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The Boxer...
Boxers are a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a smooth fawn or brindled
coat and square-jawed muzzle. Boxers have very strong jaws and a powerful bite.
The History...
The ancestors of this breed were the German Bullenbeisser, a dog of Mastiff descent, and the
English Bulldog. The Bullenbeisser had been working as a hunting dog for centuries,
employed in the pursuit of bear, wild boar, and deer. Its task was to seize the prey and hold it
until the hunters arrived. In later years, faster dogs were favoured and the Bullenbeisser grew
smaller and was then called the Brabanter. In the late 19th century, the Brabanter was
crossed with an English Bulldog to start the line that would become the modern Boxer. In
1894, three Germans by the name of Roberth, Konig, and Hopner decided to stabilise the
breed and put it on exhibition at a dog show. This was done in Munich in 1895, and the next
year they founded the first Boxer Club.
The breed was introduced to other parts of Europe in the late 1800s and to the United States
around the turn of the century. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognised the first Boxer
champion in 1915.
During World War I, the Boxer was co-opted for military work, acting as a valuable messenger
dog, pack-carrier, attack dog, and guard dog.
It was not until after World War II that the Boxer became popular around the world. Boxer
mascots, taken home by returning soldiers, introduced the dog to a much wider audience and
it soon became a favourite as a companion animal, as a show dog, and as a guard dog.
Breed Name...
The name "Boxer" is supposedly derived from this breed's tendency to begin a fight
by standing on its hind legs and "boxing" with its front paws. According to Andrew
H. Brace on his "Pet owner's guide to the Boxer" this theory is the least plausible
explanation, claiming it's unlikely that a nation so permeated with nationalism like Germany
would give to one of its most famous breeds a name so obviously anglicised. Brace states
that there exist many other theories to explain the origin of the breed name, some claiming the
smaller Bullenbeisser (Brabanter) were also known as "Boxl" and that Boxer is just
a corruption of that word.
Apperance...
An adult boxer typically weighs between 55 and 70 lbs (25 and 32 kg). Adult male boxers are
between 23 and 25 in. (57 nand 63 cm) tall at the withers; adult female are between 21 to 23
½ in. (53 and 60 cm). Docking of the tail remains popular, although cropping of the ears is
gradually declining in popularity and both are now prohibited in many European breed
standards and are slowly being banned in many countries. As of March, 2005, the AKC
changed its standard to allow the showing of uncropped Boxers.
Boxers are typically either fawn or brindle, often with a white underbelly and white on the front
or all four feet. The whiteness, called flashiness, often extends onto the shoulders or face.
White boxers account for approximately 25% of all boxers. Boxers with white coloring covering
more than one-third of their coat do not meet the boxer breed standard by the American
Kennel Club. Some brindled boxers are so dark as to appear black but really the stripes are
so close together that they are considered reverse brindles. Black Boxers do not exist. In the
UK, fawn boxers are typically richer in color and are called "Red".
The Boxer breed standard stipulates that two-thirds (roughly 67%) of the body be either fawn
or brindle in color. Some boxers have white markings that do not meet the standard and are
therefore mostly or entirely white. Contrary to popular opinion, white boxers are neither albino
(lacking pigment in the skin and eyes), nor rare. Genetic analysis indicates that as many as
one-quarter (25%) of all boxers are white.
Boxers have an underbite, and as a result, their lower row of teeth can get caught in their
jowls. Boxers make brilliant guard dogs.
Temperament...
The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands the most careful
attention. He is renowned for his great love and faithfulness to his master and household, his
alertness, and fearless courage as a defender and protector. The Boxer is docile but
distrustful of strangers. He is bright and friendly in play but brave and determined when
roused. His intelligence and willing tractability, his modesty, and cleanliness make him a
highly desirable family dog and cheerful companion. He is the soul of honesty and loyalty. He
is never false or treacherous even in his old age.
Popularity in the US...
Based on 2005 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers are the seventh most popular breed
of dog in the United States with approximately 37,268 new registrations during the year.
