Acc to the Boxer Dog history they were developed in the nineteenth century in Germany. Its forefathers were mastiff sort of German dog. They were at a later stage interbred with the dominant Bulldog and the Mastiff family. Earlier the work of the Boxers included dog fighting, cart pulling, to gather livestock at one place, bull baiting cattle dogs, and to kill and hold the  wild boar and bison’s until hunters arrived. They later became admired as dogs of the circus and theaters. This breed is well-known for courage and makes great watch dogs. Boxers are also used to help the police as well as the military in their work. They are excellent watchdogs, and are ferocious with intruders. The Boxer dog training a boxer should start from very young and it should be done by someone who is rigid and constant in his training. The Boxer is famous for the technique it uses to use its front legs. That could be the probable reason it has got its name as it seems like it is boxing.

The Boxer dog characteristics include the body of a Boxer which is solid and potent. The head and the body are in proportion to each other. They have a large black nose with nostrils that are very open. They have deep brown eyes and the ears can either be set high, cropped or kept normal. They have a neck that is round, tough and well-built and does not have any dewlap. The legs of the front are straight and the legs that are behind are very much muscular. The boxer has a tail that is usually docked. The coat of a boxer is short, smooth and close-fitting and in comes in fawn, mahogany, brindle, tan, and black with marking of white.

Other Boxer Dog information is they are joyful, lively, playful, interested and a dog full of life. They are very intelligent, eager and learn things very quickly. Boxer is a very loyal and affectionate dog and they bond very closely with family. They are known to get along with children as well as other pets in the house very well. The height of the male boxer dog can be about 22-25 inches and they may weigh up to 60-70 pounds. On the other hand the height of a female boxer may be 21-24 inches and it may weigh up to 53-65 pounds.

Some main Boxer dog health problems that it may have are some sort of heart problems, thyroid, epilepsy and hip dysphasia. They can also have allergies of the skin and other kinds of allergies.

 The Boxers are also known to drool and snore. The Boxer dog puppies are very energetic and need to be exercised daily in any form by taking them for long brisk walks or just walks. They are fond of outdoor games and love to play fetching of ball or similar games. They are very sensitive to temperature and get easily chilled or over heated.

The number of years the Boxer dog is expected to live is around eleven to fourteen years. When a boxer gives birth to litters it gives birth at the average of 6. The Boxer Dog adoption is something that should be done as to take care of them is easy. The hair should be brushed with a hard bristle brush, and it should be given bath only when very necessary. This Boxer dog is known to be an average shedder.