My Dog Training Secrets 

Boxer dogs are medium-large dogs, around 50-75 pounds and 21-25 inches tall. Their bodies are very lean and muscular, with taut skin and a short coat. Boxers are in the working dog category. Boxers are typically either fawn or brindle, often with a white underbelly and white on the front or all four feet. These white markings, called flash, often extend onto the neck or face. Boxers are strong, compact, and agile, with broad powerful jaws and a small nose which enables it to breathe while hanging onto an animal. Boxers have docked tails and may have cropped ears.

This type of dog is a playful and energetic breed. They are perfect as a pet for children because they have an extended puppyhood, meaning they are not considered as an adult dog until they reach the age of three.

Boxers are considered intelligent and clever. It is important to remember that an intelligent dog can devise many ways of getting into trouble. Boxers sometimes think that they are ten pound lap dogs as they need a lot of human companionship. They can be rather boisterous and even in old age are still extremely athletic. In my opinion, training a boxer can be a fun and challenging thing to do... and shouldn't be neglected.

Usually Boxers are a large and headstrong breed who can easily take control in the family. They are real family dogs, always smiling and there for you. Boxers are known to be stubborn at times. In addition, they are very playful and sneaky.

Boxers are fond of jumping up at people. This is their natural manner of playing, but it is best to control this behavior from early age, because such behavior can be fraught with traumas for children. Boxers are avid runners and love to kick up their heels when in play.

Most Boxers are powerful and strong dogs. They require committed and capable handlers and caregivers. Boxers are highly trainable dogs. Nevertheless, they should not be expected to learn the doggy manners by themselves. They are wonderful dogs. In general they are great with children, people, and other animals. Boxers are good listeners as puppies and remain as such even into the adult stage. The Boxer breed is known as being happy as well as fun loving. Boxers are play motivated and easily bored, so it's up to you to find interesting ways to train.

Boxers are among the more than 35 breeds of dogs on record to be at risk for developing hereditary sensorineural deafness. The condition cannot be reversed with medications, surgery or hearing aids. Boxers are also prone to hip dysplasia, an abnormal ball and socket condition located in the hip joint. Finally, boxers sometimes develop hypothyroidism, which is a condition that causes its body metabolism to slow down.

The Boxer is sensitive to both hot and cold weather. So it's best to divide their time between house and yard. Boxers are people dogs and love to be social inside with their families. But they are also active and love to play, by which they need space and/or good runs or long walks. As mentioned earlier, we highly recommend a good dog obedience course that you can do with your Boxer.

Boxers are not the right dog for everyone. They do drool, many snore, and all shed. Boxers are a very loving breed of dog that makes great family pets! Boxers are great with kids and they can be intimidating as well. They are an exceptional family dog with a high degree of loyalty and love for all members of their family. In addition to this loyalty and love there is laughter.