Cross Breeds - can someone give me info on boxer dogs?

can someone give me info on boxer dogs?

Last night i rescued a 5 month old male boxer from a kennel.I seen an ad they were going to take it to the humane society and i know what they do there and its just a puppy so i went and got him.I want to know about this particular breed of dog.Are they good with kids and other animals are they known to have any medical problems anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.I also have a 13 year old pomeranian to

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boxers are sweet dogs. go to www.akc.com or just do a yahoo search and you will find out a lot about them. i have chihuahuas and had a boxer before. they are just like big teddy bears!
Description The Boxer's body is compact and powerful and the shiny, close-fitting coat comes in fawn, brindle, white and various shades of red, with white markings. White Boxers cannot be registered with some Kennel Clubs. The tail is usually docked. Ear cropping is optional. (Docking and cropping is illegal in some countries.) Its head should be in proportion to its body, lean and unwrinkled. Its lower jaw extends beyond its upper one, curving upward. Neither teeth nor tongue are to show when the mouth is closed. The nose is large and black with very open nostrils. Eyes dark. The neck should be round, strong, and muscular, without dewlap. The body should be square. The tail is carried high. Its front legs should be straight and parallel. Temperament The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful, curious and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn, but can be stubborn and sneaky. The Boxer is a good dog for competitive obedience. Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with the family. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along so well with children. A well brought-up and properly socialized Boxer will also get along with his own kind and other household pets. However one Boxer owner reported; their Boxer is best friends with their many barn cats and second dog, but will chase and eat their ducks and other farm birds. The female boxer will often get into fights with other female dogs, trying to display her dominance. If one owns a female boxer and another female dog, they will get along and even play most of the time, however they will most likely fight from time to time. It has been said that the name Boxer came from the way the Boxer likes to use is front paws for just about everything. If you have ever watched a Boxer go about his business you may have noticed the way he paws at his toys, food bowl and you for that matter, in a very playful cat-like way. Some Boxers have been known to paw at their food or water bowl if they are empty. Playfully barking, pawing and playing with the bowl, flipping it upside-down and putting their front paws on the top of the bowl, sliding it around the house barking and whining until someone fills it for them. It looks like a silly game, but the Boxer knows what he is trying to tell you, he's hungry! While participating the sport of schutzhund, Boxers are known to jump up and use their front paws as if they are boxing. They are very clownish and playful and have been known to grab and carry ANYTHING around including your knickknacks if he thinks he can get away with it. The Boxer's nature is to protect you, your family, and your home. Known visitors will be welcomed boisterously. They are always keen to work and play. Boxers need lots of human companionship. They can be rather boisterous and even in old age are still extremely athletic. Teach the Boxer not to be boisterous and especially not to jump up at people. Boxers LOVE to jump. This breed is noted for courage and makes great guard dogs. Boxers have a wide use in military and police work. Training should start young and be firm and consistent. This breed requires a dominant owner. An excellent watchdog, the Boxer will restrain an intruder in the same way a Bulldog does. Height, Weight Height: Dogs 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.) Bitches 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) Weight: Dog 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg.) Bitches 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg.) Health Problems Some major concerns are cardiomyopathy, sub-aortic stenosis, and hip dysplasia. Sometimes prone to epilepsy. From age eight on they are more likely to get tumors than other breeds. Tendency for allergies. Also heart problems. These dogs may drool and snore. May have excessive flatulence. Some white Boxers are prone to deafness. Living Conditions Boxers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least an average-sized yard. Boxers do best in temperate climates as the breed can chill easily in cold weather and have trouble cooling off in very hot weather. Exercise An active, athletic breed, Boxers need daily work or exercise, as well as a long brisk, daily walk. They also enjoy fetching a ball or other sessions of play. Life Expectancy About 11-14 years Litter Size 2 - 10 puppies - Average 6 Grooming The Boxer's smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary, for it removes the natural oils from the skin. Boxers are very clean and groom themselves like cats. This breed is an average shedder. Origin The Boxer's ancestors were two German mastiff type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. They were later crossed with the powerful ancestors of the Mastiff and Bulldog. Early on, these dogs were prized for hunting, bull baiting, and for pulling carts. A bit farther down the family tree, Boxer ancestors became cattle dogs, and were used to round up livestock. They were also popular circus and theater dogs because they learned tricks so easily. Breeding was rather indiscriminate until the first Boxer studbook was started in 1904, stabilizing the breed standard. In spite of its German origins, "Boxer" is an English name that suitably describes the dog's punchy fighting style. Though early Boxers may have been quite ferocious, the breed today is a very gentle, loving family companion. Some of the Boxer's talents are watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue, competitive obedience, schutzhund and performing tricks. Group Mastiff, AKC Working Recognition FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, CKC, APRI, ACR
