Boxer
Breed Profile
Group: Working
Origin: Germany
Colour: Tan with White and Black
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Boxers are playful, exuberant and inquisitive.
Owner's Guide
Boxers are exuberant, energetic, playful and agile. They are good-natured and friendly to all, although proper socialization is needed to ensure they are tolerant of other dogs.
Originally bred: to hang on to the nose of large game until hunters arrived.
Special characteristics
The Boxer is tenacious, agile and playful.
Exercise requirements
High. Loves to do everything at speed.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children playful, exuberant (may be too much for very young children)
other pets good if raised with them
strangers friendly if well socialized
unfamiliar dogs can be problematic unless well socialized
Perfect owner
Experienced, active, affectionate families who will enjoy an exuberant, responsive dog and who have enough time and energy for exercise, play and training.
Potential problems
Tends to be aggressive to unfamiliar dogs unless well socialized.
This dog's shortened nose can make breathing difficult, and it is likely to snore. Their loose jowls can lead to a lack of saliva control.
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