Boxer
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 21.5-23.5 in, Males 23-25 in
Weight
Females 50-65 lbs, Males 65-80 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-12 yrs
History
The Boxer originated in Germany in the late 1800's, bred down from the larger Bullenbeisser, or "bull biter". Bullenbeissers were used by noblemen to hunt bear, bison, deer, and wild boar. When the estates were being broken up in the early 1800's and bear hunting was becoming less popular, they were bred with smaller, mastiff-like dogs to produce the modern Boxer. Since then, the Boxer has taken on many jobs, including police dog, war dog, and seeing eye dog.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Boxers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
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Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Common Traits
Goofy, fun-loving, and mischievous
Big-time droolers and snoorers
Enthusiastic and very high energy
Mature slowly, taking a few years to grow out of "puppyhood"
Require lots of affection and can be destructive if left alone for long
Intelligent and somewhat independent- training needs to fun and non-repetitive to hold their interest
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