My husband and I got a female brindle boxer before we got married. She is truly a great dog. My father had two boxers and they were wonderful too- that is why we got Sasha. The puppy stage was kind of chaotic- she was very curious and chewed a lot of things she wasn't suppose to, but that all stopped at about 9 months. She has always been active and she has always loved kids, cats, and other dogs. We had her spayed at six months of age. My husband works night now and I am so grateful to have her as a companion because she looks tough (she is very lean and muscular), is protective, but is so sweet. I wouldn't trade her for anything, in fact my husband and I are looking to get another boxer. These are just great family dogs.

Pros: Compassionate, Loves everyone, Looks tough, protective

Cons: Various potential health problems

I love the Boxer breed. They are playful and full of energy. They are very smart dogs and can be trained. Owner needs to be be dominate.

Pros: Loving, Energetic, Playful, easily trained

Cons: Gas-smelly

I just got a Boxer sevin months ago and would never take another dog. Rocky is the best dog anyone could ask for and I highly recomend this breed to anyone searching for a great family pet.

Pros: Loving, Gentle, Great with Kids

Cons: Gas

we love are 21/2 year old female boxer, maddie.she is the most loving dog ever so easy going great with kids and are one year old west highland terrier who is her best friend,wouldn`t change her for the world. also great to dress her up she will let you get away with anything.

Pros: loving, playfull,devoted,bloody gorgeous.

Cons: smelly bottom

We have a 13 week old red male boxer puppy. He has been a wonderful addition to our little family and fills our lives with joy everyday. He's great with kids and loves the beach, what more could we have asked for!!

Pros: devoted, playful, energetic, sociable and loyal

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I've always loved the boxer breed and currently have a white female boxer. We were very lucky that she has no health problems and is very loving and loyal. A little under two weeks ago we lost our 9/12 year old male boxer X kelpie Flynn. Although he wasn't a pure bred he certainly held most of the boxer traits in looks and energy. Most of all he was the most loyal dog i have ever owened. My boyfriend, parents and I were all hit when he died suddenly and it's like we've lost a family member. I just want to say that although there are many great breeds out there Boxers will forever hold a place in my heart, and for anyone who's looking they will make a great addition to your family. RIP Flynn xxoo

Pros: wonderful loving breed, extremley loyal.

Cons: sometimes a little too much energy ;P

I have had 4 boxers in the course of my life, and I have never wanted to try any other breed. I have had boxers from breeders and from rescues, and they have all been awesome dogs. All have been easily housebroken, have been super loyal and trainable. They are great family dogs, all of mine are super with kids. As roudy as they can be sometimes, they are very sensitive with kids, and seem to instinctively know how gentle they need to be with the young ones, and display a sense of awareness on the level of play with each child individually. All of my kids can be playing with my dogs at the same time, and they will "box" much gentler with my smallest than they will my biggest. These dogs are great guard dogs, in the sense that they have wonderful instincts on a strangers intentions. Some people they greet very friendly, others they can be very cautious with. You do not need to train these dogs in protection, it is a great instinct they have. All of mine have stepped up at one time or another against someone who intended my family or property harm, and subdued the individual without going overboard. One caution I do offer is do not discipline your children in front of your boxer, they will take the childs side over the adults every time! AWESOME DOGS, would recommend to everyone except maybe those who do not have the time or energy to exercise them. If you do not "wear them down" every day, they'll find something to do on their own!

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I Have A 1 year old female boxer she is the best thing in the whole world that ever happening to me she is so kind and loveable i recently had a sad time in my life my dog used to cry with me as i Cried she Is So Quiet , Is Very Nervous Dog Dough But Never Lets Anyone into the house unless i'm in the same room I Would Recomend These Dogs To Anyone looking for a companion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros: Loyal Dog

Cons: Stupid Sometimes Ha

I am a stay at home Mom of three children. 7 months, 2 and 4 yrs old. I grew up with boxers and have always adored them. Our family has a 7 month old female boxer. She is the best dog we've ever owned. She loves our children and has shown herself to be very protective of them. She even seems to be on high alert when my husband isn't home. She lays on the floor and allows the kids to climb all over her. She is truly a very special girl, and in my experience a very typical boxer.

