Best dog food for boxers (2018’s top 5 picks)

First off, we must note that Boxers have a certain physique to them as well as a unique lifestyle that"s not existent among other dog breeds.

Boxers are strong, muscular dogs of medium-large sizes that like to spend a decent amount of time during the day being active and moving around.

An average Boxer dog will weigh around 50-70 lbs and stand around 20-25 inches tall. Of-course, that"s referring to the male Boxer dogs, as the female Boxer dogs will generally weigh less and stand a bit shorter.

So, to be able to maintain these high energy expenditure levels and maintain their muscular physique, Boxers need more calories from their diet than other dog breeds that don"t have such a muscular body and/or aren"t as physically active.

Generally speaking, an average adult Boxer dog will need around 1100-1500 calories, which is just about average considering a dog this size and weight.

If you"ve got a Boxer dog that"s REALLY physically active all day long, is used for some jobs a work dog would do or is involved in extensive training, then you could expect your Boxer to need somewhere along the lines of 2200 calories at certain times to make up for all that.

With that being said, at the end of the day, these caloric estimates are only ESTIMATES that depend on a whole bunch of factors that differ between one Boxer to another.

Before you go ahead and design a specific diet for your Boxer dog or puppy, or decide on a specific number of calories you want to feed them in a day"s time, please talk to your veterinarian about this because they will best be able to determine what YOUR Boxer"s exact dietary needs are.

Without proper veterinary consultation regarding this issue, and if you don"t have a proper dietary plan for your Boxer that has been designed/approved by a professional, it"s really easy to get your Boxer to overeat like crazy (because large, active dogs like these LOVE to eat), and this will only lead to dangerous health problems such as obesity, diabetes, joint problems and cardiovascular diseases.

Besides these issues, you can directly tell (most of the times) if a dog food is going to be high-quality and appropriate for your Boxer right from the ingredients list on the bag.

Protein

Fat

Similar to protein, fat is also a very important part of your dog"s diet and should definitely not be overlooked.

Not only does supplying your Boxer with adequate levels of fat ensure that they"re able to keep up their daily activity levels and not feel lethargic throughout the day, adequate fat levels also help with things like improving your dog"s coat condition, keeping it shiny and preventing excessive shedding.

It"s often recommended that you feed your Boxer a diet that consists of around 10-15 fat levels, while some dog foods may even contain up to 30 fat levels.

Your Boxer will probably be requiring less amounts of fat in their diet than other dog breeds, because they have a relatively short coat that doesn"t need that much fat levels to keep healthy.

The last thing you want to do is give your Boxer more fat than its body needs, as that will put it at risk of health problems such as pancreatitis and obesity.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are also vital in your Boxer"s dietary regimen, but the key is in choosing dog food that contains only the highest-quality, complex carbohydrate foods, and not carbohydrates that are packed with sugar.

The good kind of carbohydrates (the complex-carbohydrate type of foods) can go a long way in helping your Boxer with their digestive system and keeping their energy levels up the entire day to cope with their relatively high activity levels.

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