Groomingīoxers are fairly low maintenance when it comes to grooming. They will also need lots of playtime and free time in the garden to do what they want. On top of this, your Boxer will also need regular, short training sessions. You should also give your Boxer plenty of time to exercise off lead somewhere secure so they can have a good run around. This should be split into a few walks with plenty of opportunities for sniffing around and exploring. Your Boxer will need a minimum of two hours exercise every day. They keep their puppy attitude longer than most dogs so you might find your Boxer rarely has a calm moment at home! Exerciseīoxers are very high energy, active dogs who love playing and being involved in everything going on. If they are alone or bored, they like to chew which means your furniture and belongings will be at risk! It’s best to have a Boxer if someone is going to be around the house with them all day. They can be boisterous so make sure you train them not to jump up at people from a young age.īoxers love human company so can develop separation anxiety if left alone. If you need any help with training, we’d recommend taking them to accredited training classes.īoxers are friendly dogs but do have a natural guarding instinct and can be protective, so it’s important to socialise your Boxer from a young age with lots of different people, dogs and experiences so they grow into happy and confident adults. You need to handle your Boxer with a firm but fair attitude and make sure you are patient and consistent. For this reason, we wouldn’t recommend a Boxer if you are a first time owner. Boxers mature a lot slower than other breeds, so having a large amount of puppy energy in such a big dog can be challenging for some owners. Training and socialisationīoxers are clever dogs but can be boisterous, so positive, reward-based training from a young age is really important. If you’re having problems with excessive noise, we recommend seeking the advice of an accredited behaviourist. This said, they are not big barkers but may become more vocal if they’re bored or left alone. Boxers are naturally very good guard dogs and so are more likely to bark to make their owners aware of any comings and goings around the home. Your Boxer is likely to make noise and how much they do make will be down to their training and personality. Boxers can be very boisterous so do better with an experienced (and patient!) owner. If you love getting out and about walking, they could be a good breed for you! A large secure garden is a must if you have a Boxer so they have plenty of space to blow off steam.Īs they get so attached to their owners, it’s best to have someone around all day with your dog. If you want to minimise the risk of your dog getting problems, you can read our advice on choosing a pedigree dog.īoxers are fun and active dogs who can be high maintenance due to their exercise needs. Skin problems - such as warts, skin tags, skin allergies and soreness in skin folds around the face ( skin fold dermatitis).Before breeding, parents should be screened. Heart problems – such as cardiomyopathy or aortic stenosis.Eye problems – such as corneal ulcers due to the shape of their skulls and prominence of the eyes. Epilepsy – a brain disorder causing seizures.Before breeding, dogs should be screened by x-rays through the BVA/Kennel Club Hip Dysplasia Scheme. Hip dysplasia – where the hip joint doesn’t fit together perfectly, which will eventually lead to arthritis.
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