Is the boxer right for you and your family?

The Boxer is an awesome breed and is not for everyone.

Review this list to see if the Boxer is possibly the right breed for your family.


Do you like to be outdoors with your dog?
 -Boxers do not tolerate extreme hot or extreme cold. 

Boxers are very active-
Do you have a large fenced in yard?
 -A park close by to walk your new boxer? Do you have time to walk your new pup? Boxers are very intelligent and active so they need a good amount of mental and physical exercise.  In addition the Boxer needs mental stimulation through training and learning new things.

Do you want a serious breed?
 -Although Boxers are workers they are also clowns. Even those awarded Schutzhound have been known to give a good kidney bean when preparing to get petted. This can frustrate some owners and you must decide if this is something you enjoy about the breed. This is a staple of their personality and part of what makes so many owners of the breed love them so.


Are You Looking to protect your family with a Boxer?
 -So many Boxers end up being abandoned because they are often sought to be a guard dog. Although very capable of protecting their family, the breed is not aggressive by nature and bad owners often can not train them to be aggressive leading to them being abandoned. If you are looking for surveillance invest in a security system, not another living creature. The Boxer is a hearing guard dog, ever alert to protect his family but tolerant of any stranger once he knows there is no danger. He is a happy, xuberant dog who delights in children and is eager to play long after he has left puppyhood behind. The mood-rroring quality of his expression and his overall sweet nature have endeared him to generations of Boxer owners. He is a natural show-off, and many Boxers excel at Conformation, Agility, and Obedience events held in
conjunction with AKC shows. The well trained Boxer is a glorious sight to behold.


Do you have children in your home?
 -If you have children then Boxers are a great breed. As with any breed, you must put forth the effort to train, train, train but the Boxer is a great family pet.  What you must take into consideration is the time restraints and if you will be able to both care for a young child and train any breed of dog. 

Would a 60 pound lap dog be a problem?
 -If you prefer a dog that is independent and often goes off on it’s own to play you are looking in the wrong place. Boxers are very affectionate and need constant interaction from its family.  The Boxer will follow you from room to room and can not stand it when it is not by you're not in his/her site.


They need love. Can you give your boxer the love it needs? 
 -This goes for any breed and is a must. One of the most amazing things about dogs is that they are capable of giving unconditional love to their owners no matter what happens. You must be willing to give the same back in return, as this is what a dog really wants.