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!
Crystal Paige Lloyd
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Amos Bauer
Randy Wrzesinski
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Love it so true
Helen Neale
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Matt Neale
Ryan Fisher
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Rose Fisher
Laura LaPorta
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A whole new level of lazy lol
Charlie Mungovan
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Danielle Lipton
Julia Parnell Howell
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Steve Howell – #11 learn to fear the “crazy boxer eye” hahaha 8am and 9pm every night!!!!!! And #12…too cute…
Laurie Maye Jurgens
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You forgot to mention personal space, something you will never have again along with going to the bathroom by yourself 😉
Kelly Christine Fabrygel
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Amanda Brooks
Kandace Reader
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TJ Peterson
Celia Dawn
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Laura Paris Cochrane
Jennifer Haehl
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Matt Walton
Jeff Landry
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Diana Landry
Kirstie Briggs
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Steve Hilyear
Matt Walton
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I cant seeeeee
Tony Jimi Robertson
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Gotta love em…GN
Cyndi Howey
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What a cute face!!! I miss my boxer babies, grabbing those jowls and kissing them!!!
Adam Joseph Penrose
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Ruth Penrose Vicky Williams
Wendy Adams Wood
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Angela Black-especially #12 🙂
Linda Mcpartland
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Absolutely true lol. Love our winston ❤
Michael Morley
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Fiona Ealis McKenna
Martin Heskins
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Katie Heskins
David Pritchard
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Kate Pritchard
Naomy Morell
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Mjose Ramirez Trujillo
David Kilpatrick
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Emma Kilpatrick
Breda Costello
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Gorgeous
Shane Bierly
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Amber Bierly
Ron Roberts
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Amanda Orem remind you of duke ?
Becky Greenwood
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Rob Greenwood
James Slonaker Jr.
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Leslie Slonaker
Sue Diane Williams
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So like Brinks
Frances Mifsud
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Oh yes I can relate to this article. But they are the best breed to own.
Mandy McCabe
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Stephanie Goodfellow
Cindy Wedel
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Yes! “Crazy boxer eyes” made me laugh out loud….you know them when you see them and they can be terrifying in a playful way!!! 3:)
Julia Parnell Howell
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SO TRUE!!!! So much energy they just don’t know what to do with it!! Even after a nice walk and play time….!!!
Sean-Traci Isakson
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Justin Aldrich
Maria Buckley
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All true. Love our Freddie!
Pamela Bevis Brady
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That is “The Look” !
Savannah Vq
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Lisa Velasquez
Brenda WasTaylor Reoch
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My beautiful Jess
Bobby Harold
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Anastasia Kapelonis Hugli
Annette Starup Jensen
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Aww what a lovely picture <3
Amanda Orem
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Yes,so much
Martha Freeman
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Boxers will wrap u around their paws lol
Megan Rother
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Caroline Parrish
Michael Vale
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Forgot to mention the mad 5 minutes when they run around the living room…garden…pouncing..Jumping at full pelt..make sure you get out of the way
Donna Money
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Chloé Jade
Michael Hamlin
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I love me some Boxer!
Amanda Sheene
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Agree with all of it except the TV thing. .the ONLY thing he ever reacts to on Tv is ringing bells that sound like a doorbell. No I don’t have a doorbell, but his FIRST family did. I always respond “we still don’t have a doorbell Dante” then he looks slightly embarrassed
Wayne Bonython
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Lisa Bonython