How to Groom a Boxer Dog

The even-tempered boxer is an easy dog to groom. These medium-sized dogs have double, extremely short-haired coats. Their shiny, smooth coats lie flat and tight and appear in colors of brindle, fawn and red, with white markings around the stomach, chest, feet and face.

Things You'll Need

  • Natural bristle brush
  • Ear cleansing solution
  • Cotton pads
  • Blunt-nosed scissors
  • Blending shears
  • Dog shampoo
  • Rubber brush
  • Blow dryer
  • Hard rubber brush
  • Coat whitener
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Instructions

    • 1

      Give your boxer a quick brush every day with a natural bristle brush to keep shedding to a minimum.

    • 2

      Check ears every one or two weeks for dirt, wax buildup and mites. When needed, clean ears with a cotton pad moistened with a few drops of ear cleansing solution.

    • 3

      Trim hairs around your boxer's ears using blunt-nosed scissors every two months or when needed.

    • 4

      Use blending shears to trim stray hair growing into different colored patches every month or two.

    • 5

      Bathe only as needed. Boxers typically clean themselves like cats, so all you have to do is shampoo him when he's dirty, using a rubber brush to loosen shedding hair.

    • 6

      Dry your boxer with a blow dryer, using your hand or a hard rubber brush to remove excess hair.

    • 7

      Apply a coat whitener to any of your pet's discolored white markings. A boxer's oily coat has the tendency to retain dirt.