The above information came from the Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia
Boxers are a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a smooth fawn or brindled
coat and square-jawed muzzle. Boxers have very strong jaws and a powerful bite.
The History...
The ancestors of this breed were the German Bullenbeisser, a dog of Mastiff descent, and the
English Bulldog. The Bullenbeisser had been working as a hunting dog for centuries,
employed in the pursuit of bear, wild boar, and deer. Its task was to seize the prey and hold it
until the hunters arrived. In later years, faster dogs were favoured and the Bullenbeisser grew
smaller and was then called the Brabanter. In the late 19th century, the Brabanter was
crossed with an English Bulldog to start the line that would become the modern Boxer. In
1894, three Germans by the name of Roberth, Konig, and Hopner decided to stabilise the
breed and put it on exhibition at a dog show. This was done in Munich in 1895, and the next
year they founded the first Boxer Club.
The breed was introduced to other parts of Europe in the late 1800s and to the United States
around the turn of the century. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognised the first Boxer
champion in 1915.
During World War I, the Boxer was co-opted for military work, acting as a valuable messenger
dog, pack-carrier, attack dog, and guard dog.
It was not until after World War II that the Boxer became popular around the world. Boxer
mascots, taken home by returning soldiers, introduced the dog to a much wider audience and
it soon became a favourite as a companion animal, as a show dog, and as a guard dog.
Breed Name...
The name "Boxer" is supposedly derived from this breed's tendency to begin a fight
by standing on its hind legs and "boxing" with its front paws. According to Andrew
H. Brace on his "Pet owner's guide to the Boxer" this theory is the least plausible
explanation, claiming it's unlikely that a nation so permeated with nationalism like Germany
would give to one of its most famous breeds a name so obviously anglicised. Brace states
that there exist many other theories to explain the origin of the breed name, some claiming the
smaller Bullenbeisser (Brabanter) were also known as "Boxl" and that Boxer is just
a corruption of that word.
Apperance...
An adult boxer typically weighs between 55 and 70 lbs (25 and 32 kg). Adult male boxers are
between 23 and 25 in. (57 nand 63 cm) tall at the withers; adult female are between 21 to 23
½ in. (53 and 60 cm). Docking of the tail remains popular, although cropping of the ears is
gradually declining in popularity and both are now prohibited in many European breed
standards and are slowly being banned in many countries. As of March, 2005, the AKC
changed its standard to allow the showing of uncropped Boxers.
Boxers are typically either fawn or brindle, often with a white underbelly and white on the front
or all four feet. The whiteness, called flashiness, often extends onto the shoulders or face.
White boxers account for approximately 25% of all boxers. Boxers with white coloring covering
more than one-third of their coat do not meet the boxer breed standard by the American
Kennel Club. Some brindled boxers are so dark as to appear black but really the stripes are
so close together that they are considered reverse brindles. Black Boxers do not exist. In the
UK, fawn boxers are typically richer in color and are called "Red".
The Boxer breed standard stipulates that two-thirds (roughly 67%) of the body be either fawn
or brindle in color. Some boxers have white markings that do not meet the standard and are
therefore mostly or entirely white. Contrary to popular opinion, white boxers are neither albino
(lacking pigment in the skin and eyes), nor rare. Genetic analysis indicates that as many as
one-quarter (25%) of all boxers are white.
Boxers have an underbite, and as a result, their lower row of teeth can get caught in their
jowls. Boxers make brilliant guard dogs.
Temperament...
The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands the most careful
attention. He is renowned for his great love and faithfulness to his master and household, his
alertness, and fearless courage as a defender and protector. The Boxer is docile but
distrustful of strangers. He is bright and friendly in play but brave and determined when
roused. His intelligence and willing tractability, his modesty, and cleanliness make him a
highly desirable family dog and cheerful companion. He is the soul of honesty and loyalty. He
is never false or treacherous even in his old age.
Popularity in the US...
Based on 2005 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers are the seventh most popular breed
of dog in the United States with approximately 37,268 new registrations during the year.
The above information came from the Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia
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