Pros: If you're up for the challenge, they're an amazing breed. Excellent family pet and gaurdian.

Cons: They think that they're lap dogs! LOL

My boxer (Toston) passed away just two months ago. I never had a better more loving family member. He used to live with my mother and loved and protected her during all his life. Never unloyal, never false, never unwilling. Allways in synch with me, allways loving, allways protective, allways playfull. I you're looking for a family dog, a guardian, a play and soul mate, a family member there will be no better option.

Pros: Loving, Loyal, Protective, Best Family Member

Cons: Lifespan is too litle it should be 100 years

We have 2 male Boxers in our home (Cooper and Blitz). Both are great with our 4 children (4, 2, and 2 newborns). They are absolutely hilarious, having facial expressions like a human and are always clowning around trying to get your attentiong. They are instinctively gentler and less rowdy when around the kids too. They are very sensitive to the raising of your voice, and therefore, no physical reprimand is needed when they start acting a little too wreckless during play time. I have never had either of them 'potty' in the house, unless they were left at home for a good lenth of time, and even in that case it was right in front of the back door where we let them out. This is surprising considering that they are both males and neither are nuetered. We love this breed and will never consider another. They are truly members of the family, and not viewed as just a family pet. Highly recommended to all dog lovers.

Pros: Loyal, virtually barkless, easy to house train

Cons: Even in adulthood, try to be lap dogs and sleep with you. If left alone, they tend to get destructive while an adolescent

Boxers are the best dogs ever. Not only are they great companions, but they are great family dogs. They are great with kids which is plus for most families. Because they are so energetic and require lots of exercise and attention, I recommend them to those who are willing to exercise them. I have to female boxers and they are best dogs ever, I would not trade them for any other dog.

Pros: Loyal, Good Looking, Energetic, Great with People, Great with Children.

Cons: Sometimes they get too hyper!

I have to say I love my boxer! I have never owned a boxer until I got her.Now I wouldn't trade her for the world she is just like my child.Almost like a two year old everything goes in her mouth.It's so funny though It's like one day she is this tiny puppy and the next day she is a BIG baby she has grown up so fast.She loves to sleep on her back paws in the air. If one one minute she thinks I'm leaving she is waiting at the car door ready to go.She LOVES my 11 year old and follows her everywhere and can find her anywhere we play hide and seek with her outside and she finds my daughter everytime she puts her nose to the ground and it's all over but it's fun to watch.Logan loves water you can get the waterhose and she is your best friend.We will play with her in the floor and she plays rough with me but will only lick my daughter. I couldn't ask for a better dog she so smart and learns fast.She knows my soft spots and when she beggs it melts my heart she will lay her chin in my hand or on my leg when she wants something and her lips just spead out.Well I could go on and on so I'll say this Boxers are GREAT and need lots of love and attention but also reward you with there love and affection that melts your heart and that to me is priceless

Pros: My boxer is,very loving, playful, protective,energetic and great with kids

Cons: A very smooth theif (SNEAKY)

We will always have Boxers in the family. My husband grew up with them, and we got Truman, a flashy fawn, when we were newlyweds. He was honestly the best dog I have ever had. He was an absolute card with the greatest personality. He was so great with the kids-very playful, very protective and also very patient. He was ridden like a horse, a participant in "shows" and dressed up in tutus. Even when he was suffering from bone cancer, he let my youngest lay on him in his bed. He got along well with a dalmation that we rescued and was treated like a rockstar by us, the vet, strangers...a damn good dog. It broke my heart to put him down over the summer of 2008. He had aggressive bone cancer, something that you see in larger dogs. My poor husband, who was in Iraq, came the closest he has ever come to crying when he learned that his boy was too sick to stay with us. Truman was stoic even with cancer. He remained on "high alert" until the last few days. We are waiting on the litter of Boxer puppies to arrive (today) and should have a new Boxer baby by Thanksgiving.

Pros: See review.

Cons: The only con would be their propensity for health issues. Because they are such fantastic dogs, a shorter life span is difficult.

