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Boxer Dog Breed Profile
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General Appearance: Boxer colors are fawn and brindle with white markings, they have short and smooth coats that lie close to the body. Boxers require minimal grooming.
Breed Characteristics: The boxer is renowned from olden times for his great love and faithfulness to his master and household, his alertness, and fearless courage as a defender and protector. They are docile but distrustful of strangers, bright and friendly in play but brave and determined when roused.
Origin: Germany in the 19th Century
Temperament: The Boxer is an active, energetic, attentive and courageous guardian with alert behavior. A firm hand may be required to modify its playful, robust behavior.
Classification: Molossians and Swiss Mountain - Pinscher and Schnauzer and Cattledogs
Height: Males range from 22-25 inches and females range from 21-23 inches
Weight: Typically 66 lbs for a male and 62 lbs for a female
Size: Large
Life Span: 8-10 years
Health Conditions/Concerns: The boxer is susceptible to hip dysplasia, cancer (in older dogs), allergies and heart problems
Good with Children: Gentle and patient with children
Good with other Pets: For the most part they behave well with other household pets, but they are cautious with strange pets and people, which make them good guard dogs.
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