One of the best breeds of all time 

He didn't cheat death, he charmed him by being adorable.

He has my favorite dog look, that being “I don’t know why I’m here, I’m just happy to be included.”

I was gifted a boxer by my grandparents for my tenth birthday, as my first "real" pet. We named her Tasha after Boris & Natasha, as the (admittedly terrible) live-action Rocky & Bullwinkle movie had recently released. She was the love of my life. She went through puberty and all its ups and downs with me; she went through the death of the same grandparents who gave her to me, with me; she survived high school with me, and came with me when I moved out of my hometown and went to college; she served as the ring-bearer in my wedding. She was very smart, and seemingly convinced she was human...I once caught her sitting on a chair on my parents' pool deck, not on her haunches like a normal dog, but flat on her butt, with one front leg propped up on the armrest. She had problems with small, cancerous masses several times in her life, the earliest being when she was around six. But the four or five of those she had were all just under her skin and very easily removed. Cancer was what took her in the end anyway, though...Whether is was metastatic from one of her skin lesions, or a new cancer all its own, I will never know, but one day she just collapsed. The next day, the vet did exploratory surgery and discovered a mass the size of a baseball latched to her spine. There was nothing they could do; they put her down that same day. She was quite old, for a boxer. She lived 13 and a half wonderful years. She died in February, 2013. She would have been 14 that June. I have owned and lost another boxer since then, (who also beat the average, living to be 11), and now I have a little blind mutt who is almost 8. As much as I love the latter two dogs, Tasha was the greatest, most wonderful dog I've ever known, and may ever know. She was the glue that held my life together throughout my adolescence and early adulthood. I still miss her every day. She made me laugh and smile like no human has ever been able to. Her little wiggling nub of a tail and the in-constant-motion butt it was attached to never failed to make me grin. I miss the little things like that. This is a long story for a comment. But boxers are wonderful. Dogs in general are amazing. I wish humans were more like them.

The energy of duracell.....the face of a squashed ham....the body of a sprinter...and the coordination of a blind hamster.....the best breed in the world!

"They got their name from the distinct way that they play." Yea they probably should have been called the nut puncher then.

"I spray him down in our-" Cooper: "So you have chosen.... hugz"

“Boxers tilt their heads side to side just to hear the marble roll back and forth” is probably my favorite comment I’ve seen about them. My goofy boxer would always slam her head on cabinets and walls as she was turning around, not a thought or awareness or worry or care. I miss my silly girl

My Boxer, Bruno, was the joy of my life. I had him for 8 amazing years and then cancer took him in just a few short months. I couldn’t make it through this video without tears streaming down my face, and he’s been gone for many years. That is how much you will love a Boxer. It will be for life.

My father never cared about dogs until we took in a friend-of-a-friend's senior boxer. He went gaga over that dog. He seemed genuinely happy about something for the first time in years. She died from liver cancer 6 months later. But he kept the happiness she gave him and now we've got a 2-year-old pit mix he dotes on just as much.

I had a boxer named Lucy, she was literally the sweetest, kindest and most love giving dog we ever had in our family. I miss her everyday… I almost never see my father crying, but when Lucy passed, it hit him really hard. He placed a photo of her on our fridge and wrote with a pen “Lucy, the loveliest dog ever”. Every time me and my brother went to play with her, we always sang “Lucy in the sky with diamonds” and now she really is ❤️

Thanks for adding the heartbreak caveat. I love boxers. My family had one. Old dude lived to 14, but developed a heart murmur and just went downhill immediately. We let him go. When we started crying, instead of worrying about the vet and everything going on with himself, all he cared about was getting us to stop crying. These dogs are magic.