I have had my male boxer for 3 1/2 years, he is 4. They have been the funniest 3 years. Boxers are great entertainment. They also are so sweet. When my 78 year old grandmother is around he is the calmest dog you would ever see. When my friends kids are around they are the best of friends, they are the same age. But Max is just a big goofball most of the time. I tell everyone that tells me they are looking for a dog to get a boxer

Pros: Great Dogs

Cons: Not Cat Friendly

we lucked up with our boxer. We rescued her after hurricane Ike. She is a great addition to our family. She gets along great with our 2 other dogs and our 2 sons. She was very unhealthy when we rescued her but I am proud to say she is very healthy now and happy in her new home.

Pros: very good with kids!

Cons: sometimes to playful

I can only say that my first boxer built my caracter as we grew up together, but he past away 3 years ago.Now I decided that me and my wife should finally get a nother one and we are very happy about it. All I can say that boxers are very brave and devoted dogs always ready to protect you from anything even from sadness.In most difficult times they are cold minded and funny,I remember, (since I'm from Serbia) when NATO was bombing us, every night we had air raid sirens but for my Rocky those sirens did not ment bombs, they ment: Hurayyyyyyyy we are going out!!! LOL.So the sirens became a laughing matter for us thanks to him.Now things are very diferent and I hope we will enjoy with our new family member only in peace.

Pros: The best breed ever,very funny.

Cons: Trust me once you get that dog you're gonn'a forget all the cons!

we have 2 boxers. the oldest is 12 yrs old and the other is 4 yrs old. they are the best pets ever. easy to train, and very loving and playful with our children which are 13 and 9 yrs old. i would reccomend them to any one with a family

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i have 3 boxers (1 male and 2 females) and i absolutly love them! they always want to play and be close to me. they wrestle and play soccer constantly! i have a pretty big back yard and they run in circles and it and have races. it's the funniest thing to watch. then in the house they love to lay on my bed in won big pile and drool and snore (although i have to admit the drooling part of it can be pretty bad). i wouldn't trade them for anything in the world!!!!

Pros: they are loving and loyal and very playful!

Cons: they have the worst gas out of any animal i have ever known!!!

My female boxer Punchy is 9 yrs old and she has been the VERY best dog ever! We also have a 13 yr old male Dalamation and their behavior is like night and day! She is good and he is bad! Boxers are great with kids. When my daughter was younger she would hug her (she still does), lay on her and Punchy would do nothing but smother her with big kisses! Very easy to train..I highly recommend a boxer! It's the only breed I will ever have again and again!

Pros: They will always be your best friend!

Cons: NONE!

i am a 12 year old girl and i just love buster.he is almost 4 i love so but he jumps on everyone. How do i get him to stop jumping on my family? my little cous. hate it when they jump. they just get so scared when they see him

Pros: loveable

Cons: jumping

I do want to say really quick to the review before me, about the jumping up on people. I've had that problem too. One thing is go to the Dog Whisperer website, that has helped me a lot. Another thing I've done is anytime a dog jumps on me, I put my knee up. Not too hard or anything, just enough to block them. That being said, Boxers are the only breed I will ever have. I have two, Duke, 2 yrs old, and Daisy, 8 yrs old. I can't say enough about them. The most loving, playful, half human dogs that I've ever known, lol. When I had to have my first 2 put to sleep due to cancer within a few months of each other, Daisy had a really hard time. Stopped eating and got really depressed. We got Duke soon after and it was like he brought Daisy back to life. She is now very healthy and acts like she's a puppy again, lol. I do have to say that if your boxer is used to having other dogs in the family, they will always need that. Lastly I want to give my condolences to the people who have had to go through losing their boxer. I know how hard that is, because they truly become a part of the family. My boxers now, they make me laugh every day, and they love unconditionally. I can only hope us boxer moms and dads give them the same love and life that they give us. So if you couldn't tell from all that, lol, I most certainly recommend this breed to everyone who wants a dog to love and take care of!!

Pros: Great family dogs, loving, playful, and they love making you laugh!

Cons: Too short a life span, prone to health issues, sometimes have a tendency to jump.

We have 2 boxers Marla and Daisy. They are sisters from different litters. Daisy is 5 and was hit by a car (before I got here( when she was a puppy. She recovered just fine. Sometimes she doesn't use here leg that was broken. She has the worst gas Ive ever smelled! Daisy is my shadow, always by my side or on my lap. Marla is 4 and has had some health issues last year. She has drop leg or thats what the the U of Minnesota vet said. We had to work with her for weeks before she could walk ok enough to go to the bathroom by herself. She still has issues with walking far and itching herself. She is very protective of our home. If anyone is concedering a Boxer I would say DO IT! Even with there health issues they are worth the love, caring, and loyalty you will get from your boxer. Ive owned many different breeds and the Boxer by far is the best I have ever come across!

