Boxers - Rescues

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People give up their pets for various reasons. Unfortunately, more often than not Boxers fall victims to misconceptions. Some people regard them as guard dogs and expect too much aggression and toughness from them. Unable to achieve desirable results, they get disappointed and eventually shed themselves of their pets.

These misconceptions come from irresponsibility and haste, which means that the breeder you have bought your Boxer from, was a profit-seeking pup-mill, or you did not care enough to learn about the breed itself. And, there is quite a lot to learn.

Actually, Boxers are much less aggressive and vicious than they look, and, unlike other Mastiff-like species, they cannot do without human companionship. If you are away from home most of the time, this is not the right dog for you. Boxers need constant supervision. They do not tolerate loneliness, and they always need a human beside them.

If you are intending to buy a boxer puppy, you must be a very considerate person, because Boxers cannot stand indifference or mistrust, and they develop heavy heart if you apply heavy hand to them. They need daily runs and movement, and you must devote much of your free time to training and care. Boxers are the most forgiving dogs, and they always give their owners a second chance to restore trust and love.

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Boxer Club of Canada - Boxers - Breed standard, breeding, health. Club information, code of ethics, officers, newsletter, membership, upcoming events, awards.

German Boxer Club - Boxers - Photo gallery, events, show judges, breed history, German kennels, and club information.

Gruppo Romano - Boxer Club d'Italia - Information on the boxer, in English and Italian.

UK - Boxer Rescue UK - Boxers - Independent Boxer Rescue organization without involvement with Boxer breeders or breed clubs. Although based in the North West of England, we have no geographical boundaries and cover the entire UK.

UK - Merseyside Boxer Club - Merseyside Boxer Club.

UK - Northern Ireland Boxer Rescue Society - The Northern Ireland Boxer Rescue Society is a non profit making organisation looking for your support.

UK - South Yorks North Notts Northern Boxer Club - Information about the South Yorks North Notts Northern Boxer Club and the Match Nights we run for our members. The site will be updated monthly with pictures of each match winners and with forth coming events.

Boxers Rescues Breeders - Clubs and Rescues Links - USA

USA - Akron Canton Boxer Rescue - It provides a listing of dogs available, adoption and donation information, history of boxers, and volunteer opportunities.

USA - Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue - Boxers - Based out of Hickory, North Carolina, we have purebred Boxer rescues for adoption to approved homes. We are a nonprofit organization committed to the rescue and placement of purebred Boxers in need of assistance.

USA - Boxer K9 Rescue of SW Virginia, Inc. - Rescue group in Frankling County, Virginia helping purebred Boxers find their way into loving homes.

USA - Boxer Rescue and Adoption - Boxers - Boxer Rescue and Adoption, Inc. of Virginia. We are a source for Boxer Breed information and currently have many wonderful boxers in need of loving homes.

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USA - Boxer Rescue Foundation - A non-profit foundation based in Phoenix Arizona that provides financial assistance to Boxer dogs while in foster care with an online auction, and Boxer rescue stories.

USA - Boxertown Boxer Rescue of Georgia - Sanctuary serving all parts of Georgia, as well as parts of Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Includes success stories and photos of available dogs.

USA - Central Indiana Boxer Club Boxer Rescue - Breed rescue organization located in Indianapolis. Images, with descriptions of available dogs, adoption procedure, and contact information.

USA - Central Kentucky Boxer Rescue - CKBR, Inc. - Providing rescue, home-visits, adoptions, vet checks, and re-homing of our beloved breed.

USA - Eastern Boxer Club Rescue - Rescues boxers in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Online listing of available boxers and application form.

USA - Green Acres Boxer Rescue - Accepting Boxers from all parts of Wisconsin. Dedicated to finding "forever" homes for these wonderful dogs.

USA - Homeward Bound Boxer Rescue - We are a Boxer rescue organization dedicated to the boxer breed and the safe placement of homeless or displaced dogs. We serve PA.

USA - Lighthouse Boxer Rescue - Boxers - Boxer rescue organization covering Ohio and Indiana and parts of neighboring states where no other Boxer rescue is located; healthy, temperament-tested boxers available for adoption.

