--- title: "Boxer" id: "191516" type: "breeds" slug: "boxer" published_at: "2022-07-01T03:28:18+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-17T15:21:50+00:00" url: "https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/breed/boxer/" markdown_url: "https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/breed/boxer.md" excerpt: "The Boxer is a vibrant and affectionate breed known for its playful spirit and loving nature. Originally bred in Germany, Boxers initially served as working dogs, but their loyal and friendly demeanor quickly made them beloved family companions. With their..." taxonomy_breed_group: - "Working Group" taxonomy_breed_size: - "Large" --- [Back to Breeds](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/breed/) Large breed # Boxer Puppies If you have a liking for a fearless, energetic yet devoted pet then the boxer breed of dogs should form your list of preferred choices. As the 9th most recognized and popular dog breed in the world, whether the brindle fur colored, white or fawn, a boxer is a delight to look at and a fabulous companion around. Well, before you get on to including it on your list, let’s explore a few of its attributes. Discover more about our **Boxer**puppies for sale below! - Great with kids - Sticks by your side - Active breed - Alert watchdog - Protective [See 2 available puppies](#pb-puppies) [Ask about this breed](#pb-ask) - Exercise 60 min a day ![boxer](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/boxer-1-600x600.jpg) 2 available now Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpetlandmallofgeorgia.com%2Fbreed%2Fboxer%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpetlandmallofgeorgia.com%2Fbreed%2Fboxer%2F) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpetlandmallofgeorgia.com%2Fbreed%2Fboxer%2F&description=Boxer%20puppies](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpetlandmallofgeorgia.com%2Fbreed%2Fboxer%2F&description=Boxer%20puppies) ## Available Boxer Puppies [Male](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/puppies-for-sale/boxer/boxer-14116/) [Male](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/puppies-for-sale/boxer/boxer-14110/) ## About the Boxer [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandmallofgeorgia.com) The Boxer is a vibrant and affectionate breed known for its playful spirit and loving nature. Originally bred in Germany, Boxers initially served as working dogs, but their loyal and friendly demeanor quickly made them beloved family companions. With their lively energy and playful personality, they thrive in active households and are particularly great with young children and other dogs. They are known for forming strong bonds with their families, often regarded as a true friend and protector. Read more about the Boxer Show less Boxers have a medium size and a muscular build that reflects their energetic nature. While they are not best suited for apartment living due to their need for space to romp and play, they are very adaptable as long as they get plenty of exercise. You can expect to engage in regular playtime and daily walks to keep your Boxer happy and healthy. They have a moderate shedding level, so you will only need to groom them on a weekly basis to keep their coat looking tidy. This breed scores high on the trainability scale, demonstrating intelligence and eagerness to please, which makes training sessions rewarding and fun. With a good balance of affection and a playful demeanor, Boxers are known to bark occasionally but can easily be taught to manage their vocalizations. If you are searching for a devoted companion who brings joy and energy to your home, you will find a perfect match in a Boxer. If you are looking for a Boxer in Petland Mall of Georgia, you may just discover your new best friend waiting for you. [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandmallofgeorgia.com) ## Boxer breed profile Every score below is set by our team for this breed. Higher is simply more of that trait, not better or worse. ### Temperament - Affection Devoted - Playfulness Always game - With strangers Friendly - Territorial Somewhat - Prey drive Moderate ### Family & other pets - Young children Good - Older children Excellent - Other dogs Sociable - Cats Needs care ### Energy & exercise - Energy High - Mental stimulation High ### Training - Trainability Quick to learn - Intelligence Very bright - Stubbornness A stubborn streak ### Care & upkeep - Shedding Moderate - Drooling Some - Barking Moderate ### Home life - Apartment living Prefers a house - Time alone A few hours - Cold weather Average - Warm weather Average ### A good match for - First-time owners Manageable - Senior owners Suitable - Running partner Good - Hiking Good - Therapy work Possible - Guarding Protective ## Living with a Boxer ### History From ancient Germany precisely around the 19th century had the now extinct mastiff breed Bullenbeisser and bulldogs brought in from England. At the time of their arrival, they served as hunting dogs for bears, deer, and other ferocious beasts, it would capture the prey with the help of its awesome teeth and detain it until the hunter arrives. Sometime later these dogs were crossbred to produce what we have today as the resilient “Boxer” and