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A Boxer coming to the house...
...because he's short & plain haired, not too large, not too small
...because he's physical tough and has a fine character
...because he's obedient and not a friend of brawl and barking
...because he's 'not a toy of the crime and not a fancy dog
...because he's incorrupt, full of power and courage
...because he's careful and good to children
...because he's thankful and faithful until his final hour
are these answers enough, why a Boxer is our dog?
Angelina vom Sailersberg
The German Boxer
Origin: Germany
Circulation: found worldwide as a well-liked companion, guard and working dog
Utilization: companion, guard and working dog
Aptitude: Guard dog, because of it's intense fond of children also a perfect family dog
Character: sedate manner, broad play instict, well trainable
Demands: no live in cramped conditions
Feeding: unproblematic and modest, fresh meat or ready-to-eat food (we feed our adult bitch two times per day, at morning canned dog food, at evening dry food), chew bones and goods for desert. One fastening day per week
Care: coat brush, cutting claws
Action: regularly run, walking, walking beside bicycle
Tolerance: with other domestic animals - individual - with other dogs very tolerant as a rule, if the dog knows other dogs from puppy age on (puppy playings).
Size: medium height, at the withers: male Boxer 57-63 cm, female Boxer 53-59 cm
Lifespan: 9 to 11 years
Brief historical summary:*
The small, so called Brabant Bullenbeisser is regarded as the immediate ancestor of the Boxer. In the past, the breeding of these Bullenbeissers was in the hands of the huntsmen, whom they assisted during the hunt. Their task was to seize the game put up by the hounds and hold it firmly until the huntsman arrived and put an end to the prey. For this job the dog had to have jaws as wide as possible with widely spaced teeth, in order to bite firmly and hold on tightly. A Bullenbeisser which had these characteristics was best suited to this job and was used for breeding. Previously, only the ability to work and utilization were considered. Selective breeding was carried out which produced a dog with a wide muzzle and an upturned nose.
General Appearance:*
The Boxer is a medium sized, smooth coated, sturdy dog of compact, square build and strong bone. His muscles are taut, strongly developed and moulded in appearance. His movement is lively, powerful with noble bearing. The Boxer must be neither cumbersome nor heavy, nor light or lacking in body substance.
*Abstract FCI-Standard N°144 / 09.07.2008 / GB
Origin: Germany
Circulation: found worldwide as a well-liked companion, guard and working dog
Utilization: companion, guard and working dog
Aptitude: Guard dog, because of it's intense fond of children also a perfect family dog
Character: sedate manner, broad play instict, well trainable
Demands: no live in cramped conditions
Feeding: unproblematic and modest, fresh meat or ready-to-eat food (we feed our adult bitch two times per day, at morning canned dog food, at evening dry food), chew bones and goods for desert. One fastening day per week
Care: coat brush, cutting claws
Action: regularly run, walking, walking beside bicycle
Tolerance: with other domestic animals - individual - with other dogs very tolerant as a rule, if the dog knows other dogs from puppy age on (puppy playings).
Size: medium height, at the withers: male Boxer 57-63 cm, female Boxer 53-59 cm
Lifespan: 9 to 11 years
Brief historical summary:*
The small, so called Brabant Bullenbeisser is regarded as the immediate ancestor of the Boxer. In the past, the breeding of these Bullenbeissers was in the hands of the huntsmen, whom they assisted during the hunt. Their task was to seize the game put up by the hounds and hold it firmly until the huntsman arrived and put an end to the prey. For this job the dog had to have jaws as wide as possible with widely spaced teeth, in order to bite firmly and hold on tightly. A Bullenbeisser which had these characteristics was best suited to this job and was used for breeding. Previously, only the ability to work and utilization were considered. Selective breeding was carried out which produced a dog with a wide muzzle and an upturned nose.
General Appearance:*
The Boxer is a medium sized, smooth coated, sturdy dog of compact, square build and strong bone. His muscles are taut, strongly developed and moulded in appearance. His movement is lively, powerful with noble bearing. The Boxer must be neither cumbersome nor heavy, nor light or lacking in body substance.
*Abstract FCI-Standard N°144 / 09.07.2008 / GB