Survey on the Boxer Standard

1. This revised Standard eliminates all “faults” and emphasizes the ideal Boxer's virtues rather than calling attention to failings which may be evident in a Boxer. Much of the new phrasing is aimed at clarifying and emphasizing the positive.  

Select the best statement.

A. I agree with eliminating all reference to faults

B. Some references to faults should be kept

C. The current standard uses the best approach to referencing faults

If you chose B please list which faults you would leave in.

2. In the first paragraph of the Standard, the ideal Boxer is described. The revised version substitutes the word “sturdy” for the word “good” (sturdy substance instead of good substance) in an attempt to maintain consistency with the use of the word “sturdy” as used in the section on Size (Height), Proportion, Substance. Also, the word “elegance” has been changed to “grace” in the first paragraph (agility with grace and style) to be consistent with the wording which describes the neck (elegant arch) and the use of the word “grace” as used in the revision to describe the “graceful curve” of the tapering from the width of the skull to the root of the muzzle.

A. I agree with using Sturdy and Grace.

B. I would keep the words Good and Elegance as in the current Standard

C. I suggest other wording. 

If you chose C above list what other words you would suggest using in the general description.

3. The current Standard shows males 22-1/2 to 25 inches; females 21 to 23-1/2 inches. Deviation from this range is not noted as a Fault. The revised Standard increased the height range for males to 22 1/2 to 25 1/2 inches; females 21 to 24. And it states that neither males nor females should go over or under these heights.

A. Increase the height range and state that both males and females should be within the height range.

B. Increase the height range and leave the current wording as is.

C. Do not change the current Standard's height allowance or wording. 

4. The revised Standard states that the preferred eye color is dark brown as does the current Standard but adds that it (dark brown) is essential.

A. Use this wording along with "any other color is to be penalized to the extent of the deviation"

B. Use the current fault statement "eyes noticeably lighter than ground color..."

5. The revised Standard includes a description of the “untrimmed Boxer” which is identical to the wording in the Canadian Boxer Standard.

A.  A description of "untrimmed ears" should be included

B.  A description of untrimmed ears should not be included