12 Realities New Boxer Owners Must Accept

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 2,836

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.

boxer 1Boxers 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!

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2,836 thoughts on “12 Realities New Boxer Owners Must Accept”

  2. Melissa Nguyen

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    Awww, I was told my baby had congestive heart failure among other things. He lived a happy life until the end, which was a month later. He’s been freed from the struggle since April 14th. Oh how I miss him. He was my best friend. 🙁

  7. Sharon Swartz

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    very very true but you left one out be careful when you leave them home you might come home to no more furniture. lol, I know I lost a couch. but love them, the youngest is just now being an adult pup, and he is 4. so loveable

  17. Sarah Wong

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    I leave my 7 year old boxer home in my room for 3 hours some times and when I get back my room is still in tack my shoes have not been touched and he’s not on my queen sized bed . He’s still chilling on his dog bed and does not get up till I say this ” Come saint Brutus then he acts like my gentleman and sits right by my feet as I smoosh his face and pick him up to hug him 😀 My baby boy knows who the alpha is so does cats and other dogs and my bunny too .

  37. Julie Seidel

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    🙁 We lost 2 boxers. One had cardiomyopathy and colon tumors; he died at age 10. One had brains tumors and died at 13. Our current boxer is around 6 (not sure, as he was a rescue), and so far no problems except eye issues (corneal abrasions that don’t heal well).

  48. Lorraine Solomon

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    when I was 11 my mum rescued a boxerxlabrador from the RSPCA,he was one of a litter of 6 born on a caravan site in Basigstoke,he was the smartest,sweetest dog we ever had,and enjoyed being owned by him for 12 great years R.I.P.Bonzo Bubb xx

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