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!
Toby Leeds
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Siany Evans
Gina Caltagirone Galella
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I love this… You described a boxer perfectly and yes I can relate except
For the tv lol
Chris Bull
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Amy Redshaw
Linda Searle
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You forgot the farting !
Tiffany Granger
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Not that your a new owner Shawn Miazga, but having never even met Bailey, I’m pretty sure she does all 12 anyway. Haha.
Shawn Miazga
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New owner? I wouldn’t call over 2 years a new owner.
Shawn Miazga
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I wouldn’t call over 2 years a new owner.
Tiffany Granger
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I mentioned that part.
Shawn Miazga
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Oh, I read that wrong. Haha I thought it said “Now” lol
Nicole Zeltner
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Ashley Marie Boyd soo true! Lol especially the bed/couch part
Ame Farris McClain
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While reading this:
San Gelen Jones
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My loyal friend!
Rachel Reynoldson
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Ryan Grady Lee this is cute
David Foley
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Sarah Foley Christina Marie
David Foley Liv Mccollum you guy’s should read this!
Ryan Grady Lee
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Doh I miss the big guy
Ryan Grady Lee
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Alright alright, you don’t have to twist my arm.
Shannon Bull
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Mikey Schoneman
Karla Olsen-Brown
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Don’t forget boxer bubbles!
Kim Tolle
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Nate…#9….yep happens all the time in your house!!!
Zach Miller
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Jordan Rae Lawter Madde Miller Lee-Robin Rusinack-Miller
Kristine Grenda Pruitt
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Ok, I need honest opinions…i’m 58, my kids are grown and gone. We had a wonderful boxer for 13 years ( long life, well cared for). She passed away 3 years ago. Even tho we have three other dogs, I miss my boxer so much. We have 4 acres to play on, and I don’t work outside our home. I really want another boxer, probably an older rescue. I have rheumatoid arthritis, it’s hard to get around.Am I too old to deal with playfulness of a boxer? Be brutally honest, I don’t want to bring another into our home unless she/he will thrive.
Ly Jiun
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Appollo
Helen Baxter Thompson
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Graham Thompson!!
Nate L Vinson
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So cute, all of them. Agreed on #9! After all this time you would think they know the routine.
Jess Oakley
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Laura Oakley
Laura Oakley
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Dan Franklin all of these are true !!
Dan Franklin
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haha the ‘crazy boxer eye’ we know all too much about that!!
Carla Goode Kleen
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You are still young! Please find a Boxer who needs a home. You have the perfect environment for one and remember the love and joy of being an owner of this wonderful breed.
Cydnee Tucker
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Sweetest, most loving dogs! Boxers are the best
Phil DeMaria
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What do you think Carrie Wilkins DeMaria, see any of this with Ellie?
Dana Robbins
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Shari Robbins
Shari Robbins
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All so true
Joshua Rapplean
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Alyssa Joubert
Alyssa Joubert
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Everything is true except #1 😉
Joshua Rapplean
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True ,but I did but him a couple Serta memory foam perfect sleepers
Alyssa Joubert
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Thats why he isnt in our bed 🙂 bc he has his own comfy bed
Kyle Martin
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Andrea Ruggles
Selena Francis
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Paul Francis Panda
Selena Francis
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Let’s not forget the disinterest in “normal” size sticks! Not short of ambition or determination 😉
Donna Pharris Field
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Awe, sweet girl!
Donna Pharris Field
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He’s gonna be a big boy!
Donna Pharris Field
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You are correct!
Donna Pharris Field
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Spoiled is the only life a boxer should live.
Donna Pharris Field
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My sweet Satchimo!
Andres Jasso
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Ruth Jasso
Steve Quincy Delmar
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Catherine Veronica
Edra Mckinstry
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So true I have one he’s my big baby
Edra Mckinstry
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As u can see very well with kids
Edra Mckinstry
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Your boxer looks like mine
Greg Adams
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This is the first reverse sealed brindle I have