1) The right size.

Boxers grow up to be medium sized adults. They are strong enough to be guard dogs or to perform some search and rescue work. But their sizes remain reasonable for most pet owners.

2) Good looking.

This dog breed are considered to be good looking animals. They are exceedingly adorable when they are young pups, and grow up to become handsome looking adults that stand with pride and walk with confidence. It has a coat of short hair that (when properly groomed) shines in different colors. The underbelly is usually white, with hints of the same white flashes across the face.

3) Minimal grooming.

Due to its thin hair, boxers require minimal grooming. It sheds its hair all year round though. So the pet owner will still have to groom the animal on a regularly basis. Don't bath the dog too frequently as it will strip the animal of its natural oils. This dog likes to keep clean, so it will groom itself. If the pet owner continues to feed the animal with a healthy diet and give it plenty of exercise, there is a good chance that there is little need to spend time on grooming.

4) Extremely loyal and intelligent.

Being extremely smart creatures, boxers are very easy to train. Try to start the training as early as possible, and let the animal socialize with other members of the family. It will learn to be loyal and sociable to all family members. It has a good nature, but can be aggressive when threatened or provoked.

5) Very active.

The boxer is, by nature, a very active animal. It has a very high energy level, and although it needs less grooming than other dogs, it does require a fair amount of attention when it comes to exercise. This is not a good pet to have if you lead a busy lifestyle and can't find time for the dog. Retirees or homemakers will surely welcome this house pet though, as it can be a very good companion. When left alone for prolonged periods of time, it may misbehave just to attract attention. Be sure to give the boxer plenty of exercise to keep it happy.

6) Fearless and courageous.

Boxer dogs don't have a fiery temper. They have a very sweet nature and don't usually bite or display aggressive behavior unnecessarily. But if there is good reason to flare up, it will do so. For example, a boxer may not respond favorably to a stranger. Or if it thinks its owner is being threatened, it will do anything in its power to protect the owner.

The qualities of a boxer dog make it an ideal candidate for police work. It has a heightened sense of smell, which can be useful in rescue situations or any situation that requires detection work. In the home, it is a faithful and active companion.