Discipline, healthy aggression, excellent physical data and developed intelligence - all this is about the German boxer.
It is also called the most playful of the fighting breeds, which makes the Boxer ideal for both official work and family life.
Briefly about the breed
The Boxer is a strong, medium-sized dog: 50 cm tall and weighing about 25-32 kg. They have a stocky, square build with well-developed sculpted muscles, massive and well-positioned paws, and a lower jaw that protrudes strongly forward, giving a warlike appearance.
However, the playfulness of the character is revealed by inquisitive eyes with dark irises and a lack of aggression in the gaze.What's So Great About Being Tall?
Growth Advantage
When attacking, your hands are closer to his head. You spend less energy punching him down than you would spend punching upward on a tall opponent. Your shoulders don't tire as much, and it's easier for you to hit him when his gloves aren't held high above your head. When defending, your head is further away from his blows. He may not be able to hit even if you lower your gloves from time to time.
Larger Arm Span
When attacking, you can hit him when he can't hit you. As long as you are equal in speed and skill, you will always be able to hit him first. He has to go through blows to get to you. At long range, you can start your attacks with powerful punches or even body shots because he still can't reach you. At close range, your long arms can fly out at wider angles that he doesn't expect. On defense, you can jab to keep him at bay or push him away with your front hand. Thanks to your long arms, it is easier for you to grab him and clinch him at close range.
Higher Center of Gravity
Having a tall torso means you can always put pressure on top of him and wear him down. You can always lean on him, but he can never lean on you. You will always be on top in the clinch. Every time you hook up, you will start moving before he can start moving. As long as you continue to fight from above, he will carry you throughout the fight.
Interesting color
The coat of Boxer dogs is smooth and iridescent in the sun, short, dense and hard. There are two types of coat color:
- Ginger;
- Brindle.
The red coat color includes shades of light yellow, orange, red and brown. The most popular “golden mean” is a bright red color.
Boxers of another type have a tiger color: on light and red fur there are dark or black stripes along the ribs of the animal.
The stripes are noticeably different from the main color and have clear contours. Small white markings are also normal for the German breed.
Boxers of other colors - white, gray, black - are not actually representatives of the noble German breed.
How to choose a puppy
Before buying a puppy, you need to find a suitable nursery with good recommendations and personally communicate with the breeder. Find out the living conditions of the dogs and their diet. If possible, look at your parents and find out about their illnesses and weaknesses.
The puppies themselves should be active and curious. External characteristics must meet the standards: shiny coat, clean eyes and ears.
The price of a German Boxer depends on the officiality of the breeder and pedigree. Puppies can be of three classes:
- Pet class (pet without status);
- Breeding class (dogs approved for breeding);
- Show class (pets that are offspring of champions and intended for exhibitions).
So a Pet-class puppy will cost from 10,000 rubles , and for a Show-class dog you will have to pay 30,000 rubles or more. You can buy a Boxer from an unofficial one for 5000-6000 rubles . But this is a certain risk: it is unknown in what conditions the parents grew up, whether they were prone to aggression and diseases.
The German Boxer will definitely make the best pet and will happily curl up on the couch and watch TV with the family. But before buying, you should think about your free time and the opportunity to raise and care for a dog, because this is a big responsibility.
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Fighting character
In the photo, the boxer appears with an aggressive look, because among his ancestors are Tibetan Great Danes, which people often used for military purposes.
The fighting spirit in dogs has been preserved, so the German boxer’s most favorite games since childhood are fights and battles. Dogs of this breed are always ready to fight, but they internally believe in their own strength and fight only in moments of danger.
Ruthlessness towards enemies is combined with sincere devotion to their masters. Their natural playfulness and enthusiasm make them excellent companions for children and adults, and the pet has enough strength for daily activity.
The Boxer's sociability involves constantly being among people and experiencing difficult times due to separation. Dogs automatically become distrustful and wary of unfamiliar people.You can also leave the boxer alone with the child: instinct will not allow him to offend the weak even if he inflicts pain from the outside.
When it comes to training, boxers are smart and quick-witted and easy to train.
George Acer – artistic gymnastics
All the cases described above are all kinds of diseases or deviations that the person himself could not influence in any way. But the history of world sports also knows outstanding disabled people who competed on equal terms with healthy opponents. Oscar Pistorius is well known to all athletics fans.
, who won the silver medal at the World Championships in Daegu on prosthetics.
It's a pity that now he is better known as a crime hero. However, there was a guy in history who was cooler than Oscar. American athlete George Acer
won six medals at the 1904 Olympics, competing with a wooden prosthetic leg. Eiser particularly distinguished himself in gymnastics: he became an Olympic champion in vault, uneven bars and rope climbing. In addition to three gold medals, he added two more silver and bronze medals, which to this day allow him to remain the most titled athlete with a disability in the history of the Olympic Games.
Care and education
The Boxer does not require too much troublesome care. It is recommended to bathe your pet once every six months, trim its nails weekly, comb out the fur with a massage brush every three days, and before going to bed, clean the skin folds on the face and earlobe of moisture and food debris.
Also, after each walk in the fresh air, it is necessary to carefully examine the paw pads, which, despite their hardness and strength, are often injured.
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Feeding
Do not overfeed your pet. He has a tendency to gain excess weight. An adult dog should be fed no more than 2 times a day.
Avoid begging for tidbits during the day.
The dog needs a diet rich in protein foods (lean meat, sea fish, cottage cheese). Of course, cereals and vegetables should also be present in the diet.
It is preferable to feed with natural products.
As for dry food - no less than premium.
Features of the lifestyle
The German boxer's hyperactivity does not necessarily mean he is exposed to large areas. Dogs of this breed quickly adapt to any size apartment, although they like to sleep on a fairly spacious bed.
When choosing a place for your pet, it is important to take into account an important fact: boxers love to be constantly among people, so their house should not be located in a secluded corner.
It is worth thinking in advance about maintaining warmth around the dog, since the short hair of the Boxer is not able to protect him from the cold, so the animal must be protected from drafts and not walk outside for a long time at sub-zero temperatures. It's better to stock up on warm dog clothes.
Health
It is rare for a Boxer to live past 12 years of age. The fact is that the dog’s immunity is quite weak. The Boxer's coat is weak.
The dog is easily hypothermic and prone to colds.
Drafts and overcooling of the dog should be avoided. When walking in bad weather, you need to wear dog clothes.
In addition to cold, this four-legged animal does not tolerate heat well. He can't stay in the sun for a long time.
The following ailments plague the dog:
- Allergic reactions.
- Tumors, both benign and malignant.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Dysplasia of the elbow and hip joint.
- Stomach diseases.
- Degenerative myelopathy.
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