


When they are excited, they often "kidney bean," a little dance that involves twisting their bodies into a semi-circle, similar to the shape of a kidney bean, and then turning in circles. They often paw, cat-like, at their toys, food bowls, and even their owners. Boxers are high-spirited, happy, and energetic. Boxers are so loving that they often think they are lapdogs and try to lie as close to you as possible.īoxer owners around the world take special delight in their beloved dogs' clownish behavior. They often are distrustful of strangers at first, but will not be aggressive unless they perceive a threat to their families.

If you're willing and able to provide them with adequate exercise in the form of walks or runs, they can even adapt to apartment living, so long as they are able to be close to their beloved peopleīoxers are renowned for their great love of and loyalty to their families. With minimal grooming needs and legendary patience and gentleness with children, Boxers are great family companions, as long as you provide them with the physical exercise and mental stimulation they need. He's loyal to his family and loves to play with them, but he's also headstrong, especially if you try to use harsh training methods with him. The typical Boxer is intelligent, alert, and fearless, yet friendly. Boxers aren't considered fully mature until they are three years old, meaning they have one of the longest puppyhood in the world of dogs. Because of their playful nature and boundless energy, they are sometimes called the "Peter Pan" of the dog breeds. Boxers are large, muscular, square-headed dogs who look imposing-that is, until you look into their eyes and see the mischief and joy of life reflected there.
