The houston boxer's is small and potent. The head is in proportion with
the shape. The snout is short and blunt with a distinct cease. The nose
is large and black with very open nostrils. The jaw has an below bite.
The eyes are dark brown. The ears are set higher, both cropped or stored
natural. When cropped they may be educated to stand up on the head,
tapering to a point. When left all-natural the ears are thin, falling
ahead, laying close to your head. The neck must be round, robust, and
muscular, a without dewlap. The muscular, front legs are straight and
parallel when viewed through the front. The back again legs are
effectively muscled. The tail is set high and generally docked. The AKC
severely penalizes a normal tail, even though nearly all of Europe has
outlawed this practice. Dewclaws are often taken out. The brief, smooth,
close-fitting coat arrives in, fawn, brindle, tan, mahogany, black
typically with white markings. Boxers also are available in a white coat
that cannot be registered with some clubs.