Pros: loyalty, loving, playful, human like expressions.

Cons: Health issues

I have 2 boxers. One is a female and she is 6 and her name is Bellla. The other boxer is a male and he is 3 and his name is Rocky. Rocky is my best friend !! He gets confused and turns his head and gives u a funny look. He gets really playful and jumps up in the air and spins around in circles. I have another dog and he is vizsla named Chewy. I had a 12 year old boxer and his name was Chance but he did not to long ago. I look forward to seeing my dogs everyday when I come home !!

Pros: loyal,loving,playful,hilarious, human like expressions

Cons: There isnt any !!

Our boxer, Sheera = the princess of power (Masters of the Universe) is the best friend anyone could ever have! We have a dachsund female also, she is 5 and they get along great! We have had Sheera all her life, she has a bad leg that went through a window when she was 2, and she limps alot, but it does not stop her from jumping and playing every chance she gets! She is very playful and was trained really well. My husband spent 7 weeks training her, and people are always amazed how well behaved she is. I am so glad to see so many people love this breed, I would recommend this dog to anyone and everyone who wants a good loving friendly dog. People are scared of her bark, and I know she would protect me in an instant that I needed her to. I would love to breed her, but am afraid it would change her personality. She is definitely a lap dog, sleeps with us, and always wants our food LOL, she loves homegrown tomatoes, lettuce and broccoli alot! She loves ice cream and just about anything we eat lol...we love her to pieces!! Shes laying in my husbands lap as we speak, 70 lb baby !! She sleeps next to my side of the bed, and protects me but she is definitely a daddys girl. She is very smart and knows she can get away with things with me, but not with daddy. When he is at work, she will whine alot for him and drive me crazy but I love her alot and will put up with it lol. She is very healthy so far, and other than the injury on her leg, she is a fantastic dog, and people are always saying how gorgeous she is. I would not give her up for the world. We hope to have her for many years to come. Definitely the best breed ever!!

Pros: joy of our lives, funny, hours of entertainment

Cons: none

my dogs aew the boom they always are there when i need them. they go through the trouble i go through.that is y i love my dogs

Pros: my dogs aew the boom they always are there when i need them. they go through the trouble i go through.that is y i love my dogs

Cons: Matae and mojo

My fiance gave me our baby Maddy as a Christmas gift. She's two and half months old. We've only had her for a couple of weeks, but it seems like it's been forever. I couldn't imagine what are lives would be like without her. My fiance has always been around boxers and loves them to death. I now know why. She's the light of my life. She already knows to sit and goes outside to potty. Her breeders had her trained to use puppy pads, but not long after we brought her home, she wanted nothing to do with them. She's so funny now that all the snow has melted, she's not real sure on where she should go. Lol Now she's getting used to the grass. She gets a little mouthy when she's told "NO". She knows that word too. I wouldn't trade her for anything. She loves my two kids and gets upset and whines when they have to go to school. Getting her was the best decision ever. She definitely keeps us on our toes.

Pros: Always happy to see you. Very affectionate.

Cons: It doesn't matter.

Never before have I been in so much Love, than when I met my Boxer for the first time. Boxers are great with children, great watch dogs, loyal, playful, and each and every one I have met have had such a sence of humor it is unbeleaveable.. Our dogs love to ride in the car, dig holes, sleep in bed with us, go to DQ, eat small plants outside, go to the bank, or anywere someone will make a fuss over them.. We love to take them to town gatherings, fairs, carnivals, and they like to visit with Mommy and Daddy when they are at work. But before you adopt a Boxer, make sure you know what you are doing, they are a life long friend and can be over barring if you do NOT know what you are doing.... You could end up with a brat for a Dog, figure a 70 pound unruley dog jumping, running around and bouncing off you. Use a firm voice, with NO hand, tons of GOOD DOG! Loads of play things, and a truck load of treats.....

Pros: I have never been so much in LOVE with a Dog before in my life....

