| Ancestors / History |
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 Origin
"The Hunter", the boxer's background is found in feudal
Germany. There, a small, courageous hunting dog with mastiff
type head and undershot bite was used to secure a tenacious
hold namely on bull, bear, deer, bison and boar. For generations he was known as the Bullenbeisser or Bull Biter. The individual setting of the teeth, the broad muzzle and great strength and courage, made them most valuable for tackling and holding game until the arrival of the hunters to make the kill. In the old pictures, they are quickly distinguished from the other chase dogs by their extremely individual head characteristics, easily identified because of the scrupulous accuracy employed by the early artists. |
| In the 1880's this type was bred to a taller more elegant English import, often white in color, and the modern boxer was established being one of the few real pure breds. |
| The first boxer club was founded in Munich in 1896. The original standard was fundamentally the same as our standard of today. In 1914 the Boxer established himself as one of the great war dogs. His performances during the World War were outstanding. In 1925, the boxer was officially recognized as a police dog and began to take firm hold as a protege of the German public. |
| It was nearly 10 years later before America discovered the charm of his personality and his ability to wind himself around the heartstrings. Today he stands as one of our leading and still coming dogs. Children can maul him mercilessly and he dotes on it, yet he ranks among the greatest of protective dogs, seeming to sense serious situations with unerring accuracy. |
| This faculty is an ancient heritage from his direct ancestor, the European Mastiff which, from earliest history has acted in the capacity of guard and protector of Man. |
| He can run, jump, fight or frolic with the best of them. A vital dog, a great character, a magnificent friend. For the man, woman or child who wants an all-round dog, he has no equal. |
| The boxer has the faculty of warming his way into the good graces and the hearts of the entire household. He seems to offer something special to each person he meets, it's astonishing, but true. |
