::  Home ::  Breed Profile ::  Photos ::  History of the Breed ::  Rescues / Adoption ::  Resources & Links	Boxer Breed Profile Breed Name: Boxer Description: Boxers are medium sized and square built dogs. They are strong and thickly muscled, with a short coat and a docked tail. Boxers are described as people dogs because they do well with children and other family pets. Height: 21-25 inches Weight: 50-80 lbs. Colors: Boxer colors are fawn and brindle with white markings Coat: Boxers have short and smooth coats that lie close to the body. Their coat requires only an occasional brushing. Temperament: The boxer is an energetic, attentive and devoted dog breed who is gentle and patient with children. They behave well with other household pets, but are cautious with strange pets and people which make them good guard dogs. Care and Exercise: Boxers requires low maintenance for grooming. Nails need regular attention. Boxers are an energetic breed who needs lots of exercise either by a walking or a well-fenced yard. The Boxer does well with obedience training Health Issues: The boxer is susceptible to hip dysplasia, cancer (in older dogs), allergies and heart problems Category: Working Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB) Living Environment: Boxers do best when allowed to divide their time between the house and the yard

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