| Having a boxer dog as a pet, although | | | | out with long walks, 3 times a day. Give them |
| low-maintenance, require your consistent | | | | plenty of exercise, play with them, |
| attention, exercise, human interaction, | | | | especially the inquisitive puppies or they |
| consistent obedience training and lots of | | | | would tear up your home out of boredom, pent |
| love. You cannot leave them to their own | | | | up energy and frustration. |
| design for too long or they will get lonely, | | | | |
| bored and into trouble.Being a big and strong | | | | For all your love and caring, be prepared |
| dog as well as a highly intelligent one, | | | | for wet slobbery drool and kisses and love in |
| Boxers need both physical and mental | | | | return.What some proud owners say about their |
| stimulations to keep them even-tempered and | | | | pet Boxers: |
| dignified while still keeping their impish | | | | |
| spirit and fearless courage in tact.Their | | | | * "Having a Boxer is like having another |
| high prey drive (some owners called it play | | | | human in a dog body with you. You can talk to |
| drive) needs proper outlets or they could get | | | | Boxers and they would understand. They |
| destructive as house pets, and tend to fight | | | | demonstrate feelings just like human does. If |
| among themselves especially if the other | | | | they are loved, they will love and protect |
| family Boxers are of the same sex. The | | | | you."* "Boxers are the most loyal companions. |
| female, it seems, is often more aggressive | | | | My Boxers bring me up when I am down. They |
| than the male.Keeping Boxers busy is the best | | | | are the canine clowns of the dog world. They |
| way to keep them out of trouble! Tire them | | | | are the only dogs for me."* "They are a gift! |