Buyer question
Is a Boxer good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Boxer 3 out of 5 for beginners (bouncy for years).
Source: the Boxer page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Boxer in the Animal Library
The detail
A German breed developed from bull-baiting mastiffs into a guard and companion, the Boxer is playful, muscular and famously clownish. Devoted to children and family, it stays puppyish for years and needs daily exercise and patient training.
- Temperament
- Playful, loyal, bouncy
- Best fit
- Active families with kids
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Smart, easily distracted)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Quick weekly wipe)
What to weigh
Boxers jump, drool and snore, and they mature slowly. Their short muzzle makes them sensitive to heat. The breed carries significant heart disease and cancer risk.