Despite appearances, boxers are energetic, athletic, and tremendously playful dogs. They might seem scary at first, but don’t let their looks deceive you.

Forget about their history as fighting dogs, too. Boxers possess an instinct to protect the family, and they can be wonderful family dogs.

Here are 20 photos of the boxers’ soft side. Enjoy!

I’ve taken up gymnastics, so what?!

Bubba doesn’t know what to do in a car when his bed isn’t there
byu/thekenturner inaww

The dog’s name is Bubba, and he seems to be completely confused about what to do in a car when his seat is not inside. We must admit that Bubba’s creative yoga pose seems interesting. Perfect for losing belly fat, isn’t it?!

You need a hat!

My dad has just figured out how to use the front camera. This is the first picture he sent.
byu/RickyMEME inaww

The photo description says that this boxer’s parent has just figured out how to use the front camera. What a perfect pose to capture to break the ice?! At least his head is warm during the winter days.

Growing up requires a lot of space!

“We’re gonna need a bigger seat.”
byu/IIStaySchemin inaww

The adorable boxer is so used to sit in his dad’s lap when on public transport that he doesn’t realize that he’s getting a lot bigger. Just look him in that bag, though. What an adorable baby?! He’s comfortable and cozy, and the world is such a great place for him.

I love my round, green toy! Oh, you call that ball?!

My parents boxer with her favorite ball
byu/Captain_Rocketbeard inaww

The girl posted a photo of her parents’ boxer sporting his favorite ball around the house. Check out that contrast of colors. The dog is black, and the ball is neon green. The two make a perfect combination!

If it fits, I’ll sit!

Well, the baby’s lap doesn’t quite fit this persistent boxer, but he’s trying to make himself comfortable anyway. We love the baby’s confused face. It happens when you take the “sitting” part in “babysitting” quite literally.

I’m not ready to go home!

My friends dog is not happy about leaving the dog park early!
byu/hawk-queen infunny

Here we have a dog that’s not too happy about leaving the dog park early. Judging by the car, it’s about to rain. The dog would probably get all wet and muddy, but hey – it sounds like fun!

Oh, it smells divine!

I took a picture of my Boxer enjoying a ditch full of daisies.
byu/ONESIXEIGHTTERD inaww

Have you ever seen a boxer enjoying the smell of daisies? No?! Well, here’s a chance for you to fully appreciate such a lovely photo of a dog who would be an excellent perfume tester. Maybe one day, who knows?!

Derpitude at its best!

There are three dogs in the photo, and they all pose funnily. However, the winner is the white boxer, whose facial expression is hilarious. Note that his eyes are in two different colors. He had to win the derp contest!

Partners in crime!

Take a look at their scared faces! The ay is all about “I won’t snitch you if you don’t say a thing!” Who could be mad at them?! At least they got to enjoy the happy meal!

Look at my library!

The pose is incredible! We bet that it was a spontaneous moment and that the owner had the luck to have the camera by his side. The boxer sits like he owns the place. So funny! Imagine if dogs could read! We wonder what their favorite genre would be!

I’ve got your back!

A baby goat and a boxer seem to have an unlikely but beautiful friendship. The dog looks like an older brother who’s looking around the place, and he’ll take care of all the bullies. Who dares to mess with the little one now?!

Does this look like some dog-pretzel to you?!

We’re trying to figure out from which angle to look at this boxer. He’s sleeping in such an unusual pose, and it is hard to believe that he feels comfortable. Then again, we don’t know, and we haven’t tried it yet. Maybe it’s phenomenal!

Chilling in the shallow water!

This is what she does in the shallow, she stands there…Lol
byu/emily0097 infunny

We find this photo hilarious for no particular reason. It’s everything. The boxer’s facial expression, the way she’s standing in the water as if she’s waiting for something. Puppies are unmatched when it comes to making us laugh. If we didn’t know better, we would guess that this lady is waiting for her aerobic water class to begin.

Can your dog come outside and play? Please?

Neighbor’s dog comes to the back door and just looks around inside for my dog when he wants him to come out and play.
byu/1337Scott inaww

One Reddit user posted this photo explaining that it’s his neighbor’s dog who loves to stand glued to the window until he lets his dog go out and play. It’s a brilliant strategy; we must hand it to him.

Ma appetite is my manicure!

https://imgur.com/Y1KNi3o

We want to introduce you to the goofiest boxer ever. He likes to keep his paws inside his mouth. That’s how he gets his nails done. Have you noticed that most boxers like to lay down in a weird pose?! Who would have known that they’re so restless?

It will be a lovely friendship!

New best friend.
byu/flowbotronic inaww

The way this boxer looks at his tiny, new friend shows that the two are going to have such a special bond. We’re convinced that boxers are kind, loyal, and very protective because of photos like this one.

Leonardo loves to watch fishes!

Someone posted my dog, Leonardo, and he made it to front page. I just want everyone to know he was my dog, so here is more pics!
byu/Senyin inaww

The owner posted a photo of his dog looking at fishes. He seems so calm, but we wouldn’t want to get on his wrong side. Anyway, it’s perfectly understandable. Watching how little fishes swim around can be an excellent form of relaxation.

A boxer in his boxers!

I didn’t think I could laugh any harder…until she started snoring. World, here’s my Boxer Reba.
byu/philiphergastank inaww

Not only did this boxer go after her owner into the bathroom, but she had to jump in his boxers, too. We’ve never seen anything quite like this, and we spilled our coffee when the man wrote that she fell asleep and started snoring inside.

A philosopher!

I’m sure my daddy will be driving into the driveway any minute now…
byu/2coolMark inaww

Are we the only ones who think that this boxer looks like he could be friends with the boxer who’s got the library? They’ve probably read too much Nietzche, and now he’s contemplating!

First time talking to a pretty girl!

Quincy’s first time talking to a girl had mixed results…
byu/ObamasDong inBoxer

The dog is Quincy, and his way to flirt is questionable! Maybe he’s trying to say to this beautiful lady: “Ssshh, let our hearts do the talking!” No, that would be too cheesy.

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