Boxer vs German Shepherd – Breed Comparison
top animals TV box servers us German Shepherd breed comparison both German Shepherd and boxer are originated from Germany both German Shepherd and boxer are having almost same height German Shepherd may weigh 12 kilograms 27 pounds more than boxer both German Shepherd and boxer has almost same lifespan German Shepherd may have more litter size than boxer both German Shepherd and boxer requires low maintenance number one history a german shepherd in 1882 german shepherd was introduced in a show at Hannover they were created by the crossbreeding of the rural sheepdogs by a man named max in 1906 they were first exported to America after that the breed became very popular in UK B boxer in the late 19th century boxer was developed in Germany it is a part of the Molosser dog group the breed broke interval and Visser is said to be the ancestor of the boxer he got the name boxer as he stands with his back legs and does like a boxer do in 1895 the breed came to a dog show by three Germans named Friedrich Robert a large Koenig on top nor in 1896 they founded the first boxer club as deutscher boxer club in 1902 the first boxer breed standard was published by the club the breed was introduced to United States in 20th century the boxer involved in military work and also worked as a messenger dog after Second World War they became popular as the soldiers brought them and introduced number two description a German Shepherd the GSD is very good for being a watchdog and hence it do not welcome guests to home but when trained from a puppy it will suit itself for making new friends GSD like to be always with somebody and they can be its master or his family members or else its partner the GSD is very intelligent and active hence they should be always kept busy exercised and playing nowadays many of them are trained well and made as four-legged stars we see all around the world many of them are involved in helping the physically challenged people also they are very important personals in working with police and military for finding the criminals they’re excellent sniffing power works very good when given proper training for finding illegal smuggling but basically the breed was said in to herd the Sheep and protect them from predators be boxer boxer is a breed which is medium in size and has short hair they have very strong jaws as to hunt large prey even hanging on biting them it belongs to the working group boxers are well known for their love and faithfulness also he is very intelligent and its cleanliness makes him to be good dog for home they are very energetic and are playful in nature when boxers were trained by giving reward to the mid is sure that they will perform its best normally they’d like to have good companionship with humans and smaller dogs they are incredible in their alertness and well suitable for watch dog boxers will be playful and silly till three years as they will mature after that only they require only a minimum amount of grooming they are suitable for apartment living until they are with their owners boxer owners will be sure to enjoy its clownish behavior they will be excited many time and show that by spinning in circles and making a sound which the owner will understand that he is happy or he needs something which is in the hands his owner number three health problems a german shepherd the GSD has the chances for getting orthopedic diseases such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia other common orthopedic problems which affects GSD are pan osteitis osteochondritis and cruciate ligament rupture dot they also get some skin problems such as allergies and Bioderma digestive problems such as chronic diarrhea and colitis are also seen in GSD hair fall GSD is a continuous shedder they are having a two layer coat they should be brushed daily as it will remove the dead fur and thus prevents shedding be boxer the major health problems boxers get includes cancer heart problems such as a ort extent osis gastric dilatation and intestinal problems infection is the major problem in puppies boxers are also in a risk of getting degenerative myelopathy which is a neurologic problem allergies and skin problems are also a problem in them it is difficult to recognize a growing puppy to be free from all diseases and the only thing we can do is to buy the puppy from the reputable breeder hair fall boxers may lose their hair due to some diseases and conditions when some materials such as nickel rubber and wool are accidentally touched by them it may cause allergies and hair fall follows it some autoimmune disorders leads to hair fall due to some inhalation of pollen or house dust the problem may happen some bacterial infection and hormonal problems may also leads to hair fall number four carrying the pet a German Shepherd the GSD should be given uncool environment which they will enjoy a lot feeding the puppy the GSD puppy should be fed small quantities of food but several times per day as it needs to gain two grams weight per day the preferred food for them is dry food along with raw liver pieces which would provide them excellent energy the protein food given to puppy should contain 25 to 30 percent calories puppies consume more food when compared with adults feeding the adult the GSD needs of food which has a considerable amount of protein they are carnivores in the nature the protein can be given from cooked meat the artificial food products will not be suitable for them when are provided with protein food they will gain fat from itself the recommended fat content for GSD is 5% to 8% points for good health the GSD should be provided with a nutritional food for their good health games and exercises physical exercises are very much needed for GSD sense they are very energetic and power packed it is highly recommended to make them play and run daily as they don’t need to get bored they can be made to climb in hilly areas as they want to explore their surroundings they can be made to swim or play hide and seek and find the missing objects regular morning walk will be very good for them be boxer feeding the puppy normally puppies require more food than adults to meet their energy requirement for growth they should be fed in a correct time interval the puppy food for large dogs must be chosen for their health boxer puppies must be fed twice in a day and two cups of food will be better for them for one time up to six months this method is recommended feeding them by dividing the meals into smaller portion will be good since they will eat too much and very fast weight of the puppy should be checked regularly and food should be given according feeding the adult the food given to the boxer will effect in the dog’s health and its lifespan to also it should match our budget also overfeeding will make them overweight and thus bringing harm to them it is recommended to feed box or two times a day to avoid bloat food should be given such that the dog completely eats it and if they can’t eat completely then the balanced food must be thrown away to avoid overeating they should not be given food while we eat even once as it will develop begging behavior in them games and exercises boxers are not suitable for living in outdoors since they have short coats and short noses but they like to play in a fenced yard it is recommended to make them walk for half an hour twice a day playing flyball with them will make them happy and making him exercised will give him a good behavior number five characteristics a German Shepherd adaptability they adopts both hot and cold climates but they like cold weather very much and also their body is suitable for cold and hot learning ability the GSD has high ability to learn tricks and also they are interested in learning as they have very high intelligence they learn very easily and quickly be boxer special talents they are good kid friendly dogs he is famous for his alertness and thus a wonderful watchdog he loves to play with children the nature of dog varies according to the heredity and society the temperaments of the parents will affect in the puppy boxer is a friendly companion and loves to be with its family all the time and play with them adaptability boxers are good for apartment living provided they are taken for a walk and exercise daily it will be good if anyone stays with him always since he doesn’t like being alone he should be taken out only in a moderate weather as both hot and cold weather cannot be tolerated by him he will suffer a lot in hot weather when compared with cold learning ability training is necessary for them to refreshed physically and mentally boxer is a quick learner and rewarding them will make them more interested in doing it training should be started from basic commands like sit stay and come boxer should be trained to not jump on visitors who come they are very energetic and powerful and are eager to learn if properly taught [Music]
