I am getting a boxer puppy on Febuary 3rd. Can someone tell me thepositives and negatives of these dogs?

Answer 1

I work at a vet clinic and we see a LOT of boxers. Positives are..They are SOOO fun loving!! They are fun, active, loving dogs. One of my favorite dog breeds because of their cute personality. A negative is that they tend to have health problems. Whether it be allergies or heart disease. Not all boxers have problems, but we have seen a few who do. It is hard for the owners. But i know a lot of people that wouldn't have any other breed because their personality is so wonderful. So they just have to take them to the vet regularly to keep up on routine care, and keep them as healthy as possible. Good luck, and i think boxers make wonderful pets!!!

Check out akc.org or dogbreedinfo.com to find out more information about them.

Answer 2

The physical attributes are the ones which have the advantages, and disadvantages. If you need a large breed dog, who eats a lot and consequentially makes lots and lots of very large droppings, they are really excellent. Their mouths and shortened snouts are designed to hold on when they bite, they also have a bone crushing bite, which makes them good watch dogs. That mouth could crush the thickest human bone. They are smart as all get-out too.

If you have a lifestyle that wouldn't be good for a large dog, like not being able to walk him at least two or three times a day, provide all kinds of emotional support and companionship or deal with his outrageous eating habits, then a smaller dog might be better. Ok will be better.

And those dogs with abbreviated snouts, tend to slobber. A lot. He will need plenty of outside time. For both his emotional and physical health.

And the same factors which make him such a great guard dog will sometimes make problems, especially with smaller animals of other species, like cats. Dogs and cats both play roughly, but a really big dog that much bigger than a cat, and able to accidentally kill with one bite, sometimes causes problems. A lot of people have developed work-arounds teaching the dog early on not to bite the cat while they are rough housing. But most people nowadays don't have their dogs trained properly. The training makes all the difference between having a loving protective pet and having a large carnivorous monster in the house.

Answer 3

Like any dog in the working class you definitly have to let them know who is boss right away otherwise you will have a huge problem. Boxers are very energtic so make sure it gets lots of exercise and they are very loyal. They really don't have an overall negative thing about them as long as you train them properly. No hitting them to reprimand or it could cause aggression, just use a stern voice and a kennel if they are bad. GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 4

Im not an expert on dogs. If you want pros and cons from pet owners and experts, do a search for boxers on the internet. When I was looking for a puppy myself, thats how I found the perfect breed for me and my family. Puppyfinder.com is great. Gives a complete description of the characteristics of the breed and how that breed rates with care, health, etc. Good luck with your puppy. Boxers are beautiful dogs.

Answer 5

I think that the boxer is a great looking dog. The real reason to get one though is that they have such a sweet personality and they really bond and want to please their owners.
The only real negative is that they become big dogs and they slobber. If you can deal with a big dog that has lots of big drool you will never regret your choice. Good luck.

Answer 6

Boxer
General Appearance
The ideal Boxer is a medium-sized, square built dog of good substance with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. His well developed muscles are clean, hard and appear smooth under taut skin. His movements denote energy. The gait is firm, yet elastic, the stride free and ground-covering, the carriage proud. Developed to serve as guard, working and companion dog, he combines strength and agility with elegance and style. His expression is alert and temperament steadfast and tractable. The chiseled head imparts to the Boxer a unique individual stamp. It must be in correct proportion to the body. The broad, blunt muzzle is the distinctive feature, and great value is placed upon its being of proper form and balance with the skull.

Owning
The Boxer is an alert, self-assured, and fearless dog. The Boxer is a playful and fun-loving dog who is often called the ''Peter Pan'' of the dog world as they seem to maintain that youthful exuberance. The Boxer's coat is short and only requires a quick weekly brushing.

Characteristics
Height--Adult males 22? to 25 inches; females 21 to 23? inches at the withers, preferably, males should not be under the minimum nor females over the maximum: however, proper balance and quality in the individual should be of primary importance since there is no size disqualification. Proportion--The body in profile is of square proportion in that a horizontal line from the front of the forechest to the rear projection of the upper thigh should equal the length of a vertical line dropped from the top of the withers to the ground. Substance--Sturdy with balanced musculature. Males larger boned than their female counterparts.

Temperament
These are of paramount importance in the Boxer. Instinctively a ''hearing'' guard dog, his bearing is alert, dignified and self-assured. With family and friends, his temperament is fundamentally playful, yet patient and stoical with children. Deliberate and wary with strangers, he will exhibit curiosity but, most importantly, fearless courage if threatened. However, he responds promptly to friendly overtures honestly rendered. His intelligence, loyal affection and tractability to discipline make him a highlydesirable companion. Faults--Lack of dignity and alertness. Shyness.

Did You Know
The Boxer is a working dog developed in Germany from several other breeds, including the Bulldog and Great Dane. It is called a Boxer because it strikes out with its front paws when it fights. The first AKC registration of a Boxer was in 1904, and the first championship was finished in 1915. 11 Boxers were registered with the AKC in 1930, 1,024 in 1940, 21,238 in 1950, 14,228 in 1960, 11,483 in 1970, 14,901 in 1980, and 23,659 in 1990.


Working Group
i hope this helps!!

Answer 7

Holy cow! I think someone copied and pasted from a book. Here it is... plain and simple.....

Pros: They're sweet, cute, loveable, easily trained breed of dogs.
Cons: They're HUGE!!!!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

i know that they slobber ALOT! also they are prone to tumors.