We had a boxer for almost 7 years. She was the most loyal, loving girl I’ve ever met. I remember trying to walk her for the first time and she fussed the whole way, so when I was out of view of my house I picked her up and tucked her in my sweater and walked around the neighborhood. When she was finally confident enough to walk, we went everywhere together. Our favorite place was the creek. We jumped into the spring and swam summer after summer. Sometimes she would get out and roam the neighborhood, and I would sit and angrily wait on the porch for her return, though it never lasted long when I saw her sweet face running towards me. I left home for college and I wasn’t able to visit. She stopped eating which was odd for her since she was a fantastic eater. The vet said she was probably just depressed due to some recent changes in our family and she would get better with time. She never did. My mom continued to care for her for months but her health was declining rapidly and we just couldn’t understand why. She went out into the yard one afternoon and found my girl lying in the grass, unable to stand. They rushed her to the emergency vet, only to find that she was riddled with cancer and it was too far gone. My mom’s call to tell me that my girl had to be put down was the hardest call I’d ever received. I felt like I couldn’t breathe or swallow, and all I remember saying is “what?” She called me on FaceTime, and I didn’t recognize my dog. She was so skinny and lifeless, and the joy I had always seen when I looked into her eyes was gone. I started booking a flight home and begging my mom to hold off until I got there, but the more I looked at her the more I realized she was so tired of fighting and I had to let her go. I told her I loved her so many times until she took her last breath. I remember feeling the most intense, crushing pain inside my chest like someone was squeezing all the air from my lungs. I regret not going home before she passed. It’s been almost 3 years and it hasn’t gotten any easier. I can’t look at pictures of her without feeling so much guilt. For months after she passed I prayed that she’d visit me, or send me a sign that she’d crossed over and was finally free of her suffering. I have yet to see that sign. Lou, I miss you so much. You were the best girl. I hope the rainbow bridge takes you to the most beautiful spring on the warmest summer day, so you can jump in again and again. ❤️

I love boxers. I've known them as "the eternal puppy," because they don't seem to ever grow up. Each one I've known has been playful in old age, just like when they were pups. Sometimes even hurting their self with their own excitement. Glad to see that this one has made it through some hardship.

I have a boxer, he's 7 years old and he has skin cancer. We are doing everything we can for him. He's one of the best dogs I've ever had, boxers are great.

As a boxer owner I can verify that they are indeed "Slobber Monsters".

Re: “heartbreak breeds”: I feel like if a dog breed is *so* well known for its health issues, something seriously needs to be done about the breed standards :/ (also extreme brachy breeds in general, crazy cancer rates in goldens, hip displasia in shepherds, etc)

"And take a moment to enjoy his Happy Hoodie look." Honestly, he looked more concerned than happy.

I love how he watched you trim his nails. He was like "whoa whatcha doing there". Too cute.

Boxers are the Ultimate best friend.

What a handsome, well behaved boy. "Wags his little nubbin" love that line. Excellent video.

Cooper is a good boy that must be protected at all costs 😭🙏

I gave a thumbs up at Cooper’s Happy Hoodie face. HE’S SO PRECIOUS!

I am on my 11th and 12th Boxers, they are rescues, and I wouldn't have it any other way. They break my heart, but they make me laugh and I am a better person because of them.

I literally laughed out loud at his happy hoodie look.

That one dislike is probably from cooper's cancer. Exes are bitter ig

Vanessa, you ought to make a calendar with 12 of the funniest happy hoody pictures and add that to your merch.

The cooper hug at the end was priceless 😢😢😢

I had a Boxer named Buffy. I miss her so much. I swear she was a human being. I feel her spirit with me always. ... literally tearing up now❤️😭

"they're bravery made them stand out." Me looking at my boxer who panicked when a leaf flew by in the wind earlier.

I had a boxer growing up! She lived until she was about 11 years old

I have a 9 year old boxer named Marley, everything you said about the breed is spot on. Especially the part where as soon as you were done the boxer has to take a 60 second water break 😂

Having owned a boxer myself the head tilt gets me everytime, i love them so much

I know I'm going to catch a lot of flack for saying this, but Cooper has the BEST Happy Hoodie look so far. This is a request for Cooper to be to the next t-shirt.

"Their bravery trait..." I'm not doubting your historical knowledge, girl, but I have literally seen a Boxer be scared of its own shadow. 😂

if i'd known the dog i was bringing home was a boxer, i might not have adopted him. all of the hitting with his paws, his terrible singing voice, the constant need to be by my side, the way he has to test the rules every day are all things that would've turned me away from him but are now some of my favorite things about my Finn. we thought he was just a pit bull when we adopted him, but now that im learning more about the breed, it's shocking nobody at the rescue knew he was a boxer!! they are such a unique and lovable breed

So happy to see that I’m not the only one. I had one for 12 happy years and often people were amazed how human he was. And how a kisser too.

My family has owned 2 boxers and both of them were/are so so sweet. Their current girl loves stuffed toys and likes to bring me the toy I gave her when I come to visit. She’s such a goofy little sweetheart

Boxer “mutts” are a great way to get all that Boxer personality without so many of the health issues! I have a twelve year old Boxer/god knows what mix; they’re hilarious and still fit as a fiddle.

