Large Working Group

Boxer

Also called Deutscher Boxer and German Boxer

Great with kids
Needs space

The Boxer is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.

Weight: 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–25 in (55–64 cm)
Life span: 10–12 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: Germany (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Drools sometimes

Temperament

Energetic Fearless Intelligent Loyal Playful Protective

Coat colours

Brindle, fawn and white markings

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)	44–64 lb (20–29 kg)
Height	23–25 in (58–64 cm)	22–24 in (55–60 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)