![]() ![]() They also have a black mask with white markings appearing between the eyes.īoxers have ears that move up and down, but they usually have their ears cropped, so they are pointed. Folds are always from the root of the nose running down on the two sides of the muzzle. The muzzle length of a boxer should be a ratio of 1:3. Generally speaking they are powerful dogs. They also have powerful jaws and a forceful bite. It must never be too light.īoxers have broad, short skulls (brachycephalic canine), a blunt muzzle, and mandibular prognathism (underbite), this means that the lower jaw is longer than the upper. The breed standard states that the head must be in perfect proportion to the body. The most remarkable feature of the Boxer is its head. 18% of white boxers are deaf in one or both ears. The gene that is responsible for white in boxers is also associated to congenital sensorineural deafness in dogs. White boxers is prone to sunburn and skin cancer than the darker boxer. They have extreme white markings overlying the base coat color. About 20-25% of all boxer dog breeds are born white. In white boxers, the white markings cover 1/3 of their coat. Fawn boxers are usually rich in color and sometimes called “red” in the UK and Europe.īrindle denotes to a boxer with with black stripes on a fawn background. The coats are normally fawn or brindle with white markings, called “flash”, sometimes extend onto the neck or face.įawn signifies various colors, the tones can be presented as light tan or yellow, reddish tan, mahogany, or stag/deer red, and dark honey-blonde. It is believed that the name Boxer came from the dog’s manner to play by standing on its hind legs and boxing using its front paws.īoxers are short-haired dog breeds, with smooth and shiny coats. They became a favorite as great guard dogs, companions, and show dogs. They were brought home by soldiers, and were introduced to a larger crowd. They were were messenger dogs, attack dogs, pack carriers, and good guard dogs.īoxers became famous worldwide after World War II. Boxer was registered by The American Kennel Club in 1904.īoxers were co-opted for military work during the World War I. In the 20th century, Boxer was introduced in the United States. Thus, Deutscher Boxer Club, the first Boxer Club was founded. Hopner, and Friedrich Robert made the decision to maintain the breed and put in on exhibition at a dog show. Generally, Brabanter Bullenbeisser is accepted as the ancestor of Boxer.īy the year 1894, three Germans, Elard Konig, R. In Brabant, Belgium, a smaller Bullenbeisser was bred. Its role was to capture the prey and hold it until the hunters came to the scene.įaster dogs were favored in later years. Bullenbeisser was a hunting dog and used for catching deer, wild boar, even bears and other animals. Bullenbeisser, also known as German Bulldog is already an extinct dog breed. In the late 19th century, boxer was developed in Germany from Bullenbeisser, and Bulldogs from Great Britain. ![]() This dog breed is a member of both the American Kennel Club and The Kennel Club. Boxer was bred from the Bullenbeisser (an extinct breed of dog) and Old English Bulldog.īoxers are part of the Working Dogs breed group. ![]() ![]() Boxer is also known as German Boxer and Deutscher Boxer.īoxer is a large breed of dog that came from Germany. ![]()
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