Others think it comes from some old German words, but that’s not nearly as fun! Wherever our name came from, we were established in Germany by 1895. Though the humans don’t agree on where exactly we get our name, some believe the name Boxer comes from the playful way we stand up and “box” other dogs with our front paws. These mastiff-type dogs were really popular with the German nobility in medieval times because they helped their humans hunt big game like deer, wild boar, and even bears! By the 19th century, big game hunting wasn’t very popular anymore, and Germans started breeding Bullenbeissers with Bulldogs and created the first Boxers! Today, we Boxers are mostly known for being affectionate and goofy family dogs, but we come from some really tough and hard-working pups! The first Boxers were developed in late 19th-century Germany from a now-extinct breed, the Bullenbeisser (which means “bull biter” in German). You may want to teach me “down” first because I tend to jump around and do a happy dance when I get excited! I also drool a lot (and I snore, and I’m gassy), but Boxer lovers know that’s just part of what makes us such funny and lovable family dogs. My short coat makes grooming easy, but it also makes me especially sensitive to hot weather – I can get sunburned, just like you! Even though I’m a smarty paws, I can be stubborn, and that means I need my human to be patient and persistent with my training. If I don’t get my energy out (or if I’m alone too long and get bored) I might end up destroying your stuff! I’m also athletic, so I need energetic humans to keep up with me. I love to love my humans – especially the tiny ones – but I’m really playful, so I need grownups to train both me and the kiddos early so we learn to love each other safely. Looking for a high-energy pup with a big heart and a goofy personality? Then I’m the breed for you! We Boxers may look tough, but we’re absolute sweethearts.
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