Dog breeds :
Boxer (fawn) / Deutscher Boxer (fawn)
Ch. Urkabustaiz Merlin, owner: A. Moscoso
General
The Boxer is a medium sized, sturdy, smooth-haired dog of short square
figure and strong limb. The musculation is clean and powerfully developed
and should stand out plastically from under the skin. As a service and
guard dog he must combine a considerable degree of elegance with the
substance and power essential to his duties; those of an enduring escort
dog whether with horse, bicycle or carriage and as a splendid jumper. Only
a body whose individual limbs are built to withstand the most strenuous
"mechanical" effort and assembled as a complete and harmonious whole,
can respond to such demands. Therefore to be at its highest efficiency,
the Boxer must never be plump or heavy. Whilst equipped for great speed,
it must not be racy. When judging the Boxer the first thing to be
considered is general appearance, the relation of substance to elegance
and the desired relationship of the individual parts of the body to each
other. Consideration, too, must be given to colour. After these, the
individual parts should be examined for their correct construction and their
functions. Special attention should be devoted to the head.
Characteristics
The character of the Boxer is of the greatest importance and demands
the most careful attention. He is renowned from olden times for his great
love and faithfulness to his master and household, his alertness, and
fearless courage as a defender and protector. The Boxer is docile but
distrustful of strangers. He is bright and friendly in play but brave and
determined when roused. His intelligence and willing tractability, his
modesty, and cleanliness make him a highly desirable family dog and
cheerful companion. He is the soul of honesty and loyalty. He is never
false or treacherous even in his old age.
Temperament
The Boxer is an active and courageous guardian with alert behavior. A firm
hand may be required to modify its playful, robust behavior.
History
The Bulldog is an ancestor of the Boxer; various terriers were also part of
its make-up, which gives the brood its speed, agility and more graceful
body. The term "boxer" is British, but the most recent home country for
the breed is Germany. "Boxer" seems appropriate since it has a mannerism
of using its front legs in combat, much as a man would in fighting. The
breed was virtually ignored until World War II, when it was brought into
use as a military or police dog. This helped to insure instant popularity
with returning servicemen, and the breed became in demand in the United
States.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
Working
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
Size
Large
Height
Dogs around 58.5 cm (23 ins) should weigh about 30 kg (66 lbs) and Bitches of about 56 cm (22 ins) should weigh about 28 kg (62 lbs).
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