Furthermore, they are good at rescue dog work and helping the disabled. So, they can be good service dogs.
As puppies, these dogs are quite clownish. This is a behavior they maintain into their adult years. They love attention and like to play a lot.
True to her namesake, the Boxer dog likes to play by standing on her hind legs and moving her front paws in a batting or “boxing” fashion. The name “Boxer” supposedly comes from this.