Dog breed · Working
Boxer
A boisterous, long-adolescent guardian that adores its people and rarely stops moving until middle age.
Large10–12 yearsGermanyNeeds more space
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Working
- Origin
- Germany
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 25–32 kg (55–70 lb)
- Height
- 53–63 cm
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Short and tight
- Temperament
- ExuberantPlayfulDevotedClownish
History
Developed in Germany from the Bullenbeisser hunting mastiff and English Bulldog in the late 1800s.
Appearance
Square, muscular and short-coated, in fawn or brindle, often with white markings.
Exercise and activity
At least ninety minutes daily with play and training; keep exercise moderate in heat.
Care and grooming
Minimal grooming; provide coats in cold weather and shade in hot weather.
Health considerations
- Boxer cardiomyopathy
- Aortic stenosis
- Mast cell tumours and lymphoma
- Hip dysplasia
- Degenerative myelopathy