This is the direct result of people breeding dogs that don’t do research, don’t health test their dogs, and breed solely for profit rather than the betterment of the breed. This doesn’t have anything to do with them being bred in America or that they have American lines instead of European. In my opinion, elevated occurrences of health problems and instances of breed-specific conditions (Degenerative Myelopathy, ARVC, Hemophilia, etc.) seem to be the product of poor breeding. From what I can deduce, there is no real evidence that there’s a difference in health between European and American lines. There’s a lot of information out there about this. However, most variations boil down to your aesthetic and your personal preference. Often, specific lines are better for conformation and working based on generations of ancestors with proven track records. A lot of American lines produce pups with longer muzzles and tend to be more sleek and slender in build. A lot of breeders of true European lines produce heavier, stockier dogs with a shorter muzzle and a more squarely defined jaw. This is not to say that you won’t find general variations in different lineages. But all the hoopla around European Boxers is vastly overrated in my opinion. Different kennel clubs and different areas of the world may have variations of ideal breed standards or what constitutes the “perfect Boxer”. When registering your dog or a litter, you don’t get the option to choose “European Boxer” or “American Boxer”. The AKC, UKC, CKC, and KC all have one Boxer breed…and that’s simply the Boxer. And this also doesn’t make an ounce of difference as far as then kennel clubs are concerned. It doesn’t change the fact that you have a Boxer. At the end of the day, the description of “American” or “European” really just denotes where the dog or the bloodlines are from. Or Canadian, UK, Australian, red, green, blue, rainbow Boxers. But you can find the same striking differences in two American Boxers. Do they have their different nuances? Sure. European Boxers and American Boxers are all Boxers. The lightbulb went off and it finally clicked for me All this hype around the European Boxers is because they are…(drumroll)…the same! The same? What? That’s right! They are the same! So after a LOT of reading, I finally figured out the big secret. It seems that a lot of people jump through hoops to get their hands on a “Euro Boxer”, and there’s certainly no shortage of breeders bragging about their European lines. I’ve read so much about the difference in temperament, shape, size, ability, and health when comparing American and European Boxers. But what does that mean?Īfter seeing so many European Boxers or “Euro Boxers” advertised and being shown off, I had to find out what all the hype was about. However being based in the United States, I most commonly see “American Boxers” and “European Boxers” listed. I’ve seen American Boxers, Canadian Boxers, UK Boxers, European Boxers, and even Australian Boxers. ![]() In searching for a Boxer, I’ve seen so many different “types” of Boxers advertised and being bred. ![]() What is the difference between American and European Boxers?
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