The Boxer Dog – Most Dangerous German Dog Breeds
top animals TV [Music] the boxer dog most dangerous German dog breed the boxer is a popular dog used as a guard dog as a working dog and as a family pet it is intelligent and strong and quite versatile it is ranked 10th most popular dog which is a drop from previous years number one characteristics the boxer dog is medium to large in size and is powerful and compact both front and back legs are very muscled it is known to be brassy Falak so it has a short but broad head the muzzle is squared and it has very powerful jaws with a very strong bite the black nose is large and has nostrils that are wide open its head is in proportion to the body there are folds that run down its muzzle the lower jaw should protrude more than the upper jaw creating an underbite it has dark brown eyes when first bred boxers were commonly docked and cropped ears and tail and this is something still done in some countries others have been these practices so it is possible to find both types in the US and Canada cropped ears are still common in show boxers docking is done on puppies that are only 3 to 5 days old when no cartilage has formed fully yet and as a result no anesthesia or sutures are needed ears are high set and when cropped stand up and taper but when left alone being thin they fall forward in the UK breeders actually developed a boxer with a real short tail as they knew the docking ban was coming there these are known as bobtail boxers but the FCI ruled that such dogs cannot take part in shows the boxer has a smooth shiny and short-haired coat with usual colors of fawn brindled white and mahogany the white markings are referred to as flash fawn can cover a variety of tones from light tan reddish dark honey to yellow you can get get white boxers but not solid black ones white boxers are more at risk of deafness sunburn and therefore skin cancers in the past they were often euthanized when born though today some breeders have become reluctant to do so number two temperament boxers are a good family dog when raised well and given the right training and socialization it is intelligent but can be headstrong and needs an owner who is clearly dominant it is playful and energetic and will be protective of the family if board it will lick dig chew and bark so make sure it gets enough exercise and stimulation it bonds very closely to its family and those protective instincts can lead to aggression if it feels they or it is threatened it uses its front paws a lot to paw at things and can be very playful and likes to clown around it also is alert and watchful and very confident with known visitors it is welcoming but maybe more standoffish until it has gotten to know strangers boxers need to be working or active and they need strong leadership it can be boisterous and without training it will jump up at people and can accidentally hurt them it is a great watchdog and guard dog and has been used successfully in the police and military it prefers not to be left alone for long periods but companionship can be human or animal in form number three living with a boxer a training needs training and early socialization are essential for all dogs but as a large boisterous energetic and dominant dog for the boxer it is especially true because of its playful side the boxer will not take training seriously unless it is done be someone with experience who establishes themselves firmly as the pack leader use positive methods and be consistent it will often attempt to push the rules or your boundaries and you have to be prepared for it and let it get away with it a boxer that has not been trained or not trained well can be stubborn hard to control aggressive and sneaky be how active is this dog the boxer is not a yard dog though having a yard to play and is best for it as a place to let off steam when it is not being drained or exercised it does better in a house with room and that yard than an apartment it is an active dog and should have at least two half-hour vigorous walks a day it should also be taken to places where it can go off leash and run and play dog sport and games a well exercised and stimulated boxer is a lot better behaved just avoid too much exertion when the weather is hot as boxers do not do well in the heat and can actually be more susceptible to heat stroke number four caring for the boxer a grooming needs with a short coat it is easy to brush but the boxer does shed an average amount so daily brushing is possible a bristle brush or grooming hard rubber matured do the job to keep that spot shiny give it a rub down with a chinois only bathe as needed as owners who bath too frequently find the skin dries out and problems can occur it is not a good dog for people with allergies its teeth will need to be looked after and given a brush at least twice a week keep an eye on its nails and get them clipped by an expert when they become too long ears should be inspected for infection signs and then given a wipe clean once a week some boxers groom themselves like cats and so keep themselves clean but some have an unfortunate enjoyment of rolling themselves in the feces of other animals so they may need more care than normal be feeding time if feeding dry dog food use a high quality brand as it has less fillers in it and more nutrients boxers will need two to three cups or more of this a day split into at least two meals because they are active they need more calories than dogs who are lazier so their diet should be high in lean protein how much it eats will vary depending on size health how active it is and its metabolism number five health concerns there are some health issues that the boxer is more prone to they include cancer heart problems hip dysplasia hypothyroidism eye problems epilepsy bloat and allergies almost a quarter of boxer puppies die before the age of seven weeks from infection and stillbirth is a common occurrence this is more common in poorly breadlines of boxers in the UK a health survey by the Kennel Club there states that over a third of boxer deaths are caused by cancer the most common form being mast cell tumors which affects their immune system it is important therefore that breeders be responsible in their screening when a boxer is still young it is important not to over exercise it this is a time when bones that are still growing can be damaged number six biting statistics when looking at data for attacks on people by dogs over the last 34 years there have been 64 attacks that did bodily harm meaning medical attention was needed out of those 31 were categorized as maimings where a limb was lost permanent scarring and disfigurement occurred 19 of those victims were children and there were seven deaths one of the attacks that lead to a death was a rottweiler and a boxer with a three week old baby though this puts the boxer in the top ten percent of dogs responsible for attacks on people this can be avoided when owners and breeders are more responsible breed dogs honestly and weed out aggressive line buy a dog that you can honestly handle trained exercise and care for any dog can become aggressive given certain situations or conditions number seven our boxers with other pets and children boxers that are raised properly are very good with children though are more suited to older children just because they’re rambunctious ‘no scan be too much for toddlers and accidents can happen children should be taught how to approach and touch it in a way it does not mind when raised with the more well socialized boxers can get along well with other pets even other dogs however some can still be aggressive to other dogs if they are the same sex or dominant some also still chase cats with animals like farm birds while they can be taught to leave them they cannot be trusted to be left alone with number eight your pup’s price tag the purchase of a boxer will vary an amount depending on where you buy from some sales are backyard breeders puppy mills or just accidents owners are getting rid of and subsequently the cost will be lower to reflect that around $300 to $500 you could alternatively adopt a boxer from a rescue or shelter and that will be even less though you are more likely to find adult dogs needing homes than puppies if you want to buy from a breeder you should do some research to ensure you find one that is reputable a good breeder can charge upwards of nine hundred dollars along with getting the puppy there will be initial costs to pay for medical costs for a veterinarian checkup getting its spayed or neutered vaccinations deworming and blood tests microchipping is also a very good idea these come to about $290 non-medical essentials like a crate collar and leash will be needed to coming to $160 now we move on to yearly costs very importantly you need to have your boxer trained and socialized you can use professionals for this but it is vital that you yourself establish yourself as dominant and pack leader to maintain control training can start at about $120 but can go up depending on what you opt for [Music]
