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""The ideal Boxer" is a medium size, square built dog of good substance with a short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. His well developed muscles are clean, hard and appear smooth under taut skin. His movements denotes energy, his gait is firm, yet elastic. His stride free and ground-covering, the carriage proud. Boxers were developed to serve as a guard, working and companion. He combines strength and agility with elegance and style. His temperament steadfast and tractable. His chiseled head imparts to the Boxer a unique and very individual stamp. The muzzle is a distinctive feature and great value is placed on its being of proper form and balance with the skull. Boxers love a big fenced -in yard to play in, but will do well in a city environment if taken outside daily. The Boxer is as ever alert, self-assured and fearless dog, yet, adapts well to other dogs and children and they should never be aggressive, but rather even-tempered, yet will still make a great guard dog.
The colours of a Boxer are fawn, brindle and white.. Fawn shades vary from light tan to mahogany. The brindle ranges from sparse but clearly defined black stripes on a fawn background to such a heavy concentration of black striping that the essential fawn background color barely, although clearly, shows through (which may create the appearance of reverse brindling). White markings, if present, should be of such distribution as to enhance the dog's appearance, but may not exceed one-third of the entire coat. They are not desirable on the flanks or on the back of the torso proper. On the face, white may replace part of the otherwise essential black mask, and may extend in an upward path between the eyes, but it must not be excessive, so as to detract from true Boxer expression. The absence of white markings, the so-called "plain" fawn or brindle, is perfectly acceptable, and should not be penalized in any consideration of color.
White Boxers are accepted by AKC for registration and breeding, but may not participate in "Conformation Classes", but are eligible for Performance events. "The White Boxer is not caused by genetic birth defects. The exclusively white coat is created when both mother and father are carriers of the gene that makes up the white coat and the offspring inherits the white coat gene from both the father and mother. In every way the pup is the same as all it's siblings, with all the energy, personality and spirit that make them Boxers. According to the "American Boxer Club", approximately twenty-five percent (this is an estimation as exact records have not been maintained) of all Boxer puppies born are either white or almost white, making white puppies neither "rare" nor "unusual" or "albinos". "White Boxers are more likely to sunburn and white boxers (like many other breeds with similar loss of pigment problems) are more prone to deafness in one or both ears" (BoxerBuddies.org)
Disqualifications for AKC competition: Boxers that are any color other than fawn or brindle, or Boxers with a total of white markings that exceeds one-third of the entire coat." (American Kennel Club)
AKC Standards:
Height:
21 - 25 inches
Weight: 66 - 70 lbs. for Female,
69 - 75 lbs. for Males
Colors:
Fawn, Brindle (with white markings), or White
(White
Boxer)
Coat:
Short, glossy and smooth
Temperament:
The boxer is a fun-loving and playful dog that is extremely loyal and
affectionate, friendly, headstrong, high-energy.
With Children:
Yes, loyal playmate.
With Pets:
Socialization required. May be aggressive with other male dogs.
Special Skills:
Working dog and family pet.
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: High, deliberate and
wary with strangers
Care and Training:
Boxers requires low maintenance for grooming. Nails need regular attention.
Boxers are an energetic breed who needs lots of exercise either by walking
or a well-fenced yard. The Boxer does well with obedience training.
Learning Rate: High. Training can
be a challenge as high intelligence combined with dynamic nature demands a
patient owner willing to spend extra time and energy on their training.
Activity:
High
Living Environment:
Indoor dog as they are a people dog and
love to be social. Boxers will not let you forget them in the backyard.
Best Owner: The Boxer does well with a family in the city, suburbs or country. The boxer is excellent with children.
Special Needs: Attention, exercise and training.
Possible Health Concerns: Breathing problems, cardiac problems, hip dysplasia and thyroid disease.
