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The Boxer is Strong and Loyal

The Boxer was originally bred in Germany from the Bulldog and the Bullenbeisser. It is a medium sized dog with a strong, muscular body and great strength and energy. It is renowned for its loyalty and affectionate behavior to its family and has a strong protective instinct.

These are some of the reasons why the Boxer is one of the most popular breeds in America. The American Kennel Club placed it sixth in the list of most popular breeds registered in 2007.

Adult dogs weigh between sixty and seventy pounds and stand from 22 to 25 inches. Bitches are slightly smaller. The Boxer's coat is short and shiny and the most common colors are tan and brindle, often with white markings on the chest and feet. Shedding of the hair occurs but is not a great problem because of the shortness of the hair. Grooming is easy - little and often is the best method.

Boxers are excellent family dogs, bright and friendly and excellent with children. However, they are excitable and with their great strength and energy they can be too robust for small children, if not trained and socialized properly from an early age.

The Boxer is intelligent and quick to learn but does not respond well to aggressive training. Bred as a working dog, he has an independent nature and will react best to praise and positive reinforcement. Socialization is important, particularly with respect to other dogs, where dominance may be a factor. This is also reflected in their protective and territorial nature and their initial distrust of strangers. The Boxer is an excellent guard dog.

Because of their wide mouth and Bulldog-like features, Boxers are inclined to slobber, especially when excited.

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The average life span of The Boxer is about eleven to fourteen years. As with many breeds, cancer is a common disease, together with heart conditions, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, and degenerative myelopathy; other conditions that may be seen are gastric dilatation and torsion (bloat), intestinal problems, and allergies.

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