There is a generally held belief that dog years are equivalent to seven human years, however, this is not entirely accurate. The technique of determining a comparable age of a dog has become well-known for its simplicity.

What Special the Boxer Have?

The aging process of small breed dogs, such as Shih Tzu, Chihuahuas, and other toy breeds will be much different from that of larger breed dogs, such as Boxers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, and other canines.

If you own a Boxer or are thinking about getting one, you have to know the Boxer growth stages. A Boxer dog’s age is a genuine question. How does it age? Can you guess how long they will remain puppies, how long they will be an adolescent, and when will they become an adult?

As a Boxer’s life advances, it is required to discuss the important milestones along the way, along with proper care for each phase.

Newborn Boxer

People will be able to take their newly weaned newborn Boxers to their new home within the first couple of months. At this point, their world opens up to them. They may have a difficult time adjusting to their new family after leaving littermates and mom. Familiarizing a newborn Boxer to the home in a prearranged way will provide a good base for introducing it to other situations.

A young Boxer of this age should be allowed to run around the house and slowly accustom to the place. You can expect your Boxer to be doing well in this regard after four to six weeks with a good plan and follow-through.

Housebreaking and other daily activities can be combined with command training (simple commands). Similarly, a two-month-old Boxer puppy could learn that sitting is the same as going to the bathroom by being put into their harness and leash and walking over to their designated choice of location.

The Phase of Life From 3 to 12 Months

A dog must meet this age requirement to participate in a dog show. The AKC, for example, needs your dog to be six months old before it can be shown, but many other organizations will allow you to show your Boxer at three months.

By now, the puppy has a good understanding of its home environment and the puppy shots are almost done, so owners should be thinking about the way they will introduce their pup to the world.

Some owners become worried if their Boxer does not bark at every little thing; however, this breed does not bark at everything. As they mature, quiet puppies often find their voice and expand this trait. When that time comes, a Boxer is more likely to bark when someone arrives at the house, and so on.

One Year Old

By one-year-old, the Boxer should be well-trained for both commands (simple and complex) and housebreaking. At this age, they are able to follow all the instructions of their owners. At this age, small breed dogs are already adults, but Boxers are halfway there.

Even so, the dog is beginning to understand the essentials of life. Throughout their training, they learned where their belongings are, who you consider friends and foes, and how to handle a day’s timetable.

Despite being a rather large dog, this Boxer looks young, has a puppy mindset with friskiness, and so on. Your puppy will jump around and act silly, and it should weigh between 40 to 55 pounds. On the lower end will be the females, on the higher end, the males.

The chest is still comparatively narrow, notwithstanding the slim body structure. The average adult will gain 15 to 20 pounds (6.8 to 9 kg) before it reaches the age of one year. They will grow in height. Physically, you will notice the spreading of the chest, a revealing sign of an adult two-year-old.

18 Months Old

It is a very usual thing for a Boxer dog to look very skinny during a speedy, temporary phase around this mark. Boxers tend to look too slim and have observable ribs between 14 and 22 months of age because of a rapid growth gush. In most cases, this is not a cause for worry.

Two Years Old

At this age, Boxers reach one of the most important milestones among the Boxer growth stages. Boxers are considered adults at the age of two years. Both the dog’s weight and height will be those of an adult. You should switch to adult formula if you are giving them commercial food.

Even older adults can preserve a sense of humor, even though their lively temperament will deliberately change. As a puppy chasing butterflies in the field, you might become the adult looking out for squatters, standing proud and strong.

Five Years Old

It will now take the Boxer longer to age. It is a delightful time for the breed to be active, yet fully trained, as this period is considered to be the most charming among Boxer growth stages. The house has recognized its status by this time.

If the dog is accurately trained, irrespective of family changes (kids going off to college, a new roommate moving in, and so on), they will identify that newcomer place as a Beta to their Alpha human leader.

Seven to Eight Years Old

At the age of seven or eight years old, a Boxer dog is considered a senior. Your vet will declare that your Boxer has become a senior. If it has not been declared, you can still call your Boxer a senior dog, with its distinctive life expectancy being 9 to 12 years. Elderly care requirements should be addressed by identifying this transition.

From a once-a-year appointment to twice a year, consistent sessions with the vet will increase. There will be changes once again to the diet, this time leading to one that is higher in fiber, but lower in fat. Fiber helps dogs that are not as active in maintaining a healthy weight. It also aids in digestion.

The general rule is that an older dog may not bear puppies or young children as well as a younger one. Most owners have set up a cot, bed, or pad in a quiet corner of the room as a nominated area for their senior Boxers to withdraw to if they wish.

The kidney function will be checked as part of an aged screening. Condensed kidney function in Boxer dogs is very common and it should be treated with a lower protein diet. A senior formula will also be added to the vitamin and mineral supplement. Senior Boxers still love walking for exercise, going to the beach, and so on despite the senior age tag.

12 Years Old

Boxers generally live between 9 and 12 years old. So this period is considered last among the boxer growth stages. Most senior dogs have been dispensed with some health problems at this age. Dogs of this age are expected to suffer from arthritis.

If your dog is used to climbing up on your bed or couch, steps and ramps may make movement easier.