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Boxer dogs were originally bred to be medium-size guard dogs. Today, although they are a part of the AKC’s Working Group, Boxers mostly find homes as loving family companions. That said, they still retain their high energy levels and need plenty of exercise.

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Boxer Names For Boys

Ace

One Or Expert

Augie

Lovable, strong, wise.

Bailey

Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.

Barney

Short for barnacle.

Boomer

Large, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.

Buck

Deer, Cowboy

Buster

Tough guy; a man of great strength.

Buttons

Knob or ball attached to another body.

Carmel

Vineyard Of God

Charlie

Free man

Chase

Skilled hunter or huntsman.

Chestnut

any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur

Cinnamon

The Spice

Cirrus

a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Colt

Young Horse

Small files that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.

Dakota

The Allies

Dash

A short fast race; to move quickly.

Echo

A mountain nymph in Greek mythology.

Ermin

Whole, universal

Ernie

Earnest, serious

Felix

Lucky, fortunate

Fido

Loyal

Ford

River Crossing

Frankie

Free or truthful; from France.

Freckles

a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin

Ginger

Reddish Orange Color

Goldie

Made Of Gold

Greg

Watcher

Henry

Home ruler

Isra

Nocturnal journey

Jet

To move or travel rapidly, especially if jet-propelled.

Knoll

a small natural hill

Lane

Popular recliner brand.

Liberty

Freedom

Lincoln

Lake settlement, lake colony

Linden

Made From Linwood Or Lime-wood

Lively

Full Of Life, Energy

Loki

The sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.

Marble

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

Max

Greatest

Mesa

flat tableland with steep edges

Mickey

Who Is Like God?

Mighty

(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

Mocha

a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia

Moses

Morose

Nikita

Unconquerable in russian.

Oliver

Descendant Of The Ancestor

Orion

A giant huntsman in greek mythology.

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Pearl

Smooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk

Pepper

A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Peppy

Full of drive and fast on the pickup.

Pip

a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

Pirate

Robber Of The Sea

Pluto

God of hell and wealth in roman mythology.

Prince

Royal Son

Rex

King

Robin

Fictional English outlaw.

Rocket

A raccoon in marvel comics.

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Rufus

Red

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Sam

Short Form Of Samuel Or Samantha

Sammy

Diminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha

Sarge

As in sargent.

Scamp

one who is playfully mischievous

Skip

To move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.

Socks

hit hard

Sparky

An electrician

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Spike

Stingy or pointed.

Summer

Timber

Wood, Strong

Tink

Cute, mischievous fairy.

Toby

God Is Good

Tot

determine the sum of

Tundra

a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen

Vale

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

Wag

move from side to side

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Characteristics of Boxers

first-time owners

Are Boxers good for first time owners?

Boxers can be suitable for first-time dog owners, but if you're considering one you should be committed to working hard and prepared for some challenges.

comfortable alone

Can Boxers be left alone?

Boxers are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Boxers good with kids?

Boxers get along great with kids. Although they can get quite over-excited around children, they are very unlikely to cause children any harm.

obesity risk

Do Boxers gain weight easily?

Boxers have a relatively high risk of obesity, so you should be disciplined about controlling their diet.

shedding potential

Do Boxers shed a lot?

Boxers are pretty big shedders, especially in the summer. Brushing their hair often can help to reduce the amount of hair that piles up on your carpets and floors.

drool factor

Do Boxers drool a lot?

Drooling is not a big problem with Boxers, but like most dogs they will do it occasionally.

health

Do Boxers have health problems?

Unfortunately, Boxers are prone to some quite unpleasant illnesses, sometimes stretching to arthritis, hip dysplasia and even cancer. But if you look after your pup and pay attention to their needs, they won't necessarily encounter these issues.

intelligence

Are Boxers intelligent?

Boxers are very smart dogs, and can learn new commands with 10 or so repetitions.

prey drive

Do Boxers have a prey drive?

Boxers will chase small creatures, but it's an urge that can be settled quite easily with training.

tendency to bark

Do Boxers bark a lot?

Boxers are sometimes vocal, but barking is not a major concern.

energy level

Do Boxers have a lot of energy?

Boxers have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Boxers intense?

Boxers are very easily stimulated by the smallest of events. These dogs can be very intense and excitable, and require calmness training as early as possible in their lives.

playfulness

Are Boxers playful?

Boxers are the type of dogs that will bring you a toy and expect you to try to steal it from them. They are very playful, mischievous and fun-loving dogs, well into their adult lives.

apartment living

Can Boxers be apartment dogs?

Boxers get along fine in apartments. They don't need too much space, so you needn't worry about keeping them in small spaces.

sensitivity

Are Boxers sensitive?

Boxers are sensitive dogs, so you should be aware that scolding or punishing them tends to leave an imprint.

cold weather tolerance

Can Boxers handle cold weather?

Boxers do not enjoy cold weather, and tend to complain if they are exposed to wintry conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Boxers tolerate hot weather?

Boxers do not tolerate hot conditions, and it's strongly advised to keep them out of the heat because it can be dangerous.

family dogs

Are Boxers good family dogs?

Boxers love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Boxers make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Boxers get along with other dogs?

Boxers mostly get along with other dogs, although you can expect them to make a few enemies here and there. Good play can be nurtured with socialization training.

friendly with strangers

Are Boxers friendly with strangers?

Boxers have a positive affinity towards other people, so you can expect them to be open and trusting with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Boxers need a lot of grooming?

Boxers require no effort whatsoever when it comes to grooming. Hooray!

size

Do Boxers get big?

Boxers are moderately sized dogs, large enough to be considered 'big dogs' but still small enough to be picked up and carried if necessary.

easy to train

Are Boxers easy to train?

Boxers are very easy to train, because they have a reasonable temperament and enjoy the learning process.

mouthiness

Are Boxers mouthy?

Boxers are not known to be big nippers or chewers.

wanderlust

Do Boxers run away?

Boxers pose a moderate risk of running away, particularly if they catch a scent. You should keep a watchful eye over these dogs.

exercise needs

Do Boxers need a lot of exercise?

Boxers have extremely high energy levels, and need regular exercise. If you don't let them burn off this energy on a daily basis, they can become irate and destructive.

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How popular are Boxer Names?

Boxer Names currently rank in 85th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Boxer Names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Boxer Names?

These Boxer Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Dottie is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Cercei.

Knoll scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Max.

How does interest compare across the United States for Boxer Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Boxer Names.

The states that love Boxer Names the most are New Hampshire, Indiana and Oklahoma.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Nebraska, Florida and Massachusetts.

Which countries have the most love for Boxer Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Boxer Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Boxer Names are Luxembourg, Nigeria and Finland.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in China, Israel and Ukraine.

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