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Boxer
A playful, muscular breed descended from German bullenbeisser hunting dogs.
♥ Swipe on the BoxerQuick facts
- Origin
- Germany
- Size
- Large
- Energy
- High
- Bred for
- Guarding and bull-baiting
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
- Temperament
- Playful, energetic, loyal
- Exercise
- 75 min/day
- Grooming
- Low
- Shedding
- Medium
- Training
- Moderate
- With children
- Great
- Apartment
- Maybe
Where the Boxer comes from
Boxers descend from German hunting dogs bred to hold big game, and were later used as guards and messenger dogs. The name may come from the way they use their front paws when playing.
Personality and daily life
Playful, energetic and loyal. Boxers stay puppy-like for years, love children, and are protective of their family.
Boxers stay puppy-like for years and adore their families. They need lots of play and do not cope well with heat.
Exercise, grooming and health
Plan on an hour or more of exercise. The short coat needs little grooming. Their flat faces mean heat sensitivity. Heart conditions and cancer are common, so choose a breeder who tests.
Is a Boxer right for you?
Active families with older children and a yard. Not suited to hot climates or very quiet households.
- Great with children
- Easy to groom
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.