West Lancs Boxer Training Club 

WEST LANCS BOXER TRAINING CLUB

A boxer is assessed for all of it's points against the Kennel Club Breed Standard

About The Boxer Breed
The boxer (originally called the Bullenbeiser) was derived from two mastiff-type dogs used as hunting dogs in the 16th and 17th centuries in Germany. These dogs were used to hunt boar, bear and deer, as well as being used in the ring for bull-baiting when this became a 'sport'. In the 19th century these breeds were crossed with the Bulldog to create the immediate ancestors of today's Boxer. The breed has been very popular in Europe since the early 1900s, but the first Boxer to be registered with the Kennel Club in Britain was in 1933. Breed popularity was greatly increased in the UK after the Second World War (1945) when some of the soldiers returned home with knowledge of this wonderful breed they had encountered in Europe. 

You can add a lot to your knowledge of Boxers by absorbing the Breed Standard, although seemingly complex at first, the details accurately describe all aspects of this unique dog. The boxer is classed as a medium sized square-build dog under the Kennel Club's Working Breeds classification.  The boxer displays great nobility with strong bone and a well-developed muscular structure. Grooming care for this breed is easy as it has a short tight coat and the boxer is a fastidious creature that will clean itself.

He is self-assured, biddable and yet fearless in defence of his owners and family. The boxer is a lively, strong dog, loyal to those he knows and trusts, but mistrustful of strangers. Generally obedient, the boxer is friendly and exuberant at play, mischievous yet trustful, with a guarding instinct.

As the Boxer is an intelligent breed of dog he needs to be well trained to exercise control and to teach good manners. They are quick to learn good habits as well as the not-so-good ones! They need to know that their owner knows best, as they can be quite willful.

The average height of dogs, to the withers is 57-63cms, and weight is 30-32kgs. Bitches ideally stand at 53-59cms and weigh approximately 25-27kgs.

All top breeders and exhibitors continually practice with their dogs

A well presented boxer can make all the difference between a place or dismissal in the show ring


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Ringcraft training makes all the difference to presenting your dog to a show judge


The boxer is of square build, with strong bone and obvious well-developed muscles. The muzzle and the skull should be in proportion, a powerful muzzle, never small in comparison with the skull. They have an undershot jaw (that is the lower jaw protrudes moderately beyond the upper jaw and bends slightly upward). The eyes should be dark brown, showing a lively and intelligent expression. The rim of the eyes should be dark, fully pigmented, and not be showing any haw. The ears are set wide apart at the highest part of the skull and lying close to the cheek, they should have a crease when the dog is alert. The neck is muscular and strong, and it should have a distinct clean outline down to the withers. The chest should be deep, reaching down to the elbows, ribs well sprung and not barrel shaped. The back should be short, straight, and slightly sloping. The feet should be small and cat like with well-arched toes, the hind feet are slightly longer than the front. If docked, the tail should be set on high and carried upward. If undocked, again it should be set on high and carried gaily but not curled over the back. It should be of moderate thickness and in overall balance to the rest of the dog. The preferred colours for the show ring are shades of red through to fawn or brindle with or without white. Solid white (nor solid black) is not desirable for the show ring.


For those who prefer a more traditional explanation, we thought you may like to read The Boxer Legend

 

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All boxers are judged to the Kennel Club Breed Standard

 Boxer owners know that this is a very special breed, with a very special character.  Most of them will never settle for any other, once they have had a Boxer as part of their life.

 

 

 

West Lancs Boxer Training Club
Chairman:       John Hambleton     01695 422261
Secretary:       Joan Waterworth    01942 677432

 

Haydock Working Mens Club, Penny Lane, Haydock  WA11 0QR   
Training Nights (obedience and ring-craft) 7.30pm every Monday (except Bank Holidays)
Monthly match night 8pm on last Monday of each month


 

 

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