Boxer Puppies for Sale

boxer dog standing proudly in a clearing

Country of Origin:

Germany

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 10-12 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Boxer is a muscular dog that is happy, intelligent, and friendly. Boxers tend to grow close bonds with their humans. They get along well with children and other pets as they love having a playmate. A Boxer will make a fantastic family companion that provides you with a lifetime of entertainment. They are generally upbeat, playful, friendly, but they also have a natural instinct to protect their family from unwanted visitors. A Boxer will make an alert watchdog and a great guardian, if needed. As with any dog breed, socialization with various people and other animals early on makes for a well-adjusted dog later.

The Boxer is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. It has been recognized by the AKC since 1904. Although the Boxer dog breed originated in Germany, their ancient ancestry can be traced back to the Assyrian empire war dogs of 2500 BC.

The modern Boxer breed we know and love today was originally developed in Germany in the late 1800s. English-bred Bulldogs and the Bullenbesiier were crossed to create an energetic and agile hunting dog to chase wild game.

The Boxer is a popular family companion and a versatile working dog. As a member of the Working Group, Boxers can be found competing in dog sports like agility, obedience, and herding. They also make great service and assistance dogs, as well as therapy dogs, and can be found working as search and rescue dogs, drug detection dogs, police dogs, and military dogs.

Temperament

The Boxer is a muscular and energetic dog that tends to have a happy, friendly disposition. They bond closely with their families and tend to get along well with children and other dogs. They can even do well with other pets despite their high prey drive if they are socialized and trained with them. With all of this, it’s no surprise one of the facts about Boxers is that they make great family dogs. As long as they are well-socialized, Boxers are generally upbeat, playful, and friendly. Although they have a natural instinct to protect their family from unwanted visitors, they do tend to warm up once introduced and are happy to make a new friend. They can be prone to barking a lot if you do not work on socialization and training your dog to stop barking early on.