The loyal and friendly Boxer proves as devoted and affectionate as he does elegant and proud. A popular addition to the family and a true friend for life, the Boxer offers owners everything they could expect from a canine companion: protection, loyalty, obedience, intelligence and good clean fun. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Boxers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Boxer from puppyhood to the senior years.