Boxers are large, muscular, square-headed dogs who look imposing — that is, until you look into their eyes and see the mischief and joy of life reflected there.
Because of their playful nature and boundless energy, they are sometimes called the “Peter Pan” of the dog breeds.
Boxers aren't considered fully mature until they are three years old, meaning they have one of the longest puppyhoods in the world of dogs!
Boxer are typically known to be intelligent, alert, and fearless, yet friendly. He's loyal to his family and loves to play with them, but he's also headstrong, especially if you try to use harsh training methods with him.
With minimal grooming needs and legendary patience and gentleness with children, Boxers are great family companions, as long as you provide them with the physical exercise and mental stimulation they need.
If you're willing and able to provide them with adequate exercise in the form of walks or runs, they can even adapt to apartment living, so long as they are able to be close to their beloved people.
If you are considering to own a boxer, or you’ve just become a new boxer owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new boxer owners must accept on the next page! …and if you already are a boxer owner, see if you can relate!
Leticia Abras
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Ana Luisa Gouvea Abras
Db Bazza
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Kita McAdam haha
Linda Tremblay
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on dirais baboune
Jessica Perez
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Allan Mustarde LOL!!!
Susan Stineman Nelson
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Taylor, Samantha
Samantha Nelson
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True!!!
Taylor Nelson
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the boxer crazy eye!!! hahah that’s too true
Lacey Mudge
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Tonya White Stephanie Patterson
Lacey Mudge
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One of them looked like Brutis!
Stephanie Patterson
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I know what a cutie!
Linda Rabideau
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what a face
Edna Magill
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So true haha
Sarah Ricciuti
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So cute
Spencer White
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Amanda White read this x
Kathy L. Saad
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Steve Saad. Sara Dean and other lucky boxer owners.. A cute read..
Sara Dean
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Ain’t it the truth❤
Allan Mustarde
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So true!
Lizette Miramontes
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He watches me as I recover from surgery
Jaimie Murray
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Benjamin Murray
Aubrey Moore
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Tessa especially the “your bed is no longer your bed”
Matthew Jeffries
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Allyson Ladd Jeffries Adam Ladd Bethany Ladd Howard Cindy Jeffries Andrea Ladd
Christine Marie
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Stacey Kresser Irwin
John Irwin
Read the next one too. Crazy boxer owners lol
Colleen Assavedo
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Vicki Turse Mainer I’m sorry, I didn’t see this until now. I’d love to talk to you, about him. We are looking for a perfect family, because he is deaf and has separation anxiety. He has tons of positive qualities, but would want to discuss his challenges.
Jonathan Gonzalez
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Marylou Vasquez
Tammy Clinton Maiani
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Looks like my Finnigan and he does this all the time!
Allie Ingold
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Nina Ingold
Terrin Abigail Gamboa
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Aaron Joshua Gamboa
Kalena Lutz
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Bridget Lutz Andy Fultz
Ricki Fallon
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Jessica Fallon
Abbe Blaker Voigt
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KJames Brink
Christine Marie
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I wouldn’t even want a different breed. Boxers for life!
Gary Sellers
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Ron Farrell
Carson B Johnson
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Julie Goucher the boxer eye
Dyenie Bonnie McGovern
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Dyallen Efendi
Dyallen Efendi
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all so true except the #7.
Trace Cartwright
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Carrie Burke Kinlaw
Tia McIntosh
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Cindy Reed
Paula Smith Necaise
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Don’t feed beef and corn. Add plain Greek yogurt and plain cooked pumpkin. Solved the problem.
Danielle Staton
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Mandee Staton ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Melinda Monasterski
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Christopher Monasterski
Gia Douglas
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Tara Ashlee my dogs do number 8 lol!
Tara Ashlee
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Cling stays sitting on Kiah and she goes after his butt then he lays beside her and she just states a thin and gives warning growls lolol
Zoë Sansom
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Wendy Sansom
Amy Seaborne
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Kath Seaborne
Sean O'Donoghue
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Jennifer O’Donoghue
Jessica Fallon
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Haha so true! Peter Pan dog…. No wonder you wanted one!
Angelika Yvette Graham
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Anthony Graham Audrey Graham
Laura Iafelice
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Jr Jr Moreland
Mindy Derfler
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I’ve been a boxer owner for decades and my most recent 10-month-old boy (Tarquinius or Tarq for short) loves his doggie mama…my rescued puggle, Asia. And yes, they stay in bed long after I’ve gotten up for my day. Your list is spot on! Boxers are the best! But they do require a lot of patience and exercise. 🙂
Juanita Newton Exceen
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Kelli Reno Quinn, have you experienced any of these?