The Boxer belongs to the group of working dogs and was developed in Germany primarily for the purpose of home protection. They are big, boisterous, fun-loving and loyal dogs that have endeared themselves to everyone they come into contact with. The Boxer is steadily gaining popularity and has risen from the seventh most popular category to fourth in recent years.

Origins of the boxer dog

Credit for the development of the modern Boxer goes to George Alt, a German from Munich who crossed a female Bullenbeisser named Flora with a local dog of unknown ancestry. The resulting offspring were inbred and raised with bulldogs. One of the first pups, a female named Meta von der Passage, is known to be the mother of most boxers alive today. Although this bitch cannot be considered a purebred boxer by today’s standard, she has always produced offspring of such a high standard that those of her progeny who can trace their origins back to her through Flock st Salvator and Wotan, dominate all pedigrees. to this day. .

The precise reason for the breed’s development is unknown, although these dogs were found to possess a very high level of intelligence and have been used in many subsequent roles. One of the earliest uses of the Boxer was as a guard dog. Boxers are a large breed, with males averaging 23 to 28 inches (56 to 63 cm) and females being slightly smaller, averaging 21 to 25.5 inches (53 to 60 cm) tall. They are also substantial animals and can weigh as much as an average sized man. Males can reach 50 kg (110 lbs) while females average 25 to 32 kg (55 to 70 lbs). Their size, coupled with their strong protective instincts, made them formidable watchdogs, while their bulldog-like affability made them very good family dogs.

The Boxer has also been used in various other roles, from being attack and guard dogs in the military and carrying messages during war to serving as guide dogs and therapy dogs. Their high intelligence makes them very versatile and they can take on any job you give them.