He makes me think of my boxer Vinny, who had fallen victim to cancer at 6 nearly a decade ago, he was the best dog I have ever met, and I'm just glad I got to make him as happy as I was to have him

What an absolute sweetheart. Cooper is so calm. Not to mention just perfect💙♥️

My boxer died from heart failure when she was only 8 years old. That was 20 years ago, I still miss her!... and now im crying thinking of how good of a dog and companion she was. Dag nammit! 😭

"Bullenbeißer" means "bullbiter" in english. Fun fact: In Germany people call policemen "bulls" as an insult. So practically "Bullenbeißer" could also mean "Copbiter"

I have an 8 year old female Boxer named Xena and my husband and I absolutely adore her. We call her our third child! She never fails to keep us entertained. My whole extended family loves her too and expects us to bring her to family reunions every year. She is a wonderful ambassador for her breed!

I lost my mother a few years back and took on her boxer puppy. He had a cancerous lump removed earlier this year and it scared me to death. So is nice to see this absolute star in your video. Keep up the good work.

It's incredible that he had never been professionally groomed before. He was so well behaved!

Death took one look at him and said, "He's a good boy. He has to live".

'The happy hoodie look' - Cooper's look said it all, "DO NOT SHOW THIS TO ANYONE!"

8-10...and yet my Lola was with me for 12 years. That was over 20 years ago and I still miss her dearly, she was a great dog.

Girl With The Dogs: "This dog cheated death." Death: *"Yo, what the-"*

That was his first grooming appt?!? Wow! What a well behaved boy. So cute I could die from the happy hoodie smooshie face!😍😍😍

Of all the dogs you've had on your channel, Vanessa, Cooper might be the cutest. Look at his face. And Boxer hugs are the best hugs. He's such a sweetheart.

His happy hoodie look is literally the cutest thing I've seen on this channel so far.

The way he slightly recoils at the sound of each nail being clipped 😂

My aunt and uncle had a boxer in the 60s and anyone alive then STILL talks about how great she was. Ming was part of the family for sure... more missed than some humans lol

My boxer Elvis passed away last january, with cancer, at 12 years old. The best dog I've ever owned, I miss my friend so much

I've had 2 white boxers. 1 was born deaf and the other wasn't. My deaf one was a great chicken guard dog. My other one just passed away on Christmas eve. He was the most loving dog I'd ever seen. Never met a stranger and he was more well known in my apartment complex than I am.

1:06 - "Fortunately for us, Cooper is still here to make us all smile." Then why am I fighting back tears when I heard that?

It is hard to go to a breed that isn't a boxer after having one. They're so goofy and will make you laugh every day.

I have a boxer mix and have never been so in love. What a good boyyyyy this little guy was!!!

I have a 6 year old Boxer Niece. Her name is Stelle (pronounced Stella). She is such a sweetie pie. I call her my baby, and I love it when I get to visit with her, and have my Stelle time.

We just lost our Boxer, Lucy, on Friday. We were so lucky to have her for 13 years. She was the goodest girl.

My grandparents had a boxer named Boswell. He was so smart and sweet, but when we had to ride in the back seat with him, we argued over who got the slobbering or the farting end. 😆

One of our precious Boxer girls lived to almost 12 years of age. We recently lost our sweet girl Lucy after just 6 YOA to cancer. I still tear up when I see old pictures of her. Our current Boxer is 4 MOA. She has a UTI that I pray will clear up. Boxers inspite of having some medical problems bring so much joy to their owners. Thanks for an informative video.

Best 3 minutes and thirty-seven seconds of my day! Still mourning losing my 10 yr. old Boxer Max close to 2 yrs. ago. Somehow watching Boxer videos like this makes him come to life for me. Especially the nubbin wagging! Thank you so much!

It’s like they know that they have a short time with us so they squeeze as much love as possible into it

My pitbull doubled his expected life span, lived to be 16, hope these pups do the same

I lost 2 boxers to cancer and still can't get over their deaths. I have kept lots of dogs but the love of a boxer is beyond all the love that the whole universe can give.

I have had 5 boxers (only 1 was NOT a rescue) and it is so true they are a wonderful breed. I was never a small breed lover but for some odd reason, I agreed to adopt a miniature poodle from a friend's litter. My Dusty Marie lived nearly 15 years and passed two months ago. 😭 She was an extraordinary girl but I am still too broken to get another one. Dogs are such a gift.

Hi Copper, you’re such a strong dog both physically and mentally overcoming your health concerns! Handsome too! Gooo Cooper!