USA - New Jersey Boxer Rescue, Inc. - Providing a full range rescue services within NJ and the neighboring communities for the intake of boxers only from shelters or owners, also conducts adoption process and continuous follow-up of adopted boxers, as well as provide assistance to any boxer home or other rescue that reaches out to us.

USA - Partners In Boxer Rescue, Inc. - An independent, nonprofit organization that places boxers in homes throughout the Maryland and D.C. area.

USA - Tulsa Boxer Rescue - Boxers - Organization devoted to helping Boxers in need in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. Available dogs, adoption information, volunteer opportunities, and follow-up on adopted dogs.

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Boxers - Boxers are active, muscular dogs. The breed has a strong neck, square muzzle and cropped ears. However, it is not obligatory for Boxer owners to crop their pet's ears. The coat is smooth and short. The tail is usually docked.

Despite the fact that the Boxer's ancestor, the Bulldog, has a plenty of profound wrinkles on the face, the Boxer's wrinkles are not deep and therefore, are not so noticeable. The bite is undershot with long fangs set well apart to make the muzzle appear broad enough. The eyes are dark, giving the expression of spirit and lust for life.

Boxers Breeders - Boxers originated in Germany in the 19th century. It carries blood of the English Bulldog and the Bullenbeisser, as well as blood of some Terriers.

Naturally enough, the dog inherited its appearance and qualities from these very breeds. The Bulldog is believed to have contributed to the Boxer's noble and determined looks. Diligence and powers of endurance also seem to come from its English ancestor.

Boxers Pictures - Boxers are working dogs according to the AKC. The breed has a muscular build, a strong neck, and a square muzzle that is well proportioned with an arched head. Ears are usually cropped, but more and more owners tend to leave them uncropped. The tail is docked.

The breed is good with children. Friendly strangers can rest assured that the Boxer will not harm them in any way. The dog needs obedience training from an early age. In fact, it is easy to train since it is very intelligent.

Boxers Puppies - Boxers are medium sized dogs that stand about 21-25 inches at the shoulder and can weigh from 60 to 70 pounds. Muscular body type and valuable qualities, such as readiness to please, intelligence, and aptness to develop affectionate relationships with its owners make the Boxer a very popular breed in the US.

As the standard states, the Boxer should appear hard and clean. Preference is given to well-balanced dogs with pleasing coloring. The eyes are of medium size. They should appear neither too protruding, nor too deeply set. The eyes are usually dark in color and have an intelligent expression. The nose is broad, as is the upper jaw. The bite is undershot.

Boxers - Boxers originated in Germany in the 19th century. George Alt is reputed as the father of the breed since it was he who brought a Bullenbeiser female. He had brought the Boxer from France to Germany. He bred the dog emphasizing stable personality and strength. Each litter seemed to be an improved version of the dog. Breeders tried to avoid white puppies. Such dogs were discarded for the fear of deafness. This condition is traditionally linked to the coat color of the dog. In fact, puppies with white coat color were rather common due to the breed's close ties to the English Bulldog.

Bit by bit, a Boxer type was established. Breeders had more or less a vivid picture of what the breed should look like and what qualities should be stressed during breedings. It was time to develop the official breed standard for the new breed. Breed fanciers formed a club in 1896. The German Boxer Club started to promote the breed and did it rather successfully. It is worthwhile saying; the Boxer thrived thanks to their efforts and its temperament qualities. The breed was popularized rapidly, especially after the standard had been developed.

Boxers Puppies - Boxers are the breed known from the 16th century. The breed actually appeared thanks to selective breeding of George Alt who lived in Germany and strived to produce a healthy, strong and devoted animal. The breed was a result of cross of Bullenbeiser dog and, at that time, the puppies were parti colored. Later the dogs were also bred to an English Bulldog.

Nowadays the puppies that are born white are disqualified and they are not allowed to breed or participate in the show ring. The breed standard only allows only fawn and brindle colored dogs. The main characteristic of the breed is the head.

