The breed got the name “Boxer” primarily because of the dog’s stance when battling an opponent – standing up on his hind legs, appearing to “box” with his front paws. The breed originated in 19th century in Germany and was mainly used to fight with other canines as well as other large game like wild boar and bison until the time the hunter arrived.
Physical wise, the body of a Boxer is powerfully solid.
Head – proportion with the body
Muzzle –short, blunt
Stop – distinct
Nose – black, large, very open nostrils
Jaw – has an under bite
Eyes – dark brown
Ears – either cropped (trained to stand up, tapering to a point) or kept natural (thin, lying close to the head), set high
Neck – round, muscular
Legs – straight and parallel (front), well muscled (back)
Tail – set high, normally docked
The Boxer’s coat is smooth, short and close-fitting. Shades of tan, mahogany, brindle, fawn and black with a bit of white markings are the normal colors of Boxers.
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