Cons: Boxer's are addictive, One leads to Two or more.

I love my boxer very much. She is like a substitute daughter to me. She is the funniest most loving dog I have ever had. I am so glad I decided to get her. I hope to have her for long years to come. BTW her name is Sushi.

Pros: EVERYTHING

Cons: Gassy. Can really stink you out when laying next to you.

we bought 'prithvi' our red male boxer when he is just seven days old, we never owned a dog till then, friends i can't tell you how much happiness and joy he bought into our lives, he was wonderfull, can understand our moods and feelings soooo much that we feel surprised at his intelligence, he was very close to my mother, he used to be with her always and was her favourite child and our loving sibling.world was lost for us when he died at the age of 14.

Pros: unconditional love, caring, playing, loving,expressive, naughty, wonderfull, Awesomeeeeeeeeeeee

Cons: Nothing, they are wonderfulllllllllllllllll

Our Boxer girl is 7yrs old and still as happy and playful as the day we got her. She's alert and protective without being a bully. We got her a kitten 3yrs ago, she smothered that kitten with motherly love and protection, they are the very best of friends to this day.

Pros: patient, tolerant and loving of small children, a happy, smart dog, that loves to play so much she'll even play with the cat!! In fact I'm pretty sure our Boxer thinks the cat is her brother! Love, Love, Love our boxer!!

Cons: She thinks she's a lap dog. Farts a little more than most. (but is so worth the cons). People are generally concerned about her because she has that bully look, but once they are introduce they lare normally surprised what a gental dog Boxers are.

I have a 5 month old Boxer buddy named BRODY. He is absolutely AWESOME and weighs in at just over 30 pounds, he's a big boy! his best friend other than ME :) is my 4 pound male Chihuahua. I take him everywhere that I can, he is such a good boy and loves new adventures, we just returned from a week at the beach, that was both funny and hilarious! he learned to dig, eat the sand and bury his face!! He is a definite joy and keep me entertained daily. I wish I had the room for more. The Boxer breed is more than positive words could describe!

Pros: Loving, Playful, Loyal, SMART, peronality galore, expressive

Cons: I can't take him everywhere I go, lifespan needs to be LONGER

we have three boxers. they are females. one white, one fawn, one flashy fawn. agood family friend gave them to us after he retired. we were the only ones he trusted to watch them besides one other person they make us laugh everyday.

Pros: lovable,sweet,smart,loyal

Cons: hiper,stubborn

I just lost Rocky my boxer of 8 yrs to cancer almost a week ago. I had the best 8 yrs of my life with him. He was friendly, loyal, devoted, and always made me smile. I have 2 other dogs a german sheppard and a choc lab. Although they are loved they are nothing compared to my boxer. He followed me everywhere, was my lap dog and my sleeping buddy. He was great with kids. I could go on forever, I TRULY RECOMMEND BOXERS, they may have a shorter life span but the time you have with them you will cherish. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ROCKY!

Pros: best companion ever

Cons: health problems

We got our first boxer about a month ago. Tatu is almost 12 weeks. we have been so pleased with him. he has settled in with all of the other family members (rotties, great dane cross, german shepherds, cats, horses and 5 grandkids). he is such a clown, loves spending time with the kiddos, and is very laid back. our son and family were so impressed with him that they got their new baby girl, Mesha, last night.. and, the adventures begin!!

Pros: Smart, quick, easy to love, easy to train

Cons: great at 'silent but deadlies', sneaky

Have owned a boxer (RIP Jenny xx) and would not consider owning another breed because they are so loveable (have owned many breeds)

Pros: Personality, high energy, lots of fun, great family pet...also very protective and makes a great guard dog

Cons: Needs some training in order to control high energy and learn discipline.

Our boxer Bodee (Miss Bodacious) is 2 and a half yrs old and we love her to bits. When I was really sick 6 months ago she was so caring and concerned about what was wrong with me. At times Bodee is so smart and does exactly as she is told and other times she looks like a dumb blonde. She absolutely adores my husband and begs to be taken down to the paddocks to see the horse and have a run around. She looks like an antelope leaping through the grass. She loves to get up on her hind legs and "box" with my husband but will suddenly stop just to give him a kiss. The only issue we have was with the breeder, we didn't realise until after we got her that she was only 5 weeks old, far too young to leave her mum. Luckily it had no long term affect on her.

