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A Boxer Is Standing Right in the Middle of a Toppled Bookshelf

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The bookshelf is empty and the floor is full, with a wide-eyed Boxer standing at the center. A fawn dog named Rocky stares into the lens with his broad, wrinkled forehead, black mask and round eyes, as if frozen in the middle of a very bad idea. Dozens of paperbacks lie open on the floor around his paws, pages splayed, and the shelf leans behind him with just a few books still hanging on.

Boxers are playful, energetic dogs with a lot of muscle and an even bigger sense of humor. They are often called the clowns of the dog world because they stay puppy-like for years. They are strong and can be clumsy when excited, which means a bounce at the wrong moment can knock things over. Daily exercise, training and games are important for keeping a Boxer calm indoors.

A toppled bookcase can be dangerous, both for the dog and for the people nearby, so it is smart to secure tall furniture to the wall, especially in homes with active dogs. If your dog gets hurt or seems shaken, call your vet. Make sure your pet has safe toys, and keep favorite books on higher shelves.

Rocky holds his wide-eyed stare, a bookworm of a different kind. He may not have read a single page, but he certainly made the library more exciting.

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