Boxers :)

Color Overview
Recognized Colors of the Boxer Dog:
Fawn - comprised of a variety of tones
Brindle - a 2 tone color
White - not considered standard by some dog clubs

Additional Color Markings:
White
Black - appearing the the dog's face. These are the only colors of a purebred Boxer dog. This breed does not carry the DNA for a solid color black.

Personality

The boxer is known for being very active, happy and playful. The Boxer dog makes a wonderful family pet, as this breed is known for its love of children and interaction with people. A quick learner and very intelligent, the Boxer performs wonderfully at dog agility shows and most owners do not find command or house training to be a big obstacle. This clever breed is often chosen to perform as guide dogs for the blind or as police dogs. This breed has some very unusual, yet amusing behavior.

Appearance

The boxer dog is a medium breed dog, with a compact and powerful looking body. This breed has a short and shiny coat. In some, but not all regions of the world, the tail is docked and the ears are cropped. There is a popular bloodline of the Boxer dog which naturally has a very short, tail called a bobtail. The body of a Boxer is squared off, with a strong neck and a high tail. The boxer dog gets its unique look from a lower jaw that extends out past the upper jaw. The boxer has black eyes, a wide black nose and black facial markings on the muzzle. Folds are apparent on the face, beginning at the base of the nose and carrying through to the sides of the muzzle.

Health Problems

Each breed of dog is more susceptible to certain diseases than other breeds. Keeping an eye out for the early symptoms of these health issues is a huge step toward a fast recovery. Possible health complications for the Boxer may be heart problems or thyroid issues. Regular veterinarian checkups are vital; particular after the age of 8. From that point on, the Boxer is the top breed to have tumors. Early detection is vital.

Grooming

With the short and sleek coat of the Boxer dog, shedding is kept to a minimum. Grooming involves many aspects including baths, brushing, and Dental care; which some owners underestimate as to how important it is to Boxer health. Keeping your Boxer clean helps to keep your Boxer dog healthy.

Feeding

A proper diet is vital to the health of your Boxer dog; in all stages of life: as a growing puppy, an active adult and a senior dog. Each stage requires different feeding schedules. We discuss the value of wet VS dry dog food, dangers of too much food at one time and other feeding issues to keep your pet Boxer healthy.