Pros: Loyal, loving, smart

Cons: Becoming a bit of a whiner.

We have a 5 year old Daisy, and are just getting a 7 month old. Boxers all seem to have the same traits: silliness, great intelligence, and a strong need for human companions. Our dog knows at least 20 words; she cocks her head & listens so hard to what she's hearing. Dancing around in a kidney bean shape, and racing around the yard in circles seem to be common to them all as well. We couldn't be happier with ours.

Pros: Smart, sweet, affectionate, loyal.

Cons: Gas!

Me and my girlfriend got our very first BOXER as a birthday gift from my dad. Little did we know she was a little terrorist but we love her very much she is so loyal and smart she loves my nieces and nephews very much. i don't think i want to own any other breed now that i have been introduced to my boxer she is 5 months and learning very quickly she was house broken at 2 and a half months and i just want everybody to know that boxers are very good dogs and i wouldnt choose any other dog. me and my g/f couldnt be happier with our dog

Pros: good with kids, loveable, smart, very intergetic

Cons: gets into everything, Silent but violents, chews on everything, very clumsy

This dog is the love of our life. I used to be a cat lover but now one of my step-sons is very allergic to cats so we decided on a boxer. I can't even explain how much I love him. And so do the men in the house. Ray actually boxes with my step-sons, jogs and wrestles with them. We take him everywhere and he is always the center attraction. He is soooo gentle but yet has a great bark and would scare anyone away who did not know him. He is sooo smart and we have taught him many tricks (he learns very fast) including high fives and gives big sloppy kisses. He will be 2 years old July 7th and we wish he would live to be 102. We are looking for another for a companion for him. He even taps on the door when he needs to go out. Love, love, love!!!!!!

Pros: Everything about him

Cons: Nothing - we love everything out him. His bad habbits are funny to us and make him unique.

I love my Dodger! When our friends boxer snuck into the neighbors yard who also had a boxer and became pregnant I absolutely didn't want one. My husband convinced me that we should. When the mother dog had her puppies I was over there within the hour picking out the one I wanted and he stole my heart! They are the cutest puppies. I would go over there almost every day to see their progress and cuddle with my little fella. When we finally got to take him home I couldn't have been happier. He is energetic whenever he gets a chance and realizes when it is time to be lazy too. We did have to break him of sleeping with us though because he loves being next to warm bodies, but fastly outgrew sleeping between us! He loves giving kisses and playing with my nephew who is about the same size. They can wrestle for hours! I don't know if I can get another breed after having this fun big baby!

Pros: Loving, Semi-Protective, Loves Kids,

Cons: eye boogers

Reading these reviews its obvious we all love our boxers. For many they're great family pets and companions but my boxer DeNiro is truly the best friend I've ever had, he's so caring, hilariously funny, sensitive, cheeky, goofy and so lovable. From the minute I got him I knew we were going to be friends for life, we spend every possible minute together. He absolutely loves the beach, so always have to be careful not to mention the 'B' word until we were almost there otherwise he barks and barks with excitment and if he could jump through the roof of the car to get out there and then he probably would. He's such a character, everyone in my neighbourhood knows him, he's ran onto a pitch before and stole the ball in the middle of a game, sometimes he thinks he's a sheepdog and tries to help my dad and the real sheepdog. Other times he thinks he's a sheep! He went through a phase of totally refusing to eat his food unless it had HP sauce on it. He's just so funny. Unfortunately due to ill health, 2 years ago DeNiro died. I still cry for him even now. There'll never be another like him, he's so special to me. I do however like to remember all the good times we had, honestly I could write a book on him, but words dont even come close to describing how much I love him. DeNiro was, is and always will be my best friend!

Pros: everything above plus so much more

Cons: when you have a friend like DeNiro there are no cons

I lost my first boxer to Boxer Cardiomyopathy (heart disease) and that was very hard. He held on for seven months after them expecting him to survive only two months. We had at that time a BIG brindle boxer, he weighs in at 102. Our vet says he is no overweight, he stays on Nutro Light, but his chest is huge! After the older boxer Tequila passed away, I adopted a rescue female fawn Bella. I do believe she is part terrier! She is so precious and eased the sorrow throughout the family. I agree with so many of the review I read, they have many health issues, but I still cannot see me EVER with another breed. I have had two back surgeries, and I would still never be able to trade this HAPPY, LOVING, and SILLY animal breed for another.

