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Boxer Puppies

If you have a liking for a fearless, energetic yet devoted pet then the boxer breed of dogs should form your list of preferred choices. As the 9th most recognized and popular dog breed in the world, whether the brindle fur colored, white or fawn, a boxer is a delight to look at and a fabulous companion around. Well, before you get on to including it on your list, let’s explore a few of its attributes. Discover more about our Boxer puppies for sale below!

  • Great with kids
  • Sticks by your side
  • Active breed
  • Alert watchdog
  • Protective
  • Exercise 60 min a day
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Available Boxer Puppies

About the Boxer

Boxers are an energetic and affectionate breed that is sure to steal your heart. Originally developed in Germany for hunting and as guard dogs, these medium-sized dogs have become beloved family companions known for their playful spirit and loving nature. Their remarkable ability to bond with children makes them an excellent choice for families, as they are known for their tolerance and playful interactions with young kids. While they tend to get along well with other dogs, they may not always see eye to eye with cats, so consider your home dynamics if you’re looking to integrate a Boxer into a multi-pet environment.

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With their lively energy level, Boxers are always ready for fun and activities, making regular exercise a key component of their daily routine. Whether it be a vigorous walk, an engaging play session, or some time at the dog park, these dogs thrive on activity and the companionship of their family. Grooming is relatively low maintenance, with weekly brushing being sufficient to keep their short coat looking its best, although occasional shedding is to be expected.

Boxers are intelligent and eager to please, which contributes to their trainability. Consistent and positive reinforcement methods work best with this breed, allowing them to learn commands and tricks while growing ever closer to their human family members. As you nurture their bright and affectionate personality, you will find a loyal friend who brings joy and laughter into everyday life. If a Boxer seems like the right fit for you, visit us at Petland Kennesaw, Georgia, to learn more about welcoming one into your home.

Boxer breed profile

Every score below is set by our team for this breed. Higher is simply more of that trait, not better or worse.

Temperament

  • Affection Devoted
  • Playfulness Always game
  • With strangers Friendly
  • Territorial Somewhat
  • Prey drive Moderate

Family & other pets

  • Young children Excellent
  • Older children Excellent
  • Other dogs Sociable
  • Cats Needs care

Energy & exercise

  • Energy Very high
  • Mental stimulation High

Training

  • Trainability Quick to learn
  • Intelligence Very bright
  • Stubbornness A stubborn streak

Care & upkeep

  • Shedding Moderate
  • Drooling Some
  • Barking Moderate

Home life

  • Apartment living Prefers a house
  • Time alone A few hours
  • Cold weather Average
  • Warm weather Average

A good match for

  • First-time owners Good first dog
  • Senior owners Suitable
  • Running partner Excellent
  • Hiking Excellent
  • Therapy work Possible
  • Guarding Strong guardian

Living with a Boxer

History

From ancient Germany precisely around the 19th century had the now extinct mastiff breed Bullenbeisser and bulldogs brought in from England. At the time of their arrival, they served as hunting dogs for bears, deer, and other ferocious beasts, it would capture the prey with the help of its awesome teeth and detain it until the hunter arrives. 

Sometime later these dogs were crossbred to produce what we have today as the resilient “Boxer” and in 1894, some Germans began to test its popularity in dog shows which gave place for the first boxer club (the Deutscher) in 1896. And in 1904 the first boxer standard club was launched with a comprehensive document that is still in use today. 

Shortly after, the breed made its way into other European countries and got into the U.S in the late 19th century with the American Kennel Club taking registration of its first boxer around 1904. 

During the first world war, boxers played the role of a military dog as a pack-carrier, a guard dog, and an attack dog, later they were taken home by the soldiers and got introduced into the domestic world as a show dog, best companion, and a reliable guard.

Temperament

One with so much life, energetic, curious, attentive, active, smart, sociable and incredible fun with children is the boxer, they are also known to be very patient and highly protective of their family members making them the love and desire of many homes. 

As active dogs, they need a lot of exercise to keep them mentally fit, apparently having a mind of its own, you will find your boxer entertain itself by digging the ground often, chewing, and licking the mouth to beat boredom. 

They are also very stubborn in character which makes them a terrible choice for first-timers with dogs, they are generally a bit difficult with adult dogs including dogs of a similar breed but friendly with puppies. They usually do not bark unless there is a genuine reason behind it but they love to growl.

Environment

If you have occupied home with people around all the time or you want a canine buddy the whole time, then a boxer is just the perfect breed to get. Being a highly active dog, they dread loneliness and they can cope finely in both a house and an apartment as long as you provide it with enough room and spaces for exercises and activities. 

What you must have is a large yard if you are living in a house for it to dig the ground and run around as it likes. And more so, if you are given to being away from home most of the time, getting a boxer may not be the best for you and the dog, because they usually get aggressive when left alone. 

They also are not very fond of the humid temperatures, so great care should be given it during hot weather so that they don’t get overheated and the same care during the cold seasons because of their thin fur coat. Boxers are known as loud snorers and they drool greatly too.

Exercises

Boxers are playful and very energetic dogs as such regular exercises are part of a good canine relationship, especially a breed of this sort. So a daily jogging companion your boxer should be to you and always on a leash, so it doesn’t get overly energetic to the drear of fellow pedestrians. 

Your boxer should be allowed to play in a fenced area and on-leashed since it is likely to jump and leap around in excitement. This puts a boxer as a bad choice for a frail owner as they may find it a tad impossible and daunting keeping up with its excessive activity demands.

Grooming

Being a breed with a short and thin coat its grooming demands are quite easy and little, all it needs is a light brushing of the hair twice every week to maintain its good and gleeful looks. 

Bathing should be a once in a while since boxers are generally clean dogs and its nails, be trimmed once every month or as often as they grow worn on surfaces, its teeth should also be brushed daily to avoid tartar formation and other dental crises.

Our Boxer puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country. 

The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering Boxer puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell.

Caring for a Boxer

Grooming
Weekly brushing
Grooming cost
Low
Monthly food
Average
Outdoor space
A yard is recommended
Allergy friendly
Not considered hypoallergenic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Boxers good family pets?

 Yes, boxers are particularly fond of their family members especially when goodly trained.

Are Boxers trainable?

Though the boxers can be a little headstrong, they are very intelligent and with a proper training environment, they respond well.

Are Boxers friendly with kids?

 Yes! They are very fond of children and they love playing games with them.

Are Boxers friendly with other animals?

 Boxers are naturally patient with puppies, pooches and small animals but a bit unaccommodating of adult dogs and other animals.

Are Boxers good apartment dogs?

 Yes! They can live anywhere you make as a home all you need is to provide it with enough space for exercise.

How is Boxers shedding?

 Given the shortness of their coat, they shed minimally and occasionally, you can also regulate the shedding by frequent brushing of their coat.

Are Boxers good for first-time owners?

 Not quite, as their exercise needs are way too high for their inexperienced hands.

Are Boxers loud barkers?

 No! boxers are not noisy dogs, they only bark for a reason. But growling is a thing they do most.

Are Boxers tolerable to heat and cold?

 All they need is moderate exposure to heat and cold because of their thin fur body.

How long can Boxers live?

The average life-span of boxers is 10 years    

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The poochons are amazing. They are cute and fun and playful and joyous!!!!
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