Creating a Super Breed

RuffHOUSE BOXERS are a line of dogs bred by husband and wife Boxer enthusiasts, DarShaun and Taylor Hughes. DarShaun and Taylor have have studied and lived with the breed for several years, learning more about them every day. They strive to breed a line of Boxers that meet the physical standards set forth by the AKC. RuffHOUSE BOXERS are bred to provide an even tempered companion for families of all sizes. The training starts from the day they can walk, as they are allowed to explore the house, socialize with the adult dogs in the house, and when they are old enough, explore the great outdoors.

Most of all, RuffHOUSE BOXERS are noble, fearless and self-assured; a dog that stands out in a group of its peers. A RuffHouse Boxer is a loyal protector, lovable, friendly and a playful family friend.

A RuffHOUSE Boxer is an athletic dog with a smooth and graceful ground consuming stride. His back remains level when he moves for efficiency and endurance. His well angulated rear and long haunches provide him great power.

About Boxers

A true working dog

Originally, Boxers were used for hunting boar, bear and deer. Additionally, this breed's smart appearance, agility and intelligence made Boxers highly treasured military dogs. During the First World War, Boxers worked with handlers to guard prisoners. Later on, they became a widely praised police and guard dog.

The appearance of Boxers

Height

21 - 25 inches

Weight

55 - 85 pounds

Color

Fawn or brindle with white markings

Coat

Smooth, short and glossy

Temperment

Very energetic, playful, friendly and affectionate

Other pets

Training and socialization is required and they can be aggressive with other dogs

Children

Boxers are excellent, loyal playmates

Special skills

Boxers make excellent service dogs, watch dogs and guard dogs.

The first Boxer to be registered

In southern Munich, Germany at the close of the 19th century, dog fanciers created a new breed based on the brave and stalky dogs known as a Bullenbeisser, meaning "bull biter" or "bear biter." These dogs were also known to have had large, healthy hearts, and to have had broad mouths, commonly used for bull baiting.

A brindle and white female with characteristics of the breed now known as a Mastiff was mated with a local dog of a similar breed type, producing a white dog named Lechner's Boxel. Lechner's Boxel was mated back to his mother to establish the new breed of dog they were producing.

Concerned that breeding the line too closely might result in weakness in the breed, white female dog with brindle patches named Alt's Schecken (born from the litter of Lechner's Boxel and his mother) was bred to an English dog named Tom. On February 26, 1895, Alt's Schecken gave birth to a flashy, dark brindle Boxer dog with white front legs, a white neck, white shoulders and a white muzzle. The first Boxer was born!

AKC Categories

The American Kennel Club, or "AKC" groups dogs into seven categories; sporting, non-sporting, hound, herding, toy, terrier and working. The Boxer is the most registered K-9 in the working dog category.

• AKC — American Kennel Club
• APRI — American Pet Registry Inc.
• ACR — American Canine Registry
• CKC — Canadian Kennel Club
• CCR — Canadian Canine Registry
• UKC — United Kennel Club
• KCGB — Kennel Club of Great Britain
• NKC — National Kennel Club