Boxer

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Boxers are recommended to have 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dog food a day, divided into two meals. Any diet should be appropriate to the dog's age and life stage. Some boxers are prone to getting overweight so keeping an eye on your dog's weight level and calorie consumption will help to alleviate any obesity issues later on. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Boxers shed only moderately because of their dense undercoat ?blow?, especially in the spring, where it can shed profusely, and it comes out in clumps all over your house. But their shedding will depend on what type of hair genes they have inherited.

Weekly brushing helps reduce the amount of hair in your home, and it keeps the plush coat of the Boxer healthy.

The Boxer coat requires minimal grooming.

Boxers are neat dogs that have been known to groom themselves in the manner of cats. Boxers shed moderately, and brushing them weekly with a bristle brush or a rough rubber grooming mitt will help keep fur under control. Other grooming needs include dental hygiene and nail care.

Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards.

Boxers are highly energetic and enthusiastic. They love exercising and need plenty of it every day, on a leash or in a securely fenced area. This breed will also require a good deal of physical stimulation to ensure that they spend burn off excess energy, and this will also help to prevent any destructive behaviour.

It's also important not to over-exercise young dogs, as this may damage their developing bones. Exercise or strenuous activities should not be done either before or after they eat to help prevent bloating.

Schedule health checkups with your veterinarian every six months to twelve months ensure that your Boxer is healthy throughout its different life stages. Your veterinarian will do a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, and monitor his pulse at these regular appointments. Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet.

Boxers are very loyal and affectionate dogs, especially with their family members. Boxers have a well-deserved reputation for being excellent with children. They especially love playing with their family. Kids will need to be taught to be respectful of the animal as they won?t tolerate rough treatment.

The Boxer is a powerful, active, and playful dog, he may not be the best choice for a very frail adult, nor for very small children who could be overwhelmed by a well-meaning but bouncy puppy. The breed is particularly devoted to its family and builds close relationships with them, they have a tendency to be overprotective at times.

The Boxer has been a very popular companion dog for many years, mainly for its good nature and trainability. The breed is very intelligent and one of the most popular breeds known for their competitive obedience. They are highly trainable, and good clear commands paired with consistent and firm discipline is essential to getting the best out of the breed.

Its natural stubbornness can be addressed with early obedience training and establishing a simple pecking order in the household. They need a consistent and strong owner who can establish the rules early on. Like many of the hunting dog types or any dog for that matter, the Boxer will develop behavioural problems if not trained at an early age.

Boxers are a joy to have as an additional member of the family and do well with children. Though most Boxers get along with other household pets, including the family cat, some Boxers are dominant or hostile against other dogs of the same sex. They will instinctively chase smaller animals that they may view as ''prey,'' even if that animal happens to be the family cat.

So, proper and early socialization is needed to ensure they are introduced well and become good housemates.