With so much energy and agility, Boxers have a tendency to be fast and in-your-face. While a Boxer is not likely to be aggressive towards humans, it’s important to train them on proper manners early. In fact, a quick video search of “Boxer dog destroys the house” will give you a good of what we’re talking about here. Boxers are high-energy, highly social animals, which can translate to destruction and anxiety without proper care. They pay attention to their beloved Owners and they want to make sure that everyone in the home is safe and sound.īehaviour issues with Boxers may manifest as dog-to-dog aggression, but it’s much more common to see behaviour problems resulting in insufficient training, exercise or attention. If anything, the traits that have persisted in the Boxer breed are the positive ones. As is the case with many, many dog breeds with bad reputations, the Boxer can only be described as a good doggo, interested in making their Owners happy, playing with their favourite toys, and having a nice cuddle at the end of the day. That description may surprise you, given the Boxer’s violent past, but it’s absolutely true. And they’ll keep a smile on your face with their unique Boxer antics. If you’re looking for a goofy, smart, playful, intelligent doggo, a Boxer won’t let you down. ![]() Why? Because these dogs have amazing personalities. Boxer Personality Traits ★Īs loyal as Boxers are to their Owners, we think Boxer Owners may have them beat! Ask any Boxer Owner, and you’re likely to get the same response: they would never own another breed. Today, you’re much more likely to see a Boxer as a beloved companion animal than as a working dog. That didn’t give them quite the same stealthy camouflage as some other police dogs. Interestingly, when Boxers were being tested out for these important service jobs, they fell out of favour because at the time, they could mostly be found with white coats. Spend some time with a Boxer or keep your eye on one at the dog park and we can bet that you’ll see them pop up on two legs at some point.įor a time, Boxers were also used as military and police dogs. The term “Boxer” may refer to the dog’s past fighting days but it could also be because of their goofy tendency to jump up and play on their hind legs. It’s possible that this last tidbit tells us more about why this dog is called the Boxer instead of a variation of the Bulldog. ![]() Unfortunately, there were also plenty of people who wanted to push the breed into dog fighting. Many people saw this breed’s potential for livestock herding, car pulling, hunting and guarding. In fact, the name German Bullenbeisser means “bull biter,” and Boxers were often grouped with these dogs during the heyday of this inhumane sport.Īs soon as bull baiting was outlawed throughout much of Europe, most breeds of Bulldogs fell in popularity. Some of the Boxer’s relatives include Bulldogs, Mastiffs, and a now extinct breed called the German Bullenbeisser.īecause of this family background, we know that, sadly, Boxers were bred specifically for bull baiting. The truth is, the Boxer as we know it today is a mix of many different breeds, which have been crossbred since the 16th century. The short wrinkly nose makes you think of an English Bulldog while the athletic body brings to mind more agile larger breeds like Greyhounds or Dobermann Pinschers. The Boxer’s interesting facial structure and graceful stature might make you wonder where this breed came from.
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