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Altered Standard
Altered by Bruce Voran
October 31, 2001
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General Appearance
The ideal Boxer is a
medium-sized, square built dog of sturdy substance with
short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. The musculature,
well developed, should be clean, hard and appear smooth. The
gait should be firm, yet elastic, the stride free and
ground-covering with the economy of motion of a dog that hunts for
prey. The Boxer originated from dogs used to hunt dangerous
large game in northern Europe. This required a dog with a unique
combination of strength, agility and courage, in conjunction with the
natural intelligence to act independently of the hunter. He should
combine strength and agility with grace and style, together
with a proud carriage, alertness and a steadfast and tractable
temperament.
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Current Standard
Approved:
February 5, 1999
Effective:
March 31, 1999 |
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General Appearance
The ideal-
Boxer is a medium-sized, square built dog of good substance with
short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. His
well-developed muscles are clean, hard and appear smooth under taut
skin. His movements denote energy. The gait is firm, yet elastic,
the stride free and ground covering, and the carriage proud.
Developed to serve as guard, working and companion dog, he combines
strength and agility with elegance and style. His expression is
alert and temperament steadfast and tractable.
The chiseled head
imparts to the Boxer a unique individual stamp. It must be in
correct proportion to the body. The broad, blunt muzzle is the
distinctive feature, and great value is placed upon its being of
proper form and balance with the skull. |
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