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Many people believe that boxers are fierce guard dogs that should not be allowed around small children, however, in actuality most boxers are very loving dogs that make an ideal family pet. Boxers tend to be very loyal to the family who owns them and at the same time are very gentle and fun-loving dogs that relish in the affection given to them. Like any other pet, the boxer may not be suitable for every family; it is very important that potential owners take the proper amount of time to match their type of lifestyle with the temperament of the dog they want to buy will need, this will help in terms of health and happiness.
Boxers are naturally playful dogs and will often get easily excited at the prospect of being petted or receiving any other type of affection. Despite their reputation, a boxer is not an overly aggressive dog breed. Boxers tend to love children and adults who can appreciate their intense energy level. Boxers do not need to get large amounts of exercise in order to be happy, but it is important you do not try to exercise the boxer in extreme heat because they do not tolerate high temperatures very well, instead doing best at an average room temperature.
A boxer is also a highly intelligent dog and is easily trained to learn a wide variety of tricks. Training goes a long way towards making your boxer a great family pet, and you can use training to curb some of the breeds excessive enthusiasm to prevent it from alarming or knocking down small children, when all the dog really wants to do is play. Their intelligence is also linked to the fact that a boxer is usually a highly affectionate breed as well, something that needs to be considered when training the dog to illustrate appropriate behavior. If left to its own devices, a boxer would simply be content to be a lap dog even when its reached its maximum size and weight.
When considering a boxer as your family pet, it is important that you bear in mind that a dog of this breed will be more than happy to reciprocate with more love and affection than you have to give. The boxer is a very loyal and loving dog, and it is important you do not pick a boxer and expect it to be an independent and threatening dog. Many boxers will be highly protective of their family around a stranger, they also expect their owners to shower them with affection and they want to be able to find someone willing to play with them when they are in the mood. As long as you and your family understand the importance that a boxer places on affection and are willing to give the dog all the love it needs, you should be able to find a boxer pup that will grow into a loving and loyal dog and be the perfect pet for your family.
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