The boxer is a stocky, medium-sized dog that was developed in Germany. He has a weight of 25-32 kg and stands at between 53-63 centimeters in height. He has short hair with a shiny, smooth coat that lies tight on the body.

The most common colors are fawn and brindle; however, it's common to find him with white markings that extend from the legs onto the neck or face.

Temperament

The dog is known for his love and faithfulness to his master and household. He is also very friendly to the family members and you can leave him with kids and not worry of him harming them. While the dog is friendly to family members, he tends to be distrustful of strangers. He also tends to be aggressive and brave when aroused.

He is highly energetic; therefore, you should engage him in exercises to prevent him from engaging in boredom-associated behaviors such as digging, licking, and chewing.

One of the best things about the dog is that he is very clean which makes him very ideal to live with in an apartment.

While he has a great temperament, he tends to be headstrong especially when he is inappropriately trained.

How to train a Boxer dog

For him to have good behavior, you need to engage him in a number of trainings. One of the training is potty training. Since he is naturally clean, it's very easy to potty train him. During the months of potty training, you should keep him as close to you as possible. This is to keep a close eye on him.

Whenever he does the right thing you should praise him. If there is a potty accident, you should not punish him; you should ignore the accident and attend to the cleanup.

To avoid naughty gnawing, you should give your dog toys to chew on. Some of the toys you can give him are soft toys and rawhide bones.

You should rid your dog of barking issues by training him when to speak and when to be silent. The best way of training him is by praising him for barking, and giving him treats when he does the right thing.

To break the dog's tendency of jumping on tables and chairs, you should instill the key phrase "off" or "down." For ideal results you should only praise him when all of his feet are back on the ground. It's also recommended that you train him how to greet newcomers while sitting as a substitute behavior for his jumping.