Boxerman Shepherd Dog Breed

Both parent breeds were bred primarily for protection, police and military duties. Nevertheless, the Boxerman Shepherd is typically bred to be a companion dog whose many abilities include guarding. They are playful, patient and slightly stubborn dogs who need a gentle yet firm hand as well as a lot of love. They are wonderful family dogs when brought up properly.

Here are some facts about the Boxer German Shepherd mix:

PROS

• Very loyal
• Highly trainable
• Extremely strong
• Doesn't bark much
• Remarkably versatile
• May be low-shedding
• Great for active people

CONS

• Needs a job
• Separation anxiety
• Can be strong-willed
• May be a high shedder
• Must be properly socialized
• Requires lots of daily exercise
• Fair amount of health problems
• Not recommended for apartment life
• Must be supervised around other pets and small kids

There is a fair amount of German Shepherd Boxer mix information available, but these are hybrid dogs. Because of this, it's typically hard to tell how any of these dogs may turn out. They may be more Boxer, or more German Shepherd or a nearly perfect mix of both breeds. Even in a single litter, all the dogs can be different from one another

Still, it's almost certain these dogs will always be very intelligent. They were bred to be versatile, and they look to be trained and fulfill their duties as well as be loyal to their family members. Despite being big, strong dogs, training must be done gently.

Playtime is something these dogs love. They are big dogs who will love to have lots of agility toys available. They should be supervised around small children and other pets, however. They won't mean to harm little kids but can accidentally knock them over. With non-canine pets, they have a tendency to give chase.

Exercise and activity are essential to these dogs. You need not look up too much Boxer Shepherd mix info to know that they need long daily walks, frequent visits to the dog park and a lot of personal attention.

Both Boxer and German Shepherds are patient dogs whose strength lends them the ability to assess situations and people so long as they are properly socialized. The Boxer Shepherd mix temperament is not a high-strung one. At the same time, these dogs don't put up with nonsense from strangers. They need to be introduced carefully to new friends. They are devoted and playful with their family members, especially if they inherit a lot of the Boxer side. As both parent breeds make excellent guard dogs, so too will the Boxer Shepherd mix personality provide this. While they will certainly be alert for intruders and other dangers, they don't really make good watchdogs as they don't bark much. They are very social dogs who prefer to be with their family rather than left outside or alone in buildings for that duty. The Boxer German Shepherd mix temperament makes for a dog that is highly trainable for many things.

Big dogs tend to have somewhat inevitable health problems even as mixed breeds have a hybrid vigor that helps mitigate many genetic concerns. Both parent breeds are big dogs, and both breeds have their known problems.

Some of the health concerns that can affect the Boxerman Shepherd are:

• Bloat
• Cancer
• Allergies
• Hip dysplasia
• Aortic stenosis
• Hypothyroidism
• Elbow dysplasia
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Boxer cardiomyopathy (BCM)
• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

The 90-pound threshold tends to be a significant factor when it comes to Boxerman Shepherd lifespan. Dogs that weigh less than this typically have a lifespan of 11-12 years. Dogs that weigh more than 90 have an average lifespan of 8 to 10 years.