You guys talk about boxer mannerisms and temperament. What IS a boxer mannerism and/or temperament? I don't know much about boxers.

Juan[/QUOTE]

Well Juan,

Let me start out by telling you that my dad always brought home Huskies and Wolf mixes...BEAUTIFUL dogs, but not as interactive. My wife first intro'ed me to boxers back in the mid 90s. She had a female named ZIMA...(yep after the beverage); she was a white one as well. The first thing that stuck out to me was how the LOYAL Boxer was....you give em all the love you got and they give it right back. I have never seen anything like it. They always have to be around you. In the office...under the desk...in the kitchen....he is in front of the sink.... boxers think that they are just like you, but walk on all four.

Now...I am talking about raising them from puppies from good breeder...what I mean by good is they are not matting sons and mothers or siblings, they go out and find studs and that sort. Anyway...most boxers all do this....stare outside all day....like 80 year old nosey men. Most of them love to play....my guy loves to power nap...play...power nap play....most Boxers are very trainable. All they need is consistency. Once they know where they stand in the pack order they very rarely challenge for the top.

My in-laws have a German Sheppard that is bonkers...out of control...I have a friend that is professional dog trainer and he says breed like Sheppard’s are tough to break because they form their own opinions on things. However, once trained they are outstanding, but if the guardian of the animal is not willing to take the time to help the dog reach that level it is unfair to everyone.

Boxers also like to use their paws to communicate. Especially at play…he rears up quite a bit, but not to people, not after he was trained anyway. The most important thing that I notice about the two Boxers that I have been with and other Boxer owners will tell you this. They are always in the same mood. They are the biggest babies. They love everyone unless someone give them a reason not to by acting in a threatening manner or such.

I am sure that most dog lovers will say that their best friend acts the same way, but there is just something about the Boxer that is unexplainable. I thought it was all b.s., but then I got one….I have the privilege of being Neo’s guardian…and because of him I will never have another breed. So if your thinking about one there are rescues and such. Do a google on Boxers...you will find some good stuff.

Oh yeah...he does not drool...not unless I am eating a steak in front of him.