Boxers Breeders - Initially Boxers were bred for security purposes. They are descendants of two German Mastiff-type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. Later crossbreeding with the Bulldog and some other Mastiff-type species occurred. From their early ancestors they have inherited a definitely intimidating appearance and high level of energy. However, Boxers are the kindest and the friendliest breed of dogs, and now they enjoy popularity among people of all walks of life.

The early species were white in color, and nowadays banning of these dogs from the ring is the rule. The first Boxer breeding club, founded in Germany in 1860s, did not obtain official status before 1895 when an outline of the breed standard emerged. Old pictures testify to the fact that early Boxers were white in color. In 1925, exclusion of the white species from breeding projects occurred quite probably due to excessive conspicuousness in service.

Boxers Rescues - There are several theories on Boxers’ origin. Some think, that they were bred by way of crossing of the English Bulldog with Brabanter, an old Belgium breed of dogs. Others relate them to German Mastiff type Bullenbeiszer and Barenbeiszer dogs. Early Boxer dogs were white in color, but extensive use of the dog in police work prompted club specialists to exclude the white species from the show ring.

Early predecessors of Boxers, favored by royalties and elite personalities, exhibited their strength and agility. Their uses were for bull-, boar- and bear-hunting due to their endurance and tenacious grip. Later they became working-class dogs and used in cattle driving.

Boxers Breeders Pictures - Boxers are medium-sized dogs. They are compact and muscled, having short-haired and tight-fitting coats that are easy to groom. These animals are people oriented and they like to be close to their owners. They are playful and high-spirited dogs that nowadays are very good pets and companions. These creatures are very devoted to their owners and are people oriented animals.

The temperament of the breed is characterized by stability and friendliness towards children, elderly people, and other dogs and pets.

Boxers Photos - A number of special directives are provided, such as INSERT, INCLUDE and PROCESS, which allow content to be built up from smaller template components. This permits a modular approach to building a web site or other content repository, promoting reusability, cross-site consistency, ease of construction and subsequent maintenance. Common elements such as headers, footers, menu bars, tables, and so on, can be created as separate template files which can then be processed into other documents as required. All defined variables are inherited by these templates along with any additional "local" values specified.

A number of special directives are provided, such as INSERT, INCLUDE and PROCESS, which allow content to be built up from smaller template components. This permits a modular approach to building a web site or other content repository, promoting reusability, cross-site consistency, ease of construction and subsequent maintenance. Common elements such as headers, footers, menu bars, tables, and so on, can be created as separate template files which can then be processed into other documents as required. All defined variables are inherited by these templates along with any additional "local" values specified.

Boxers Puppy - Boxers, as enthusiasts believe, may have sprung from Brabanter Bullenbeissers, an old Belgium breed of dogs. Bullenbeissers enjoyed popularity among aristocrats for a tough build, prowess and agility. These qualities made them hardly replaceable as bear and boar hunters. In the course of time, the breed's usage extended to cattle driving and service. They were also enjoyable as pets and many fanciers kept them for fun as family members.

Also believed is, that in the first half of the 19th century, the Brabanter Bullenbeisser was crossbred with the English bulldog and, thus, the Boxer was produced. According to another theory, Boxers are descendants of two German Mastiff type dogs - Bullenbeiszer and Barenbeiszer, which are crosses with early ancestors of the Mastiff and the Bulldog.

Boxers Rescues Pictures - Boxers are muscular and strong dogs that have a square bulldog-type muzzle that actually characterize the breed. They have an energetic and elastic gait animals with a short coat and therefore easy to groom. The usual colors of the breed are fawn and brindle^; these colors are acceptable by the standard. There can be white markings on the body and the eyes should be dark brown.

The body of the dog is well proportioned and strongly built. The dogs are very compact, strong, muscular and square-shaped. The males are naturally bigger than females.

Boxers Pictures - Boxers appeared in Germany. The breed is a crossing of German Mastiffs (Bullenbeizter and Barenbeizter) with the Bulldog. The Boxer’s ancestors were strong and agile species of dogs. They were widely used as hunting dogs in deer, bear and boar hunting and bull baiting. Boxers’ predecessors were also good at cattle driving. Their intelligence and ability of a Boxer to learn things and to do tricks easily earned them the reputation of dogs of arts, and they often took part in theatric plays and circus shows.