Boxer dogs
Origin
The Boxer descends from ancient mastiffs (two German mastiff type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer). The Boxer's ancestors were used to hunt bears and wild boar and as fighting dogs when hunt fell into decay. Bull fights being banned, they become watchdogs and circus dogs. The Boxer is a result of the careful selective breeding these dogs and crosses to some other breeds such as GreatDanes and English Bulldogs. The breed was created in Germany in the end of the 19th centuries. The name "Boxer" is supposedly derived from the breed's tendency to begin a fight by standing on its hind legs and "boxing" with its front paws.
Appearance
The head is the most distinctive feature of the Boxer. The breed standard dictates that it must
be in perfect proportion to the body and above all it must never be too ligh. The Boxer is a middle-sized compact square built dog, with proud carriage.The height is 23 - 25 inches. The weight is 55-70 pounds. This dog is a great combination of strength and speed. The coat is short ,shiny and smooth. It comes in fawn and brindle, often with awhite underbelly and white on the front or all four feet.Health Problems
- Aortic Stenosis
- Cardiomyopathy - heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn't work as well as it should
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Corneal Dystrophy - is the eye's outermost layer.
- Hip Dysplasia
- Pyloric Stenosis - a narrowing of the outlet from the stomach to the small intestine
- Histiocytoma
Boxer are:- bright, energetic, playful,agile and high-spirited
- devotion and protective ability
- very high intelligence and learning abilities
- get along well with children
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