Boxer

Dog Breed Group

Working Dogs 

Origin of Breed

Germany for baiting bulls and as a guard dog. 

Life Expectancy

10 to 12 years 

Color

reddish brown or brindle 

Coat

Short and smooth; no undercoat 

Exercise Needs

Requires daily work or exercise 

Temperament

High energy level, bouncy and playful, even-tempered. Strong and stubborn. Makes an excellent watchdog and will restrain an intr 

Good with Children

Good with children and intensely loyal to its family. 

Grooming Needs

Weekly brushing needed. 

Average Size - Male (in)

22.5 - 25 

Average Size - Female (in)

21 - 23.5 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

53 - 71 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

53 - 71 

Health Issues

The Boxer is subject to heart disease, cancer, stroke, and skin problems. Sinus infections, heatstroke, and breathing difficultiv

Living Conditions

Highly adaptable to both city or country living. 

Breed Description

The Boxer is a smooth-haired working dog breed named for its manner of "boxing" with its sturdy front paws when beginning to fight. The ancestery of the Boxer can be traced back to the mastiff-type dogs which were taken into batttle against the Romans by the Cimbrians, a Germanic tribte. They were originally trained to hunt bear and boar, and then were used as cattle dogs. Because of its reputation for courage, aggressiveness, and intelligence, it has been used in police work but is also valued as a watchdog and companion. It is a trim, squarely built dog with a short, square-shaped muzzle, a black mask on its face, and a shiny short-haired coat of reddish brown or brindle.

Breed Infobits

The Boxer is a smooth-haired working dog breed named for its manner of "boxing" with its sturdy front paws when beginning to fight. The ancestery of the Boxer can be traced back to the mastiff-type dogs which were taken into batttle against the Romans by the Cimbrians, a Germanic tribte. They were originally trained to hunt bear and boar, and then were used as cattle dogs. Because of its reputation for courage, aggressiveness, and intelligence, it has been used in police work but is also valued as a watchdog and companion. It is a trim, squarely built dog with a short, square-shaped muzzle, a black mask on its face, and a shiny short-haired coat of reddish brown or brindle.