Apr
06
2009

The Boxer: Being Big and Strong and Gentle of Heart

The Boxer is a no-fuss, ready-to-roll-anytime kind of dog so if you’re wanting a companion that’s just like this then you two are a perfect match. This big and strong dog is extraordinarily energetic, loyal, intelligent, eager to learn, and agile. With its boisterous disposition, you’ll be surprised to know they are very low maintenance.

This breed is like a true military man that has a dignified stance and always-on-the-go disposition. If you’re wondering why, maybe their history will give us some answer. Looking back at history, since its conception, this breed has always been at the side of soldiers during battles and noblemen during hunting games.

This breed, being huge and strong themselves, are descendants of the massive guarding, fighting, and herding dog of ancient Greece- the Molossian Hound. This breed spread across Rome, Europe, and Britain all along accompanying men in hunt and at wars. In the 1800s Germany, the breed branched out in to two different breeds; Brabanters being the smallest conceived of the modern Boxers.

During the times of ancient battles and hunting games, Brabanters lived in castles and manors. However, the disappearance of these feats is the displacement of their breed in to butcher shops and theatres. The once military and police dog now ventured in to cattle herding and acting.

According to some, the name Boxer came from the breeds boxing-like hand gesture or its box-like head. But whats certain, however, is the fact that it is the Germans who established and improved this breed. In 1895, the Germans founded the very first Boxer club in Munich, Germany and in 1903, the breed came to the US and became popular in the 1940s.

Tagged as the Ultimate People dog, the Boxer is definitely lovable. They are very friendly and sociable but are wary with strangers, fearless when they fight, playful and highly energetic. At times they are boisterous and stubborn and so obedience training must be implemented.

The Boxers huge, sturdy, and confident stance shouldnt intimidate you. Even with its fighting and hunting game history, it is important to remember that this breed has a strong affection and patience towards humans especially children. Its stoic disposition is so surprisingly tolerant it can even stand poking, persistence, and unending playing and chasing of children.

So if you want to experience a low maintenance animal, the Boxer is perfect for you. Unlike other creatures that requires too much pampering; Boxers can come clean with wiping and occasional bathing. Boxers are truly sociable, easy learners, easily pleased, and low maintenance- thanks to their military background.

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