Boxers are a wonderful for any energetic individual or family. Boxers are a very devoted, energetic, inquisitive and social breed. This loyalty makes Boxers great guard dogs.
They may be obstinate, making training more difficult than other breeds.  To sort this out obedience training is particularly important. For this reason professional dog walking companies such as London dog walkers are often asked to help   They react better to positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training. Whilst a loving and protective dog, Boxers are powerful so supervise carefully with children. They are prone to separation anxiety and are easily bored, this and the heavy demands for exercise means Boxers are not the dog for busy people and families.
The Boxer evolved from an ancient battling dog called the Assyrian Molossian, that was fought in battles. This breed reached Germany in the 18th century this was known as the Bullenbeisser and was known for its power, even in bear and boar hunting. It further developed into a general utility dog. When the Bullenbeisser and English Bulldog  in the 19th century  the resultant offspring was the Boxer. The name Boxer was believed to have been given of the way they pawed at the ground or air whilst playing.
Boxers are an exceptionally popular dog, appearing in the top 10 dogs in all countries.
They have a strong build and are 70 centimetres  ( two feet) at the withers and have an average weight of 30-35 kgs ( 60-80 pounds). As a breed they are part of the Working dog group.
Their heads are very distinctive, with short broad skulls with a square muzzle and very powerful jaws. The lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw. Boxers were often docked and cropped, this has now been banned in many countries. In the UK there is a naturally short tailed (bobtail) version that has been bred, and though accepted in the UK kennel club, this trait is normally a disqualifier in other countries.
Boxers are simple to groom with their fairly short hair and that they shed little, so only require occasional brushing, once a week is enough for them, to maintain their fur in great condition. The [normal~ typical] colours are fawn and brindle, with a white or paler underbelly and the front paws, which may extend to the face and neck and all four feet. White Boxers are those with more than a third white coverage. White boxers are about a quarter of all births. They are not albinos, but these Boxers do have a higher risk of sunburn and associated skin cancers. Being observant of the condition of the dog, the faeces and skin is key to dog care. The white marking gene, extreme piebald, also results in [eighteen 18] % of white Boxers suffering from deafness. Boxer clubs have banned white boxers from breeding and cannot be shown.
Boxers live around nine to eleven years on average.
There are certain hereditary problems such as hip and heart related problems and seem to suffer from cancer more than many breeds, with a UK survey showing that nearly forty percent of Boxer deaths were due to cancer.
They are a superb dog so if you have the time and energy for a Boxer, go find one!