Boxer

OM RASEN / ABOUT THE BREED

Boxers originated in Germany and were brought to the U.S. after World War I. The Boxer is described as a "hearing" guard dog, meaning they're alert and watchful. When they're not clowning for you, they're dignified and self-assured. Boxers are so loving that they often think they are lapdogs and try to lie as close to you as possible. With children, they're playful and patient. They aren't considered fully mature until they are three years old, meaning they have one of the longest puppyhoods in the world of dogs.