The brisket is deep, reaching down to the elbows the depth of the body at the lowest point of the brisket equals half the height of the dog at the withers. Body - The chest is of fair width, and the forechest well-defined and visible from the side. The topline is slightly sloping when the Boxer is at attention, leveling out when in motion. Back and Topline: The back is short, straight, muscular, firm, and smooth. The neck should have a distinctly arched and elegant nape blending smoothly into the withers. Neck - Round, of ample length, muscular and clean without excessive hanging skin (dewlap). Any suggestion of an overlip obscuring the chin should be penalized. The chin should be perceptible from the side as well as from the front. Therefore, these canines must stand far apart and be of good length so that the front surface of the muzzle is broad and squarish and, when viewed from the side, shows moderate layback. The upper lip is thick and padded, filling out the frontal space created by the projection of the lower jaw, and laterally is supported by the canines of the lower jaw. The lips, which complete the formation of the muzzle, should meet evenly in front. The upper jaw is broad where attached to the skull and maintains this breadth, except for a very slight tapering to the front. Neither the teeth nor the tongue should ever show when the mouth is closed. The upper line of the incisors is slightly convex with the corner upper incisors fitting snugly in back of the lower canine teeth on each side. The incisor teeth of the lower jaw are in a straight line, with the canines preferably up front in the same line to give the jaw the greatest possible width. Bite and Jaw Structure - The Boxer bite is undershot, the lower jaw protruding beyond the upper and curving slightly upward. The top of the muzzle should not slant down (downfaced), nor should it be concave (dishfaced) however, the tip of the nose should lie slightly higher than the root of the muzzle. Muzzle and Nose - The muzzle, proportionately developed in length, width, and depth, has a shape influenced first through the formation of both jawbones, second through the placement of the teeth, and third through the texture of the lips. The cheeks should be relatively flat and not bulge (cheekiness), maintaining the clean lines of the skull as they taper into the muzzle in a slight, graceful curve. The forehead shows a slight indentation between the eyes and forms a distinct stop with the topline of the muzzle. Skull - The top of the skull is slightly arched, not rounded, flat, nor noticeably broad, with the occiput not overly pronounced. If uncropped, the ears should be of moderate size, thin, lying flat and close to the cheeks in repose, but falling forward with a definite crease when alert. Ears - Set at the highest points of the sides of the skull, the ears are customarily cropped, cut rather long and tapering, and raised when alert. Third eyelids preferably have pigmented rims. ![]() Their mood-mirroring character, combined with the wrinkling of the forehead, gives the Boxer head its unique quality of expressiveness. Eyes - Dark brown in color, frontally placed, generous, not too small, too protruding, or too deep set. Wrinkles typically appear upon the forehead when ears are erect, and are always present from the lower edge of the stop running downward on both sides of the muzzle. The head should be clean, not showing deep wrinkles (wet). The blunt muzzle is ⅓ the length of the head from the occiput to the tip of the nose, and ⅔ the width of the skull. ![]() The beauty of the head depends upon the harmonious proportion of muzzle to skull. Special attention is then devoted to the head, after which the individual body components are examined for their correct construction, and the gait evaluated for efficiency. ![]() ![]() In judging the Boxer first consideration is given to general appearance and overall balance. The broad, blunt muzzle is the distinctive feature, and great value is placed upon its being of proper form and balance with the skull. It must be in correct proportion to the body. The chiseled head imparts to the Boxer a unique individual stamp. His expression is alert and his temperament steadfast and tractable. Developed to serve as guard, working, and companion dog, he combines strength and agility with elegance and style. The gait is firm yet elastic, the stride free and ground-covering, the carriage proud. His well-developed muscles are clean, hard, and appear smooth under taut skin. General Appearance: The ideal Boxer is a medium-sized, square-built dog of good substance with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat.
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