Appearance

The Boxer is a medium-sized, energetic powerhouse of a dog. They have a short, sleek coat, which comes in shades of fawn or bridle. They have well-developed muscle that can be seen underneath their tight skin. One of the famous features of the breed is its wide, blunt, black muzzles. They also have an arched skull and a slightly indented forehead. They have dark brown eyes and black nose. Their ears are usually cropped, and their tails are always docked.

History

The Boxer dog breed has quite long history. Their lineage belongs to the Molosser dog group and was developed during the 19th century. The Boxer is a crossbred between the Bullenbeisser, which is now an extinct, mastiff-type dog, and the Bulldogs originating from Great Britain. The first attempt to stabilize the breed was on 1895 by three German breeders, who subsequently introduced the breed to the dog shows. They founded the first Boxer club and published a breed standard in 1902, which is still valid for the most part. After the breed has been accepted in Germany, they were then brought to other countries within a few short years after their introduction. The American Kennel Club officially registered the breed in 1904. During WWI, the breed influence a lot, especially in the military where they showed their abilities as a war dog used to guard, carry packs, as well as attach enemies. Today, the breed is still popular, and they are considered the best guard dogs due to their intelligence and agility. They are also used as guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, police dogs, and appear in dog agility competitions. They are also well known as a family dog.