As long as they get an appropriate amount of high-quality dog food in accordance with their size and age, they’ll be happy.Įxercise. They tend to stay clean by licking themselves like cats.ĭiet. Boxers aren’t picky when it comes to food. You will not often need to give your boxer a bath. Regular brushing will keep their shedding to a minimum. Generally, you should brush your boxer once a week with a rubber curry brush to get rid of dead hair and dandruff.

Boxers who spend their time snuggling on the couch don’t require as much coat maintenance. The coat is low-maintenance, though outside dogs require more frequent grooming to get the dirt out of their fur. This still manifests in their personality, as demonstrated by their alertness, desire to work, and trainability. In the early days of boxers in Germany, they were hunting dogs. As long as they’re stimulated and doing their job, they’ll be perfectly content. They can be easily trained not to jump if that poses a problem.īoxers have high energy, and they are eager to play and protect. They’re a perfect household protector and friend for a family with children.īe careful, though they like to jump and, due to their size, can pose a problem for older adults and small children. Boxers are incredibly social and affectionate. They are susceptible to several health problems, though, so early treatment is necessary to make sure they live healthy lives. Lifespan. Boxers can live up to 12 years. Their coat can be brindle, fawn, or white with (or without) a variety of markings, including: The boxer coat is short, smooth, and tight-fitting. Their skull is broad and short with a square snout and an underbite.Ĭoat. As descendants of Old English Bulldogs and Bullenbeissers, boxers developed a characteristic skull and jaw shape. Female boxers are between 21.5 and 23.5 inches tall and weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. Male boxers range from 23 to 25 inches tall at the shoulders. Males tend to be taller and heavier than females. Boxers are bigger than their long, skinny legs might suggest. Boxers are a perfect addition to a growing family. Though they were once hunters, they’re now guardian dogs and playful companions.Īlong with their characteristic muzzles and underbites, they’re loyal, loving, smart, and always ready to work.

Boxers are a working breed that originated in Germany.

Boxers & Saints by Gene Luen Yang