Boxer Dog Pictures

The oldest Boxer Dog pictures date back to the late 19th century. The formidable look of these dogs is a replica of their ancestors: the Bullenbeiser, a Molosser-type dog used for bull baiting and hunting large prey like bears and boars, and the English Bulldog. Boxers and other medium-sized working breeds appeared when large dogs lost their popularity, because bull baiting was banned and large game disappeared from European forests.

In the present-day Boxer Dog pictures, you’ll see medium-sized, muscular, and well-boned dogs. The wither height in this breed varies from 53 to 63 cm, and the weight varies between 25 and 27 kg. This breed comes in brindle, fawn, and white colors. The background color in this breed varies from light and golden to mahogany, red, and seal. Brindle dogs have various degrees of dark striping. White spots are optional in this breed. Solid white dogs are disqualified from the show according to the AKC standard. There are no black Boxers, as there is no gene responsible for this color in the gene pool of the breed.

The characteristic feature of the Boxer is a short muzzle with an extended lower jaw. The undershot bite provides for a secure grip, but it makes the life of these dogs difficult in hot and cold weather, because it influences temperature regulation. It’s evident on Boxer Dog pictures that the Boxer is one of the dog breeds with exaggerated traits created by humans. Such dogs suffer from breathing problems, cannot stand high humidity, and have difficulties with giving birth. Such dogs need special care and cannot survive without human assistance.

Though Boxers are very intelligent, affectionate, and easy to train, only purebred dogs possess the best characteristics of the breed. It’s very important to buy a dog from a reputable breeder who tests the breeding stock for health disorders and provides the puppies with the best possible care. Screening of the breeding stock cannot guarantee a perfect condition of the puppies, but it reduces the risk of hereditary conditions and behavior problems. As a rule, reputable breeders don’t need to advertise their litters, because they have long waiting lists before the puppies are born. If the website of a breeder is overloaded with Boxer Dog pictures, it possibly means that the breeder tries to attract impulsive buyers.