| The boxer makes a great family pet. She can | | | | which can cause cavities (rarely) and |
| be raised in an apartment as long as she gets | | | | periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease |
| frequent exercise. She would prefer to | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath |
| actually live in the home as she is a people | | | | and other serious disease. Her toenails |
| dog. A properly fenced enclosure would be | | | | may need to be examined for growth and |
| perfect for this high energy dog. She is | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear |
| loving and intelligent and makes a good watch | | | | feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| dog and guard dog. She is very good with | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type |
| children. As a reminder, never leave young | | | | trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| children unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can |
| | | | be found on the net. *Life Span. The |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | Boxer can live between 10 and 12 years with |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | proper nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| male boxer is 22 to 25 inches to the withers | | | | living conditions. *History. Boxers were |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 60 to 70 | | | | initially bred for fighting in Germany. They |
| pounds. The female ranges from 21 to 24 | | | | were first recognized by the American Kennel |
| inches to the withers and 53 to 65 pounds. | | | | Association in 1904. |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | Some Registries: *American Boxer Club *UKC |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | United Kennel Club *NKC National Kennel Club |
| Boxer is no exception. Be on the lookout for | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club *APRI Americas |
| skin tumors, heart murmurs, digestive | | | | Pet Registry Inc. *AKC American Kennel Club |
| problems, hypothyroidism (sluggish thyroid | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| gland which can result in weight gain), | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club *KCGB = Kennel |
| progressive axonopathy (debilitating disease | | | | Club of Great Britain *ANKC = Australian |
| of the nervous system, becoming rare), canine | | | | National Kennel Club *ACR = American Canine |
| hip dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the | | | | Registry |
| hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and | | | | |
| lameness) and cornea ulcers. White boxers can | | | | Litter Size: 5 to 10 Boxer puppies |
| be deaf. This disease list is an informative | | | | |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be | | | | Category: Working. |
| significant threats, please contact your | | | | |
| veterinarian for a complete list. She | | | | Terms To Describe: Alert, playful, stoic, |
| should visit the veterinarian several times | | | | patient, curious, wary with strangers, |
| in the first year for shots, boosters and | | | | intelligence, loyal, affectionate, high |
| check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit | | | | energy, possessive, *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| the veterinarian yearly for shots and check | | | | Generally good with children. Good watch dog. |
| up. As she gets older, six years and on, she | | | | Good guard dog. High intelligence. Very |
| should visit the veterinarian twice a year | | | | social with people. Want to please. Tolerates |
| for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | heat well. *SPECIAL BAD POINTS May be |
| feeding your dog sweets. *Grooming. The | | | | aggressive with male dogs. Socialization |
| Boxer has a short smooth and glossy coat. She | | | | needed with other pets. May be difficult to |
| should be brushed once a as brushing will | | | | train. Snores big time. Can drool. Can be |
| help her maintain a clean and healthy coat | | | | flatulent. A dominant owner is best. |
| and also help you keep a closer eye on her | | | | |
| health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| with your pet. Her teeth should be brushed | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| at least twice a week with toothpaste and | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing | | | | faith guideline only. |
| removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar | | | | |