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14 Surprising Facts About Boxers

Published: by Annette Bondar · This post may contain affiliate links

If you are a Boxer Lover, you already know that Boxers are a very popular dog breed with clever, friendly, and funny personalities. But there is more to them that you probably didn't know! So, here are 14 surprising facts about them!

#1 The name of the breed appeared as the result of the dog's behavior. They like to play with each other by standing on their legs and “boxing”.
Boxer Dog on the arms of the couch with its begging face and paws
#2 This is originally a herding breed
Boxer Dog standing on the concrete pathway with a butterfly on top of its muzzle
#3 Boxers need a lot of exercises

underwater photo of a Boxer Dog swimming in the pool
These dogs are very active, and it is important to keep them in shape.

#4 This is a molosser dog
two Boxer Dog sitting behind the laid tree trunk in the forest
#5 These dogs are so affectionate!

Boxer puppy's adorable face
They love people so much, especially kids. That is why it is better to adopt a Boxer if you have a big family.

#6 Boxers are prone to different diseases

a woman carrying a Boxer Dog
Especially, they are prone to skin, heart and bone problems.

#7 Boxers are not aggressive

Boxer Dog sitting on the green grass with its face on top of a Boxer puppy sitting in front of him
They can get alone not only with dogs but with other animals too.

#8 These dogs have great bite forces

Boxer Dog at the park looking sideways
But, fortunately, they do not tend to bite their owners or animals.

#9 Boxer is a dog with the longest tongue!

Boxer Dog licking its own teeth
A Boxer Brandy has a very long tongue – 17 inches long, as Guinness World Records reports.

#10 These dogs have unusual jaw

Boxer Dog sitting on the floor with its mouth open
“Undershot” is what typical for any boxer. But anyway, their smiles are cute enough.

#11 They love different activities
Boxer Dog lying on the green grass with its tongue hanging from the side of its mouth and with a ball in front of him
#12 They are great service dogs

a man carrying a Boxer Dog while preparing a muffin for baking
They really love people, that is why they are good guide dogs for blind people, they help shut-ins and excellent pets for those who have epilepsy.

#13 Police dogs
Boxer Dog sitting on the grass next to a Sheriff
#14 13% of the white Boxers are deaf

adorable face of a Boxer puppy on the shoulder of a woman
That is why it is more difficult to train them. But anyway, they are great pets too, aren't they?
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