1. Inteligence
1.1. Has a not very smart looking appearance
1.1.1. "A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance,"
1.2. Wasn't very smart in general
1.2.1. "and in fact he was not of first-rate intelligence, but he was universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work."
2. Physical traits
2.1. White stripe down his nose
2.1.1. "A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance,"
2.2. very strong
2.2.1. "When the boulder began to slip and the animals cried out in despair at finding themselves dragged down the hill, it was always Boxer who strained himself against the rope and brought the boulder to a stop."
3. Characteristics
3.1. determined
3.1.1. "He had, he said, only one real ambition left-to see the windmill well underway before he reached the age of retirement."
3.2. kind-hearted
3.2.1. "I have no wish to take life, not even human life"
3.3. devoted
3.3.1. "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right."
4. Relationship with pigs
4.1. looks up to them
4.1.1. "Ah, that is different!" said Boxer. "If Comrade Napoleon said it, it must be right."
4.2. obeys them when orders are given
4.2.1. "Squealer made excellent speeches on the joy of service and the dignity of labor, but the other animals found more inspiration in Boxer's strength and his never failing cry of "I will work harder!"
4.3. fights by their side
4.3.1. "But the most terrifying spectacle of all was Boxer, rearing up on his hind legs and striking out with his great iron-shod hoofs like a stallion."