Are Boxers Guard Dogs?

Boxer dogs are not guard dogs BUT they can be excellent watchdogs. They will bark at any strangers but are not naturally aggressive or viscous.

They need continuous interaction with the family and are very affectionate to their owners. In fact, one of the most difficult training exercise for this breed is not to attack their own owners.

Because of their sturdiness and other "strong" physical features, they are mostly trained to become guard dogs. Sadly, many are left into abandonment due to their owner's dissatisfactions. In reality, they cannot be easily trained for attack and they are abused for such.

These dogs love to play, and they prefer children to adults. Boxers are crazy about children. They will tolerate all kinds of attention from a toddler. They tend to adopt their children and they are distressed when a child cries.

I grew up with Boxers and I don't know anything about them that is undesirable. They are clean, short-haired, and all around good-looking dogs. They are obedient, but they can be sneaky, too: our dog once licked half the meringue off a lemon pie that was sitting on a kitchen counter. I guess she thought we wouldn't notice.

They are very strong dogs, and can jump about three feet straight up like a pogo stick. They can be rough, accidentally, because their bodies are so muscular and compact. They are enthusiastic and loving dogs. They love to go places, and they will do just about anything you ask of them, but they are certainly not guard dogs.