German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Overview
The boxer is exemplary in its combination of stylish elegance with strength and agility. It is square-proportioned with good substance and musculature. Its stride is free and ground-covering, with proud carriage. Its head is distinctive, with a broad, blunt muzzle and alert expression. Its coat is short and shiny. It is perfectly suited to serve as a working watchdog.
The boxer is playful, exuberant, inquisitive, attentive, demonstrative, devoted and outgoing; it is a perfect companion for an active family. It can be stubborn, but it is sensitive and responsive to commands. It may be aggressive toward strange dogs, but it is generally good with other household dogs and pets.
| Size | Medium |
| Height | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | Brindle Fawn White |
| Origin | Germany |
| Classification | Purebred |
| Good Lapcat |
| Good In Apartments |
Boxers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least an average-sized yard. Boxers are temperature sensitive, getting easily overheated and chilling very quickly. |
| Good With Children |
Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Good With Dogs |
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| Good With Cats |
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| Exercise Needs |
An active, athletic breed, Boxers need daily work or exercise, as well as a long brisk, daily walk. They also enjoy fetching a ball or other sessions of play. |
| Trainability |
Moderately Easy Training: The Boxer must be trained not to jump up at people as it is naturally fond of jumping. The Boxer is ideal for various sporting activities because it can be highly trained and learns very quickly. Boxers may be stubborn in learning, but they are responsive to commands. |
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| Playfulness |
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| Grooming Requirements |
Low Maintenance: A soft bristle brush will help keep the coat in good condition. An occasional bath, especially if they are dirty from romping in the outdoors will also keep them looking their best. Their strong nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting and cracking. Their ears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which can result in an infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly. |
| Shedding |
Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Vocalization/Barking |
Occassional |
Boxer Pictures
