Do Boxer Dogs Really Make Great Companions?
Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009
by Matthew Bettison
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You would imagine, just looking at a Boxer, that they are a tough mean type of dog that would be only usefull for scaring the kids and anyone who happened to come within striking distance. Boxers have a stocky, powerfull, build with a mouth full of teeth and a strong jaw.
When you hear that their origins are from dogs specially bred to be Bull Baiters and to hunt Wild Boar then that would make you even more likely to expect Boxers to be a truely fearsome breed.
The reality is they are a playful highly intelligent animal and are lots of fun to be around. And even when they get older they still act with a youthful playfulness that is far stronger than any other breed. Boxer Dogs just love to play and act the clown if you try to ignore them when they are in a particularly excited state. They make a comical 'woo-woo' sound which seems like they are just about talking to you, it's tempting to start a conversation as you could imagine it all making sense!
Boxers are extremely intelligent dogs. Because of this, they are easily able to learn and complete their training quickly. However, it is also their intelligent nature that can cause difficulty during training. Because they are intelligent they tend to also think on their own. So if you do choose a Boxer dog, be prepared for those times when your dog just won't listen to your instructions. You need to use a training method that works with the Boxers intelligence rather than expecting blind obedience.
Boxer dogs are widely regarded as being wonderful companions. They do need activity and you can clearly see their happiness when they go along on a walk with you. Boxers are naturally full of energy, so don't be surprised to see them twist, jump and even kick its hind legs into the air while it is out on a walk.
They do need your attention and to be respected; boxers are certainly not a dumb animal that will just wait around contentedly for you to have time for them. If they get bored then it is possible for Boxer Dogs to be destructive, but engage with their intelligence and they will reward you many years of a fun filled friendship.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)hi matthew,this was a good article, especially for someone looking for a good family dog, that protects his territory.thank you for sharing, and i hope you continue writing,welcome to searchwarp,best regards,sue thom
Great article. I have a 4 year old boxer, and she is my baby!I have never been around a boxer until I got her, and her energy is amazing! I really enjoy that because we go outside and play soccer together, run around, etc. I have never seen a dog with a better personality.
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