Pros: Happy! They are always so HAPPY!

Cons: i say NONE, except their short life span . . . . My husband would list a few

Buddy was born janurary 3, 2007. He was just the cutest thing ever. He always sleeps in my bed I usually sleep on the floor cause he likes to sleep in the middle on top of my blanket. I call him my fatty cause when he sits he has rolls but it's just extra skin=) he loves parties or whenever a lot of people are around. He sleeps during the day and is wide awke at night. He loves to sleep in the sun. And he cries a lot for nothing LOL he needs a lot of attention. Youncant say WALK by him or he will freak out jump and stuff ... You can tell he likes walks=) and we just got another puppy STEVIE we didn't name him the recue we got him from did lol,they are best friends and they can't seperate or they go CRAZY .... And if you boxer is very hyper try nootering him is that how you spell it oh well=) he is soo calm a. Well I guess that's a part of nuddys life. I LOVE BOXERS=)

Pros: He's my best friend...I don't know what I would do without him.he's such a lover,playful, and cute=)

Cons: He loves to sit on my lap and when he eats the food gets stuck on he lips...but I love him

I've had a boxer since I was born...I'm 23 now. I just got a new boxer puppy. My poor Ruben died June last year from an accute attack of pancreatitis, it broke my heart and my yorkie was lost without him, he grieved for months and months, he's so happy now that he has a new buddy with the new pup! Boxers are so loyal, they would give up their life for you if necessary. When I was 2/3 yrs old I used to ride my then boxer Rocky around on his back while holding onto his ears..and boy did he make sure I was safe up there, never did he complain when his little cheeks or ears were pulled by small hands or if I would jump up on his back...he loved us kids with a passion and we knew it. He died from stomach problems when he was 9yrs old. I adore dogs and would appreciate any breed/mixed breed/mongrel! but I will always have a boxer.. therefore I wil always have a loyal companion. One of my dogs was a boxer crossed with a bull mastiff and he was an angel in all respects and looked just like a pure-bred boxer his dead give-away was his habit of lying with his hind legs fully streached out like a doublejointed wonder (a trait of mastiffs!) and his hyper muscular body.. dispite his manly appearance he had the personality of a true gentleman and liked nothing better than a cuddle on the couch and to sleep with as much of his large body that could fit on our laps :) Beautiful breed, inside and out.

Pros: Loyal, funny, beautiful, easy to understand- they can almost talk to you with their expressions once you really get to know them!, great with children, so loving I could go on..

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I am the proud owner of a 5 month old boxer pup. I have only owned him for a month and a half, so far so good. I am having a potty training issue with him. But it is VERY TRUE when the description on the top of the page says a boxer need to have a tough leader. Not to be confused with abusive by no means. Only after a few weeks of training my boxer listens very well. In one day had him sitting just by pointing towards the ground. He follows me every where I go in the house or in the yard and just sits at my feet. The breed is full of energy but that has not been a problem due to plenty of toys and a big yard. To end, the gas problem can be controlled with a strict diet. But I am having trouble keeping him on a diet cause he loves to eat whatever I eat. But again a controlled diet will help greatly with the gas.

Pros: Loving, protective, high energy when play time, mellow and loving when it is time to calm down.

Cons: After coming inside from playing, Gunner gets a drink of water and turns the tile floor into a mud pit with his drool.. LOL

My sister and I were raised with Boxers just like our dad was. This is the GREATEST breed. We have always said we would NEVER own another breed. She now owns a 1 year old white female and I own a 11 month old reverse sealed brindle male. When my husband and I agreed on getting our puppy-dog, I could tell he wasnt that into it. He kept telling me their just to big and hyper. Today you could not tell that he was against getting him. When ever he talks about Brutus its nothing but how good this dog is.The Boxer is now his # 1 breed. I mean just a great dog, our 3 children just adore this dog and he adores them. He takes turns sleeping with all of them. I know they are in great paws with this dog..

Pros: What's not to LOVE!

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