Some Boxer facts that might stump you
Boxers ought to be one of the most adored breeds in the dog universe. With their energetic and goofy demeanour, these four-legged friends have won over millions of humans. There are certain aspects that clearly separate the breed from the rest of its clan.
Some of these following facts might catch you off guard:
- Boxers are called so presumably owing to their natural tendency to stand on hind limbs and ‘box’ with their front paws
- Breed standards stipulate that their snouts should be half the length of their skull. This, along with their undershot jaw and strong jawline and teeth, enable Boxers to bite and hold on to their prey
- Boxers are not deemed fully mature until they turn three. So much so, the breed has one of the longest puppyhoods among dogs
- They had a major role to play in the World War I, after being enlisted in the military to serve as messenger dogs, attack dogs and guard dogs
- Boxers are more of an indoor breed because of their short snouts. Their facial structure makes it difficult to distribute heat in the summer, and their short fur isn’t suitable to keep them warm in winter weather. Ouch!
- While Boxers come in different colours, white ones are more likely to being born deaf and also get afflicted by skin conditions
- A black Boxer apparently is a myth, and only reverse brindle or a darkly colored brindle is popularly called as one such
- A Boxer is a proud world record holder for possessing the longest tongue – 17 inches (43 centimetres) long – in the world
