German Shepherd Boxer Mix
The German Shepherd Boxer Mix is a mixed Dog Breed between the German Shepherd and the Boxer. It is sometimes known as the Boxer and German Shepherd mix. This is going to be a good looking and intelligent dog.
While we really recommend that you acquire one through a rescue, we understand that some people might go through a breeder to get their German Shepherd mixed with Boxer puppy. That is, if they have any for sale. Always screen your breeders as much as possible to ensure that you are getting as high a quality dog as is possible.
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German Shepherd Boxer Mix History
Here is a brief history of both the Shepherd and the Boxer. Being that this is a mixed breed dog, there isn’t a lot of history to it. However, we go more in depth to the history of both breeds.
As his name suggests, the German Shepherd originated in Germany, where he was created in the nineteenth century primarily by Captain Max von Stephanitz, who wanted to develop a dog that could be used for military and police work. The result was a dog that encompassed striking good looks, intelligence and versatility. World War I put a dent in the breed’s burgeoning popularity because the dogs were associated with the enemy. German Shepherds braved artillery fire, land mines and tanks to supply German soldiers in the trenches with deliveries of food and other necessities. After the war, movies featuring Rin Tin Tin and fellow German Shepherd Strongheart brought the breed back into favor. American audiences loved them. For a time, the German Shepherd was the most popular breed in the United States.
The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, that comes from Germany, just like the German Shepherd. They have a smooth and tight-fitting coat. They come in different colors, either fawn or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. They have a square muzzle and broad short head with very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the Old English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser which became extinct by crossbreeding rather than by a decadence of the breed. The Boxer is part of the Molosser group. This group is a category of solidly built, large dog breeds that all descend from the same common ancestor, the large shepherd dog known as a Molossus. The Boxer is a member of the Working Group.
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German Shepherd Boxer Mix Size and Weight
Boxer
Height: 21-25 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 60-70 lb.
Lifespan: 10-12 years
GERMAN SHEPHERD
Height: 22 - 26 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 75 - 95 lb.
Lifespan: 10 - 14 years
German Shepherd Boxer Mix Personality
The German Boxer makes a great pet and is a caring, dedicated family dog. This is going to be a VERY high energy dog, so please be ready to walk him daily for very long periods of time and to have a big backyard to let him run in. He is extremely intelligent, brave, energetic and alert. They need to be with their family and don’t do well being left alone at all. If you have one, please make them a member of your pack. As with all dogs, make sure to socialize them as much as possible and to get them involved in as many situations as possible. This will ensure them a good social foundation.
German Shepherd Boxer Mix Health
All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.
The Boxer mixed with German Shepherd might be prone to the following: joint dysplasia, allergies.
Do not purchase a puppy from a breeder who cannot provide you with written documentation that the parents were cleared of health problems that affect the breed. A careful breeder and one who truly cares about the breed itself, screens their breeding dogs for genetic disease and breed only the healthiest and best-looking specimens. One of the most common health problems with dogs is obesity. Keeping this under control is your responsibility.
German Shepherd Boxer Mix Care
Their shedding is going to vary quite a bit based on which parent breed they primarily take after. The Shepherd sheds like crazy and the boxer not so much. Either way be prepared to groom them regularly and to exercise and socialize them as much as possible. So make sure that you can fit long walks and hikes into your daily routine. Be prepared to brush them a couple of times a week and have a good vacuum at your disposal to clean up the floors. Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin.
German Shepherd Boxer Mix Feeding
A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible. Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.
A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet.