Boxer Dog History, Form and Function, and Livability and Lovability

The origins of the Boxer dog date back to the Assyrian war dogs of 2,500 BC and breeding ingenuity has kept the Boxer breed a relevant dog for hunting the Big 3 - Bear, Bison and Boar.  The modern evolution and stabilizing of the Boxer breed occurred in Germany through the "von Dom" kennel, around the time of WW1 and WW2; Friederun von Miran Stockmann transitioned the Boxer from a big game hunter to a small game holder.  Interestingly, the Boxer's eyes are straight to focus on their prey, and the overbite isn't a breeding flaw - it is designed to hold prey, not kill.  And Boxer's will weigh between 55 and 75 pounds.  If you're considering a Boxer - they're usually ready in 8 weeks, but if you desire a show puppy...