| Similar to any other dog breed, boxer dogs have their | | | | children at the moment, you might think about keeping |
| own and distinct behavioral cues that are enough to | | | | a boxer dog probably in the next couple years. |
| make you say, "...this is really a boxer dog, after all!" if | | | | But because boxers are very keen and playful, they |
| you are ready for a very energetic, intelligent and big | | | | are also great in socializing with other people. Because |
| type of dog, then, brace yourself. You have just | | | | of their innate way of adapting to people, you can |
| chosen to raise and keep a boxer dog as a part of | | | | really tell that they want to be around crowds and be |
| the family. | | | | happy. Be sure though that you expose them to the |
| Before you get yourself a boxer puppy, think about | | | | proper type of socialization. Let them understand that |
| the personalities and natural behavior of one. Keep in | | | | being around good-natured people is okay. When bad |
| mind that this breed is a very playful type. As | | | | people comes in the way, they can be defensive and |
| mentioned, they are very energetic and keeping them | | | | since they are intelligent dogs; they can easily |
| quiet and still in a corner isn't most likely going to | | | | differentiate between the good and bad ones. |
| happen. You will be envy by how this breed of dog is | | | | What you would want to do while a boxer dog is |
| able to get through everyday life without getting | | | | young is to expose him to intensive obedience training. |
| weary and tired. That's just how special boxer dogs | | | | This way, when they grow up eventually, they wont |
| are; they let you see the brighter side of life. | | | | be doing chasing other dogs or cats, they won't be too |
| Another trait a boxer dog has, especially the young | | | | stubborn and you don't get a headache for asking |
| ones is the way they walk in a room and not mind | | | | them to do what you want them to do. Consistency is |
| anything that they may trample upon. You might want | | | | the key and you will need to be with your dog all the |
| to think about removing the expensive vases you | | | | way. They need to learn how to deal with you and |
| have in the living room by the time a puppy boxer | | | | what you ask of them. |
| moves in with you. However, if you have very young | | | | |