Boxers are very family-oriented and always love to be around people. Treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship, which is most notable trait of this breed.

The Boxer is happiest when it is with people. Its whole pelvis moves when a Boxer wags its tail in delight and exhilaration. It can adapt to any environment as long as it is with people.

They love being with their "families" and don't like to be alone. Include them in your gatherings when company is around.

They love to be your shadow. Boxers are intelligent and are quite capable of participating in many family adventures.

Boxer dogs are like humans and they need lots of love to feel like a part of family.

Accept them for what they are and give them time to show how loyal they could be. They are very sensitive animals so never hit them.

Boxers and Kids

An easier and more pleasant journey with your chosen Boxer starts with checking out parent dogs for unbecoming traits like aggression, hyperactive and extreme shyness.

This is easier to do when you get your Boxer from a reputable breeder or from a pet shop that get their animals only from known breeders.

Exercise prudence if you are getting your Boxer puppy from pet stores, which often get their supply from breeders of unknown reputation.

These "puppy mills" as they are called are not known to put much emphasis on quality and health of pups they are producing.

Reputable breeders would adhere to accepted standards for Boxers in terms of uniformity in breed, good health, temperament, size and color.

Reputable breeders would be able to show pedigree and registration papers and/or pictures of parent dogs that may reside somewhere else.

Professional breeders are also there to produce dog show champions or prospects.

Even if you are not looking to raise a show champion Boxer, known breeders can provide you with some "best buy" puppies because not all puppies in a litter are show prospect/champion materials.

But full litter would have had benefited from same proven bloodlines, nutrition and medical care. So you can choose from among good-looking brothers or sisters of potential champion for a bargain.