How do you know if a boxer dog is a real breed???

Put “Boxer DOG” in your search engine. Look at the pictures and see if your dog looks like any of them. There are American Boxers and other dogs who look like them. Maybe it is part boxer and part something else. Your vet can tell you for sure.

Hi Gizimina,

*It sound like you did a “VERY GOOD THING”!!!!!
*About 2 months ago: You RESCUED a dog in need of a FOREVER home !!!
*I HOPE you and “she” are in love and neither of you really cares about the others “pedigree”, right?!
*You have rec’d one reply already…which is a good one. Looking at different sources for photos of the breed you are interested in is a great way to begin. The library as well as the web have reference books with full pages of photos as well as the full description of the breed standard.
*The breed standard is the way to determine the quality, and preferred characteristics required to be considered “show” quality and breed ability by the AKC.
*Most reputable breeders will only want to breed the dogs and dames that are of the best quality and characteristics.
Those that fall short will be spayed and neutered and put up as “pet” quality.
*Because a dog is considered “pet” quality does not diminish the saleability or lovability of the animal. It only means that it comes up short (lacking) against the standard.

*Another suggestion from me is: Contact the AKC for referrals of Boxer Breeders. Check in your area for dog clubs, Boxer clubs, ask your vet for the name(s) of any local and RESPECTED Boxer breeders.
*Contact these people, explain you have rescued a lovely female who you believe might be a purebred boxer….and, would they PLEASE be willing to look her over and tell you their OPINION. (You could connect with a group of boxer breeders, handlers and owners who ALL would probably be willing to give you all the help and information you would ever need.)
*Most breeders and owners of a certain breed are very generous and kind when it comes to bettering the breed and helping the breed.
*Regardless of whether your female be a “mixed” breed Boxer or not, these people will probably be able to tell you a great deal about her.
*If you haven’t already signed up for an obedience class … PLEASE DO SO as soon as possible. You are now the owner of (or should I say owned by) a VERY intelligent and active dog. These dogs are of a size that needs to learn “manners” in order to be acceptable to “others” (animal, vegetable or mineral – i.e. animals, people, plants, lawns, homes and the furnishings!)
*While you are both “learning” the proper way to behave…you will be saving her life. Should she get away from you, be in a situation where she needs to either “come to you” or “stay right where she is” you will have the confidence to know that she will do as she is asked/told. Besides the possibility of saving her life it could also save yours and others. A large dog that is unpredictable on lead/leash can cause all types of accidents…from seriously tripping or pulling to dashing into the street causing it’s or someone else’s death.
*Another very important gift you can give her is to have her spayed, if you haven’t already done so. She will stay healthier and live longer, eliminate the possible cancers that can develop in unspayed females, save her from going through the heat cycles and unwanted pregnancies, the results of which end up in animal shelters and are killed everyday all over the world.
*I apologize if I am sounding like a “mother” giving all these suggestions and directions…. I don’t want you to feel that I am discounting or criticizing because that is not my intent.
As an Advocate for Animals providing information and assistance to anyone who loves animals is the only aim.
*Should you choose to do any of the things above you and your dog can only become better partners, plus you and she will be meeting people, making new friends and be happier, safer and VERY POPULAR!!!
Wishing you and your “lady” girlfriend much success and happiness now and in the future.