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Boxer breed7/16/2023 We have been actively showing in conformation now for nearly 8 years and have loved every minute. Raising young children and showing dogs aren't the easiest combination so I continued to focus on more research within the breed. Showing, working, and training was always my dream as a child. 13+ years ago we welcomed our first boxer into our home when our youngest Logan was not quite 2. The lack of reputable boxer breeders to mentor under was alarming. I stopped and greeted every boxer I ran across, asked a million questions, spent countless hours reading books and online, enjoyed playing with numerous boxers, and visited a breeder.I knew I had a few years before we would be ready for a new addition but I wanted to make sure we were prepared and making the right decision for our family. Number one on my list was "are they good with children".considering we had just began having a family of our own. From that moment I began to research the breed and find out all of the information that I could. My love for the breed started roughly 24 years ago when I saw the most beautiful boxer, a flashy fawn. Cheeks powerfully developed, never bulging.The Boxer breed is so easy to fall in love with.they are the biggest clowns, extremely devoted to family, have the warmest hearts, and by far the most stunning breed i have ever laid eyes on. Tip of nose set slightly higher than root of muzzle. Nose broad, black, slightly turned up, wide nostrils with well-defined line between. Length of muzzle measured from tip of nose to inside corner of eye is one-third length of head measured from tip of nose to occiput. Boxer Breed Standards The Kennel Club Boxer Last updated April 2010 A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. However, the Boxer is a clown at heart. Distinct stop, bridge of nose never forced back into forehead, nor should it be downfaced. The Boxer is an impressive looking breed whose muscular physique communicates both strength and power. Top of skull slightly arched, not rounded, nor too flat and broad. Lower jaw never to obscure front of upper lip, neither should teeth nor tongue be visible when mouth closed. Lower edge of upper lip rests on edge of lower lip, so that chin is clearly perceptible when viewed from front or side. ![]() Muzzle shape completed by upper lips, thick and well padded, supported by well-separated canine teeth of lower jaw. Upper jaw broad where attached to skull, tapering very slightly to front. Lower jaw undershot, curving slightly upward. Dark mask confined to muzzle, distinctly contrasting with colour of head, even when white is present. Creases present from root of nose running down sides of muzzle. It usually results in memorable car rides. They have a sharp jawline and lengthy jowls. They possess a short but broader skull, muzzles of squared, droopy eyes, and naturally stagger ears. Skull cleanly covered, showing no wrinkle, except when alerted. Boxer dogs have short hair and square jaws with strong and muscular bodies. ![]() Balance of skull and muzzle essential, with muzzle never appearing small, viewed from any angle. Muzzle broad, deep and powerful, never narrow, pointed, short or shallow. Skull lean without exaggerated cheek muscles. Head imparts its unique individual stamp and is in proportion to body, appearing neither light nor too heavy.
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