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14 Interesting Facts That Prove BOXERS are Real Boxers

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

We all know that Boxers are excellent family pets because of their friendliness and intelligence, but did you know that these dogs are literally the real Boxers?

You might be wondering why. So, here are 14 interesting facts that prove they are real Boxers.

#1 Genetic code: Bulldog + Bullenbeisser.

A Boxer looking down against the sky
The Boxer breed is the result of the cross between the Old English Bulldog and a Bullenbeisser. Bullenbeisser dogs are very similar looking to the Boxer of today.

#2 They are so easy to train!

A Boxer standing on the carpet while a man is fixing its collar behind him
Boxer can succeed in dog sports like agility and rally, but you’ll have to work at it.

#3 Boxers are great lovers!?

A Boxer lying on the couch while a woman is kissing its head
In spite of their heritage as powerful and courageous hunters, one of the modern breed’s most appealing traits is a tremendous love for their humans and a need to be loved in return.

#4 They are so tender?

A Boxer in the middle of flowers
When excited, which is every time they greet a beloved human, they are known for jumping up and down in exuberance and leaping about. “Down” may be the first command to teach them.

#5 Babysitters or boxers?

A Boxer lying on the couch with a baby sitting next to him
A Boxer is happiest when he’s with his family, especially children. He’s protective and patient with kids and makes an ideal family dog.

#6 They adore swimming!
A Boxer puppy wearing a life vest while smiling in the water
#7 One Boxer can be a perfect present?
A Boxer wearing a pink ribbon head band while sitting on the floor
#8 Playful, energetic, goofy, and devoted.
A Boxer lying on the couch with a tennis ball in its mouth
#9 They have the longest tongue in the world!

A Boxer sitting in the yard with its tongue sticking out
One boxer holds the world record for having the longest tongue in the world at 17 inches long.

#10 NO tail, No ears!

two Boxer Dogs resting in the backyard
Boxer dogs used to all be docked and cropped — they had their ears and tails cut. Over the years, people realized just how inhumane the practice really was.The practice had been stopped a while back so you’re not going to see anyone do that today, but that period of docking and cropping did produce a line of naturally bobtailed Boxers that are still around today.

#11 Black or White? or Brown?

two Boxer Dogs sitting in the stairway with a cat
The Boxer breed comes in a wide variety of coat colors, but most of these varieties fall under one of these two coloring patterns. The fawn color set can be described as largely tan, sometimes with hints of mahogany.

#12 Boxers are extremely kind!
A Boxer lying on the floor with a stuffed toy
#13 Boxers are known for being smart

A Boxer sitting on its bed while looking up with its begging eyes
When the Boxer breed was first introduced to the world, everyone thought that they were one of the most intelligent dogs ever. Now they are ranked as 48 in intelligence ranking.

#14 They are REAL boxers!

An adult and puppy Boxer Dog sitting on the carpet un front of the fireplace
Sometimes when the Boxer dog plays, it has a tendency to leap up or get up on standing position that almost mimics the stance of a boxer. This is an actual observable fact and is a natural instinct for the breed.
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