Boxer dog
Large breed active energy Short coat Working Group ๐ŸŒ Germany ๐Ÿ† #11 most popular

Boxer

Bright, Fun-Loving, Active

A well-made Boxer in peak condition is an awesome sight. A male can stand as high as 25 inches at the shoulder; females run smaller. Their muscles ripple beneath a short, tight-fitting coat. The dark brown eyes and wrinkled forehead give the face an alert, curious look. The coat โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 15โ€“80 lbs (6.8โ€“36.29 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 21.5โ€“25" ๐ŸŽ‚ 10โ€“12 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #48 (Average)

Boxer Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

80%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

100%

Coat Type

Short coat

Weekly Brushing

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#48
Intelligence
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8.8yr
Avg lifespan
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$16K
Lifetime cost
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$466/yr
Annual food
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Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
4
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: eye, nerve, heart problems

Expert Picks for Boxers

โญ Top Pick Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

dog food

Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.8

Best overall large breed food โ€” consistent quality at a fair priceโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

beds

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best cooling bed โ€” essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

grooming

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6

The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ€” nothing removes undercoatโ€ฆ

Boxer Care Tips

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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.

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Very sociable and people-oriented โ€” early socialization keeps friendliness well-directed.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 2 โ€” Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molosser and Swiss Mountain Dogs

Section

Molossers en berghonden

Status

recognized