How to Buy a Boxer Dog In India

Hair: short, hard, shiny and adherent.
Color: yellow (in different shades, from dark fawn red to light yellow) or brindle. White spots are allowed provided they represent less than one third of the basic color.
Height: 57 to 63 cm for the male and 53 to 59 cm for the female
Weight: 30 to 38 kg for the male and 24 to 32 kg for the female

Origins and history

He is descended from the old “Bullenbeisser” (bull catcher), and in particular from the Brabant Bulldog, a less stocky and more flexible type of Bullenbeisser. Current type subjects have been participating in exhibitions since the end of the last century.

Character and Abilities

Affectionate: 
This dog loves to be cuddled and can also be very insistent when it comes to begging the attention of his masters. 

Player: 
Lively, dynamic and bursting with energy, this dog is very playful. He especially takes great pleasure in playing with children who turn out to be his favorite humans.

Calm: 
Calmness is not one of the characteristics of the Deutscher Boxer, so called across the Channel, which is often considered “hyperactive”.
Beware all the same of this term which is often used in all sauces. It should not be forgotten that the hyperactivity syndrome is a developmental disorder that should be diagnosed by a behavioral veterinarian.
In reality, he is more of a dog who has a lot of energy to spare and who can therefore only be calm when his many spending needs are met. 

Intelligent: 
The intelligence of this mastiff translates into its great versatility since it can fulfill the functions of companion, guard, defense and utility dog ​​in an (almost) innate way. 

Hunter: 
Of an impetuous nature, this dog can quickly set off in pursuit of what it considers to be prey (or simply to stretch its legs). In fact, walks in total freedom require a particularly secure place. 

Fearful/suspicious of strangers: 
Never dangerous for his family, the Boxer remains suspicious of strangers and can also be very virulent if he feels his adoptive family is in danger.
The presentations must be made in good and due form so that this hound accepts the presence of strangers in his home. Once done, he is very friendly.

Independent: 
Who says guardian says undeniable attachment to his social group. In fact, the Boxer dog is anything but independent and is known to be very loyal to its adoptive family. 

Behviour

Supports loneliness:
Being alone is the worst situation that this dog, so faithful and close to his family, can experience. Isolation and exclusion are notions that absolutely do not suit this dog who can then develop serious behavioral problems, mainly through boredom, frustration or anxiety.

Easy to educate / obedient:
As the good mastiff that he is, the Boxer is not necessarily easy to educate if he is entrusted to novice and lax masters. On the other hand, if it is accompanied by confident, experienced masters or who call on a behavioral professional, it gives very good results.

As long as the educational methods are respectful, positive, consistent and non-violent: this dog proves to be very pleasant to educate because he is keen to please his master.

Education must be early, especially for this dog with a strong character. Very alert, the educational bases can be started as soon as the Boxer puppy arrives at home.

Barking:
Due to his strong guarding instincts, he barks a lot but always purposefully.

Runaway:
Very close to his social group and particularly loyal, he is not a runaway. He stays with his family to protect them.

Destroyer:
If he gets bored, is not spent enough or stays alone too long without positive learning about solitude, this after all very sensitive dog can quickly return home.

Greedy / glutton:
It's a big eater! You have to be careful with leftovers lying around on the table because this dog is a real vacuum cleaner on legs.

Guard dog:
Very good guardian, this mastiff is very courageous and vigilant, he does not hesitate to be very dissuasive if someone attacks one of the members of his social group or his familiar territory. In short, it is better to have the Boxer on his side.

First dog:
Novices may have difficulty with the education of this mastiff with a strong character, but it remains a great challenge to take up because if he is well educated and socialized, he is an ideal life companion for the whole family. family.

For a first adoption, it is also necessary to choose the right breeding in order to have a balanced dog with the natural abilities specific to the breed.

Living conditions

Boxer in apartment:
As comfortable in the city as in the countryside, indoors and outdoors, the Deutscher Boxer simply needs to be with his masters to flourish. Attention, not supporting the change, the repeated removals will be badly experienced by this mastiff.

In an apartment, he should not be left alone all day long at the risk of disturbing the neighbors with his vocalizations. However, it is the same if he remains “locked up” in his garden constantly.

Need for exercise / sport:
This dog with overflowing energy needs a sporting master to be satiated. Simple neighborhood walks on a short leash are far from enough for this dog who is literally overflowing with energy.

Walks of at least an hour are to be offered to him daily, as well as regular canine activities (in which he excels) such as cani-cross, cani-MTB, tracking, obed-rhythm, agility, etc

Travel / Ease of transport:
Despite its average size, the Boxer is a dog that can quickly become imposing. In addition, car trips should be avoided when it is too hot because this dog with a crushed muzzle suffers enormously from the heat.

However, when the climatic conditions allow it and that the dog is sufficiently educated and socialized, nothing prevents him from taking him everywhere, within the limit of the various places and means of transport which authorize his presence.

Grooming and maintenance

This short-haired dog does not require any particular maintenance, but to prevent it from losing too much hair, it should be brushed once or twice a week.

In addition, his eyes and ears should be closely monitored and cleaned regularly.

Perte de poils :
La perte est modérée sauf en périodes de mue où les brossages se doivent d’être quotidiens.

Compatibility

The Boxer and Cats:
He gets along very well with the cats he knows and who are part of his social group. However, it is advisable to accustom the Boxer puppy to their presence to guarantee a peaceful cohabitation.

The Boxer and other dogs:
The female would be more malleable than the male but in any case, the subjects of the same sex (and entire) sometimes have trouble cohabiting peacefully, especially if they have not grown up together.

It is advisable to socialize this mastiff early by promoting regular, positive, and controlled encounters so that encounters are experienced serenely.

The Boxer and children:
He is very gentle with children and he loves them so much that he could be awarded the prize for the "best four-legged babysitter in the world".

Be careful however, this does not mean that the safety rules inherent in dog/child cohabitation should be neglected, such as never leaving a dog and children alone or teaching children not to disturb the dog when he is sleeping. in his basket, etc.

The Boxer and the Elderly:
This mastiff-type mastiff is not made for a sedentary life, however, he can quite live with elderly people if they have enough energy to meet his needs. In particular by offering rich and daily walks as well as fun, educational, and even sporting activities.

On the other hand, it is not recommended for elderly people to adopt a puppy.

Health

Resistant / robust:
It is a fairly robust dog which nevertheless suffers from problems specific to its size but also to its morphology (crushed nose).

Withstands heat:
Like all dogs with a short muzzle, the Boxer can have respiratory problems in the event of excessive heat.

Withstands the cold:
He can live in a garden, including during winter, if he has a suitable shelter, but he prefers to live indoors with his masters because of his extremely sociable character.

Tendency to get fat:
Since this dog is very greedy, even a thief, it is important to watch his weight to avoid being overweight. Regular physical exercises also allow him to eliminate and keep his weight in shape.

Common illnesses:

• heart disease

• Hypothyroidism

• Spondylosis (a form of osteoarthritis )

• Respiratory problems

• Hip dysplasia

• Aortic stenosis

• Twisting Stomach Dilation Syndrome

• Deafness for white Boxers

Where To buy Your Boxer Dog

The price of a Boxer varies according to its origins, its age, and its sex. It is necessary to count on average Rs. 25,000 for a dog registered with the LOF. The highest lines can be sold for up to Rs. 35,000.

The average budget to meet the needs of a dog of this size, it takes about Rs. 5000/month.

Average life expectancy: about 10 years