The Boxer Paper Doll Dog

"Although boxers look furious, they are very gentle."

"Chesty" is Tom's best friend. Chesty gets his name from the fact that he is so deep chested and strong. He also has his very own dog house.

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THE BOXER

Origin - The Boxer was bred from the Old English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser which became extinct by crossbreeding rather than by a decadence of the breed. The Boxer is part of the Molosser group. This group is a category of solidly built, large dog breeds that all descend from the same common ancestor, the large shepherd dog known as a Molossus.

Uses - The Boxer is a member of the Working Group, and instinctive guardian.

Head - Boxers have broad, short skulls

Teeth - a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey

Eyes - brown

Neck - Brindle boxers have head with white neck

Face - they have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws

Coat - The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colors are fawn, brindled, or white, with or without white markings. 

Height - male dog 25 inches, female 24 inches

Tail - cropped and docked

Weight - male dog 71 lbs., female dog 64 lbs

Comments:

       Boxers need plenty of exercise which means their diet should be high in quality calories. The main source of these calories should be lean animal protein, which include lean chicken, turkey, lamb and fish. While on a high calorie diet, owners should be thoughtful of the amount of treats given as this tends to cause obesity. Owners should be mindful of the food to snack ratio being consumed by the Boxer when determining how many treats are acceptable. Some healthy snacks include raw fruits and vegetables.

       Boxers are also prone to dental problems, increasing their susceptibility for bad breath; dry dog food that is large and difficult for them to chew improves the likelihood for plaque removal. Plaque can also be removed by crude fiber in kibble, which has a flexible structure that increases chewing time. Polyphosphates are often coated on the outside of dry dog food, which further reduce plaque buildup by preventing calcium production in saliva. Odor production from the boxer's mouth is likely to be reduced if its teeth and oral cavity are kept in healthy conditions. Read more...

More About Boxers:

• 11 little boxer puppies looking for breakfast!
• Short documentary about Boxers