10 Biggest Boxer Dog Myths Debunked

Introduction

Boxers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. The Boxer is a powerful and independent breed that can be stubborn at times, but with proper training, you’ll have a friend for life. People often think boxers are aggressive because of their appearance, however it’s important to remember these dogs were originally bred for fighting!

Boxers are a ‘bully’ dog breed

Boxers are not a ‘bully’ dog breed. The term ‘bully’ is used to describe any dog that is aggressive or has a tendency to be aggressive. In fact, there’s no such thing as a bully breed—any dog can become aggressive if they are mistreated or trained improperly.

The Boxer was originally bred to hunt boar and has been around for hundreds of years in Germany where it was used by farmers and gamekeepers to protect livestock from predators like wolves and other fierce animals like wild boar. The Boxer will always protect his family members with great bravery!

Boxers are very playful dogs but can also be protective when needed; however, most boxers love people and get along well with children (if raised with them).

Boxers have a tendency to be aggressive

Boxers are not aggressive dogs. They are actually often very friendly and affectionate. Boxers were bred to be good with children, so they tend to get along well with kids—as long as you train them properly. They can also be trained to be great with other pets, such as cats and smaller dogs.

Boxers are bad with children

Boxers are not a good choice for families with young children. Boxers generally do not tolerate the rough play of children, and they may struggle to maintain proper behavior around them. The problem often lies with how the boxer is raised, but it could also be that you have an overly active or aggressive dog on your hands!

If you already own a boxer, it’s important to keep in mind that there was probably another reason why your dog wasn’t good with toddlers—perhaps he was abused as a puppy? This can cause an innate fear of little kids, which isn’t easily fixed. But if you’ve got one who’s been well-treated from day one and has shown no signs of aggression toward small children (or anyone), then maybe this is all just an unfortunate coincidence! In any case: If you’re thinking about getting a new pup and want him/her to be good with small kids (or even older ones), we suggest looking into either Golden Retrievers or Dalmatians.

Boxers are not a smart dog breed

You may think that boxers aren’t the most intelligent dog breed, but they actually are! The truth is that boxers are very smart dogs. They can be trained to do some simple commands and tricks, and they also learn new things quickly.

So if you want a dog who will listen to you and keep your house tidy, a boxer might be the perfect choice for you!

Boxers do not shed

You should know that Boxers are a low-maintenance dog breed. They have a short coat and don’t shed much, so you won’t have to worry about having long hair all over the house. This is good news for those of us who can’t be bothered with vacuuming every day (or sometimes even every week).

While there are many myths about boxers, this one is true: Boxers are hypoallergenic. The reason why they’re considered hypoallergenic is because they don’t shed as much as other breeds do. Their thick undercoat traps dirt and dead skin cells instead of releasing them into the air, keeping pollen and dander away from sensitive noses like yours!

Boxers need lots of space.

Contrary to popular belief, boxers are not a big dog. They’re actually one of the smallest breeds in the group. However, they do need exercise and space to move around. So if you live in an apartment with no yard or on a small lot without room for walks, this is not the breed for you! Boxers do best when they have access to a fenced-in yard and daily walks around the neighborhood or even just around your own block.

Boxers are a great guard dog.

To be clear: Boxers are not guard dogs. They will not protect your home or your family from intruders because they are simply not built for that purpose.

Does it sound like a boxers would make a good watch dog? Maybe! But don’t get your hopes up—they’re also not great watchdogs either. A boxer’s bark is too high and soft to be effective at scaring off intruders or alerting you when someone comes in the house, so don’t expect one of these pups to act as an alarm system.

They can be difficult to train.

It’s a common misconception that boxers are difficult to train because they’re stubborn. The truth is that boxers are actually intelligent dogs and can be trained easily, but it does take time and patience to do so. Boxers need a strong leader who will give them boundaries, or else they will not stop doing what they want until the leader gives up and lets them have their way.

Boxer puppies love learning new things, though! If you begin training your boxer pup at an early age, it will help with housebreaking and general obedience as well as other skills later on in life such as agility or tracking competitions (but even if you don’t have plans for these activities with your dog yet).

You should never take a boxer for a jog.

  • You should never take a boxer for a jog. Boxers are not built for jogging, and they’re not built to run long distances at high speeds. Their short legs make them build up heat quickly, while their body type makes it difficult to cool them down again once they get overheated.
  • They need exercise but that doesn’t have to mean running-around in circles all day long – it can also mean playing with toys or other dogs outside (or even inside for some owners!), swimming in the pool (or taking baths), chasing balls if you have one of those fetch-thingies that go back and forth across the floor, going on walks together with your owner – anything where you get some fresh air and move around without doing too much at once!

They’re not good around cats or other pets at home.

  • Boxers are not good around cats.
  • Boxers are not good around other dogs.
  • Boxers are not good around small animals like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits.

The real truth about the boxer dog, there’s nothing to fear!

So, what is the real truth about boxers?

  • Boxers are a great family dog.
  • Boxers are not aggressive! In fact, they are one of the friendliest and most outgoing dogs out there! They love humans and other animals alike, so you don’t have to worry about them being aggressive towards your kids or other pets in your home.
  • You will want to give your boxer plenty of exercise if he/she is going to live inside with you full time as this breed does need daily walks or play sessions outside where they can run around and burn off some energy before coming back inside for bedtime snuggles with their human family members!
  • A Boxer does NOT make a good guard dog due to its friendly nature so don’t expect one for that purpose–they might even try and befriend any intruder trying to break into your house instead!

Conclusion

So, there you have it: the truth about boxers. They are loyal, fun-loving dogs with a huge capacity for love and devotion. They’re also exceedingly intelligent and trainable—if you put in the time and effort! And if you want to get more out of your boxer’s training experience, don’t hesitate to call on some professional help from one of our certified trainers. We all know how much work goes into raising kids (especially as they get older), so why not let us handle some of those responsibilities while we teach your pup how to behave? It may sound like an impossible task when looking at the big picture of things but trust us when we say it isn’t! If we can help make that process easier for families all over the country why wouldn’t want us do our part by offering services such as home visits where everything needed for training sessions is done right in front of your eyes?

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