BOXER Dogs
Created in Germany among 1890 and 1900 from dogs of the Mastiff's family used in combats against bulls. It main ancestor, the Bullenbeisser (that means, "bull biter" In German), was used to hunt wild boars and bears. Dog Toys
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Even when its wrinkled forehead and its kind of sad eyes seem to express preoccupation, truth is that this dog is joyful and playful by nature. Its vigorous and happy character gets anybody exhausted: the Boxer, in fact, keep on being puppies their whole lives. Its deep-rooted surveillance instinct makes it distrustful sometimes with strangers, but it loves its family and will be loyal to them for a lifetime. boxer clothes dog
PHYSICAL ASPECT
Short, straight and shiny hair in fawn tones that go from the dark red to soft beige. The barcine is fawn in color with black spots that form parallel lines among each other, ordered on the same direction of the ribs. Dark brown eyes with a dark border on the eyelids. The ears are very separated from each other, placed at the highest part of the head. The tail is placed high, raised and frequently surgically cut very short. Small cat hands, with well-arched fingers and hard pads. A little longer foot than the hands. Deep chest.
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Very Intense.
- MAINTENANCE: Minimum.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Very Silent.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: Hip dysphasia; cardiac problems; pretension to cancer.
- HEIGHT: 53 – 63 cm
- IT IS USUAL TO GET THEIR TAILS surgically CUT.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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