Boxer
Top Boxer Questions:
Originally developed in Germany by Friedrich Robert, Elard König, and R. Höpner the Boxer dog breed is known for its classical underbite look. Developed from Old English Bulldog and now extinct Bullenbeisser. Unique to the breed, the first Boxer dog was exhibited in a show organized for St. Bernards in 1895, with the breed being formally established the next year.
Not surprisingly, the Boxer is one of America's most popular dog breeds.
Visually the length of the muzzle to the whole of the head should be a ratio of 1:3. Tail and ear cropping has been the norm but have been changing. When ears are cropped, they should follow the long crop look. While most show rings' expectation is that the tail is cropped due to laws in some countries making docking illegal, this may not follow true. In response to such laws, a line has been developed in the United Kingdom that has a naturally bobbed tail. There has been some backlash with some registries not allowing the bobtailed variety to be shown in countries where docking is legal.
The standard color for the breed is fawn and brindle; however, some white Boxers do also exist. While not enjoying the opportunity to be shown in most show rings, White Boxers are quite desired in their own niche market for everyday owners and breed enthusiasts. Excessive white also creates some risks of cancers, such as skin cancer, due to the lack of melanin that acts as natural sunburn protection. Also, because melanin plays an important role in auditory development, white Boxers experience higher levels of deafness.
This breed has also served as the foundation breed for the American Bulldog, which is a mix between Boxer and Pit Bull. Based on the higher degree of white in American Bulldogs, it is not unreasonable to believe that white Boxers were preferred when developing the American Bulldog breed. This has also led to some confusion, with white Pit Bulls often being mislabeled as American Bulldogs either out of honest confusion or in many cases in the attempt to try and avoid being victimized through breed-specific legislation ( BSL ) that often targets the Pit Bull breed.
While visually, the Boxer can be a deterring factor in guarding activity, it is known not to be vicious. Alternatively, it has been reported to be more stubborn, but many report greater success in reward-based training vs. operant conditioning.
During WWII, the breed was used as part of the war effort as a pack carrier, guard dog, and messenger.
The name Boxer is thought by some to have been developed by the tendency to stand on its hind legs and play box with its front paws. It is more likely that it was a corruption of the word Boxl, which the Bullenbeisser (Brabanter) from which it was developed were also called. Other theories also exist, but the truth is no one really knows.
Weight:
55-70 lb (25–32 kg)
Height:
21.5-25 ins. (53–63 cm)
Coat:
Short, shiny, smooth, close-lying
Color:
Fawn or brindle, black mask, with or without white markings, and white
Yes, as long as your dog meets one of our accepted breed standards we can register it through the American Bully Association ( ABA ).
No, providing genealogy / pedigree information (such as your dog’s parents) is not required. However, if such genealogy / pedigree information is known it should be submitted for inclusion and research. The level of pedigree that you receive with registration is based on a combination of what you submit and what our research reveals based on your initial input.
The single dog registration fess is $37.
The following discounts are available when registration of more than one dog is needed.
* 2 Dogs’ Registration = $67
* 3 Dogs’ registration = $87
* 4 = $97
* 5 = $105
+ Litter registration is based on litter size.
+ Each individual pup for the first 10 pups = $10 per pup.
+ For litters larger than 10 pups each pup after the 10th is free.
+ No. It is only required that one parent is either currently registered or simultaneously registered with the litter. However, in order to register a litter, both parents must meet one of our recognized breed class standards.
+ While it is not required both parents be ABA registered during litter registration it is highly encouraged.
+ Only having one parent registered can significantly impact how well the dog Family is tracked over time.
+ This link will take you to the single dog registration options.
Single Registration
+ On the provided link you will have the option to submit from 1-5 single dog registrations at a time.
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter registration option.
Litter Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the family registration options
Family Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter plus 1 parent registration option. Litter Plus 1 Parent
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ If a pup is pre-registered by your breeder through litter registration that breeder will receive an individual certificate per pup.
+ Each pre-registered litter pup certificate comes with the proper transfer completion form listed on the back of the certificate.
+The transfer certificate can only be found on the back of a pre-registered litter pup’s certificate and IS NOT available directly to the public via the website.
+ The transfer form instructions reveal how you can properly finalize your pup’s registration to include ownership information, any desired name change, listing and access to your dogs’ LIVE Family tracking profile, upgraded access to member benefits and creation of an enhanced dedicated account through our social network ImSocialBull.com.
+The transfer process including postage is FREE for all ABA transfers.
+ Litter related registrations receive the highest priority and are typically processed in 2-4 weeks.
+ The standard registration process including transfers for an individual dog registration is typically 6-8 weeks.
+ At the ABA we provide FREE print quality pedigrees up to 7 generations.
+ If qualified Platinum Pedigrees are available of 8-11 Generations.
+ If a dog qualifies for Platinum Pedigree status the owner will be notified and provided upgrade options.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is the world’s largest print quality pedigree with up to 2,047 relationships.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is based on proprietary technology and exclusive to the American Bully Association
+ Comparisons are:
* ADBA 7 generation showing a maximum of 255 relationships
* UKC 6 generation showing a maximum of 127 relationships
* AKC and ABKC’s 5 generation pedigrees showing a maximum of 31 relationships.
+ When submitting a pedigree or genealogy for inclusion and research the following are the best options:
* When an official pedigree from another registry is available it should be submitted either by taking and providing high quality digital pictures or if mailing by photocopy. The largest ones available should be submitted as the more you provide the more we can research on your behalf.
* When official pedigrees are not available but genealogy is known it can be provided to us in the form of a link to your online resource if available or by printing and completing our free available template located here: MS Word Print And Editable Template or PDF Print Template
+ Yes, as a registered member you are encouraged to provide additional information as learned and available.
+ All added information will be made available both online in your dogs Family tracking profile as well as print quality options available.
+ All information will be researched for additional relationships used to further enhance your dogs’ Family knowledge absolutely FREE.
+ Nothing, anytime reasonable replacements of material is needed this is provided as a FREE member benefit.
+ All we need is you to request which specific material needs to be replaced and to verify you current mailing and email addresses to ensure proper receipt.
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+ Access to unprecedented genealogy and Family tracking
+ Added and Improved value in breed stock
+ Greater profits in breeding arrangements
+ FREE Kennel Certification for breeders
+ Exclusive access to unique promotional opportunities
+ Access to thousands of members world wide
+ Social media account with free enhancements
+ Access to place unlimited FREE marketing/classified adds including with pictures
+ Extended benefits only available through the American Bully Association
+ MUCH, MUCH, more...
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