2:56 He was hugging you on a job well done

Absolutely the most protective dog breeds ever, truly man’s best friend

Having had 3 boxers I can say they are the best. Very good traveling companions. Very smart, funny, loyal, protective and sensitive.

i love this community of wonderful animal lovers, those who realize these wonderful animals arent just pets, but companions

"Slobber off your ceilings" explains a lot about visiting one of my friend's houses as a little kid and her mom was on a stepladder looking exasperated at said ceiling, Chloe the boxer running amok outside in the yard.

My favorite breed! They ARE the perfect dog.

A breed of my heart. Ive had my heart shattered to pieces, twice, by two of these beautiful goons. 😔💔

They really are such sweethearts. My brother and his wife had one (He died damn near 8 years ago) called Vincent and his weirdest behavior was that any kind of fabric was something to lie on (spare socks included) and if you were on the ground, he was going to come stand over you. The first day I met him, I sat at the base of my brother's big chair instead of on it, and Vincent came and just...made a canopy of himself. He was also very vocal, and could make sounds that sounded an awful lot like a very mournful "no" or "MUHMAH". We used to joke that my brother would teach him how to speak so he could tell intruders to "GET OUT OF THIS HOOOOUUUUUSEEE". I don't know what killed him, but it was a slow sad ride downhill.

I am in the eleventh year of my second Boxer. I am very fortunate that my first, who was a backyard breeder situation, and maybe not very pure in her lines , lived to fourteen. They are delightful! We got our Lucy when she was four and had to be rehomed because she and her brother knocked over their elderly neighbor. Her brother was deemed dangerous and put down, but we never had a second of trouble with her. I could tell stories of she and our children for an hour. They were 6-9-11 when we got her, the perfect ages to have a Boxer. They can be stubborn and food fixated, and the only downside is they don’t live forever!

I used to deliver medicine to nursing homes, and one had gotten a boxer puppy that loved me because I brought him treats. Eventually I got put on a different route and didn't get to see little buddy for a year. A year later I ended up going back to that nursing home and buddy was so excited to see me that he grabbed his bed and tried to follow me out the door with it. I fell in love with boxers that day.

There should be a TV dog crime drama called, “Cooper and the Meatball”. I would watch that. Lol.

Ha he’s certainly looking happy in his happy hoodie 🤣🤣🤣

ABSOLUTELY beautiful Cooper.... a 1000 more times. I could tell he was a sweet dog before I watched his groom session.

Boxers are amazing. They’re silly and funny. He looks like ET with the towel on his ears 🥰

“Heartbreak breed”?! That’s the same reason why I would not want a Great Dane, loving giants that are only with us for a little while. Heartbreak indeed.

so sweet, lost my boy last December to heart condition. Luckily we got 10 years with him.

Beautiful animal. Well behaved.

I had a boxer named Arthur. Smartest dog I've ever owned. Died of heart disease. He would wag his whole body when I came home!

He did so well for it being his first grooming appt.

My Boxer baby is 4.. his name is Tyson, best dog EVER..so good with our kids.. he gives hugs and kisses to everyone, and anyone that sits the couch becomes his personal seat...he's completely unaware he's not a human🤣💕🐶

Awww Cooper you were such a good boy for your first groom!

The most joyful hello and the most heartbreaking goodbye ...❤💔

I had one for 14 years and saw my two children come to this world and played with them . Still today cry missing him , he was the best in every way 😊

Happy hoodie faces are my favorites 😂

Boxers are the best. My Molly girl was 13 when she died. I miss her everyday

I had a boxer that lived up to 10 years old and died a calm painless death sleeping in the living room. She was a big sweetheart

Owned 3 boxers in my lifetime, did 7 years of RSPCA volunteering too, and I can entirely agree that when it comes to boxers, no other dog comes even close when it comes to the idea of "human like" personality.

My boxer passed away 3 months ago, we are yet to get over it. They are the best ! RIP Bosco

Hes such a good boy!! I love boxers! I grew up with them. My parents are old now and they got their first boxer in -72 They have a 6 yo now.

I remember losing my baby Rocky. He was a full bred boxer and he was the goofiest boy in the world. I sadly had to put him down due to seizures and he would be very scared. I miss him more than anything. He and I grew up together and sadly we put him down on my 13 birthday.

Happy tears here. I grew up with a brindle boxer mix. Best dog we ever had. He used to play fetch with himself. We lost him at 6 to aggressive bone cancer. I miss that good boy.