omg boxers are THE BEST!I had one for years and trust me when I say they are definitely the SMARTEST dog you will ever have puppy or not,and they get along with everybody.I swear if a burglar wee ever to break into my house my boxer would roll on the floor and beg to be petted.And they are definitely good with other animals.They wont fight with anything.My dog even ended up sharing his food with the birds and letting our friends pet rabbit sleep on top of him.That boxer is definitely gonna change your life and trust me when i say he'll be the best dog you ever had.
I have a male boxer that I had since he was a pup and all I can say is watch out cuz they will play you non-stop! Boxers are super playful and the need to run...A LOT! Plus, they can become huge. There have been no illnesses as of yet although mine recently pulled a muscle playing. They can be rough, especially around smaller kids...I would not have one near a baby, just to be safe.
Boxers are great dogs. The have a sweet personality,and are loyal to a fault. The will protect kids from unknown people(even if you know them). But also keep in mind they can get pretty big, especially the males. All muscle!
Boxers are wonderful family dogs and adore children. They can be a little slow in the learning department, but if you are patient they will learn to be very obedient. They are generally healthy dogs, but can develop hip problems later in life. As a squash-faced dog they can also have breathing problems, and it is particularly important that they not stick their head out moving car windows, be sprayed in the face with water, or be dried with a kennel dryer (if you take him to a groomer). Beyond that, find yourself a good book on boxers and enjoy your new puppy. They are very lovable dogs!
My sister has a boxer who is definitely like part of the family. He truly seems to have a human's personality. When they got a yellow lab puppy a couple years after getting him, he was fiercely protective of the puppy. Another friend has an albino boxer, who is deaf (because he is an albino, he was more prone to this.). Boxers can be wonderful, loyal dogs, but because this is a rescued dog and you don't know his background, be careful until you get to know him and vice versa.
They are wonderful dogs. Lots of energy. As with all dogs, be careful when feeding your dog around small children Most children are bitten by dogs who have food aggression. Good luck & enjoy your new pup!!!
Trust me on this, my mother is a vet and I have a beautiful 6yr old female boxer...She is very calm and sweet and has never bitten or harmed anything....Some boxers can be very wild, but some can be very gentle or a little of both at some times...My dog is around 70 lbs., medium build, and as sweet as she can be...I have 5 cats and she hasn't hurt one...EVER...They generally aren't know for medical problems, great with kids and some other animals....I do not think that your boxer would bother the other dog...He might try to play with it, but that's all...If you have any other questions, email me at this address..the_aero5@yahoo.com
I was going to give you a answer but I think the last guy pretty much covered everything you need to no. good luck.
i have enjoyed owning boxers for several years.they are wonderful dogs and i have never had any problems with mine concerning children or other animals.health wise the breed is predisposed to several health problems but as with any pet good nutrition and care can prevent a lot of future problems.boxers tend to be known as clowns as they have such fun loving personalities.there are several excellent online sites for more information on the breed.just type in boxer breeders or go to akc boxers and you will find tons of information.
Boxers are FABULOUS !!!! GREAT with kids - assuming the child is tall enough/heavy enough that the boxer doesn't accidentally knock the child down while playing. Almost all are sweet tempered. they are VERY protective of their family including and the kids in the family. the other writer may be right that a burglar could come in, but if anybody yells or threatens the family in what the boxer understand as a threat, you will see that boxer go into WARNING mode - serious growling, baring teeth. But, given those circumstances, that is not a bad thing. Since the boxer is a puppy, given his size, he may play too rough for your Pomeranian. but he won't try to eat the little dog, or anything icky like that. COMMON AILMENTS Lymphoma Heart murmur Inherited epithelial dysplasia Susceptibility To Illness Medium You can find stuff about boxers all over the net, but http://www.petplanet.co.uk/dog_breed_profile.asp?dbid=2 is a good summary of info.
We also have a boxer, named Luke The Duke. He is without doubt one of the best friends I have ever had. He is great with children and other animals of all types. Recently I was answering a question for someone about boxer's and doing research and found this web site. I am sure it will help you greatly to learn about the boxer breed and can also put you in touch with other boxer owners. http://www.boxerworld.com It is a wonderful thing you have done to help rescue your new dog. We have started an email network of dog loving people that help us to find homes for rescued dogs. Our family invites you to visit our web site and enter your email address to receive a weekly email that has a homeless rescued dog's picture and short bio information. People print the photo and info off and show it around to friends and co-workers..etc...helping us to find the homeless dog a loving home and family. The more people we have in the network the greater the chance of the dogs we feature finding new homes. We invite anyone that loves dogs to join us. Just visit http://www.Living30A.com Sign up is fast, FREE and easy!
I have a 2 year old male boxer he is wonderful. I have two children 3 and 5 , our dog adores them. Go to the web site www.boxer-dog.org
Boxers are, generally speaking, really good with kids and other dogs. I rescued a 3 1/2 year old female from a shelter that stayed in the kennel with a small dog and they were really close. The owners that had the dog before turning her over to the shelter said that the dog was extremely gentle with their children. The kids would pull on the dog's ear and tail, playing. The dog did nothing. She is supremely sweet and very gentle. P.S. One of the best things about Boxers is that they are clean freaks! They bathe themselves like cats. They like to be clean, so if you keep them indoors, your house will stay relatively clean. However, since they are short-hairs, they will shed. A lot.