in 1894, some Germans began to test its popularity in dog shows which gave place for the first boxer club (the Deutscher) in 1896. And in 1904 the first boxer standard club was launched with a comprehensive document that is still in use today. Shortly after, the breed made its way into other European countries and got into the U.S in the late 19th century with the American Kennel Club taking registration of its first boxer around 1904. During the first world war, boxers played the role of a military dog as a pack-carrier, a guard dog, and an attack dog, later they were taken home by the soldiers and got introduced into the domestic world as a show dog, best companion, and a reliable guard. ### Temperament One with so much life, energetic, curious, attentive, active, smart, sociable and incredible fun with children is the boxer, they are also known to be very patient and highly protective of their family members making them the love and desire of many homes. As active dogs, they need a lot of exercise to keep them mentally fit, apparently having a mind of its own, you will find your boxer entertain itself by digging the ground often, chewing, and licking the mouth to beat boredom. They are also very stubborn in character which makes them a terrible choice for first-timers with dogs, they are generally a bit difficult with adult dogs including dogs of a similar breed but friendly with puppies. They usually do not bark unless there is a genuine reason behind it but they love to growl. ### Environment If you have occupied home with people around all the time or you want a canine buddy the whole time, then a boxer is just the perfect breed to get. Being a highly active dog, they dread loneliness and they can cope finely in both a house and an apartment as long as you provide it with enough room and spaces for exercises and activities. What you must have is a large yard if you are living in a house for it to dig the ground and run around as it likes. And more so, if you are given to being away from home most of the time, getting a boxer may not be the best for you and the dog, because they usually get aggressive when left alone. They also are not very fond of the humid temperatures, so great care should be given it during hot weather so that they don’t get overheated and the same care during the cold seasons because of their thin fur coat. Boxers are known as loud snorers and they drool greatly too. ### Exercises Boxers are playful and very energetic dogs as such regular exercises are part of a good canine relationship, especially a breed of this sort. So a daily jogging companion your boxer should be to you and always on a leash, so it doesn’t get overly energetic to the drear of fellow pedestrians. Your boxer should be allowed to play in a fenced area and on-leashed since it is likely to jump and leap around in excitement. This puts a boxer as a bad choice for a frail owner as they may find it a tad impossible and daunting keeping up with its excessive activity demands. ### Grooming Being a breed with a short and thin coat its grooming demands are quite easy and little, all it needs is a light brushing of the hair twice every week to maintain its good and gleeful looks. Bathing should be a once in a while since boxers are generally clean dogs and its nails, be trimmed once every month or as often as they grow worn on surfaces, its teeth should also be brushed daily to avoid tartar formation and other dental crises. Our **[Boxer puppies for sale](/puppies-for-sale/)** come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country. The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering **Boxer**puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell. ## Caring for a Boxer GroomingWeekly brushing Grooming costLow Monthly foodAverage Outdoor spaceA yard is recommended Allergy friendlyNot considered hypoallergenic ## Boxer Video ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Are Boxers good family pets? Yes, boxers are particularly fond of their family members especially when goodly trained. ### Are Boxers trainable? Though the boxers can be a little headstrong, they are very intelligent and with a proper training environment, they respond well. ### Are Boxers friendly with kids? Yes! They are very fond of children and they love playing games with them. ### Are Boxers friendly with other animals? Boxers are naturally patient with puppies, pooches and small animals but a bit unaccommodating of adult dogs and other animals. ### Are Boxers good apartment dogs? Yes! They can live anywhere you make as a home all you need is to provide it with enough space for exercise. ### How is Boxers shedding? Given the shortness of their coat, they shed minimally and occasionally, you can also regulate the shedding by frequent brushing of their coat. ### Are Boxers good for first-time owners? Not quite, as their exercise needs are way too high for their inexperienced hands. ### Are Boxers loud barkers? No! boxers are not noisy dogs, they only bark for a reason. But growling is a thing they do most. ### Are Boxers tolerable to heat and cold? All they need is moderate exposure to heat and cold because of their thin fur body. ### How long can Boxers live? 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