Origin:
Square-jawed and muscular, the Boxer is the George Clooney of the dog world, a hunk with a sense of humor and an underlying sweetness.

Boxers were recognized first as St. Bernards in 1895 in Munich. Later they were recognized a year later as the American Boxer, and have now been labeled the 7th most popular breed in the United States.

Expected Adult Weight:
60 - 70 lbs.

Expected Adult Height at the Shoulder:
21 - 25 inches.

Expected Life Span:
10 - 12 years.

The typical Boxer is intelligent, alert, and fearless, yet friendly. He's loyal to his family and loves to play with them. Also, he is very gentle with children and good in blending in with the family!

The Boxer is smooth Coated
Regular Grooming Frequency:
Seasonal grooming is required.
Regular nail trim should be done about every 5 weeks.
Bathing is needed to ensure less shedding, especially around the season change.
At Home Grooming Tools:
Curry brush

Boxers are great family companions, as long as you provide them with the physical and mental training as well as mental stimulation. Standard training for this breed is both fun and fairly easy due to their eagerness to learn.

If you're willing and able to provide them with adequate exercise in the form of walks or runs, they can even adapt to apartment living, so long as they are able to be close to their beloved people.