Boxer
Brindle boxers with natural and cropped ears
Alternative names
German Boxer Deutscher Boxer
Country of origin
Germany
Classification
FCI: Group 2 Section 2 AKC: Working ANKC: Group 6 (Utility) CKC: Group 3 - Working Dogs KC(UK): Working NZKC: Utility UKC: Guardian Dogs
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

Boxers are a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. Boxers can be almost completely white, but these are rare and have a tendency to be deaf. They were developed in Germany in the mid-1800s.

Cropping of the tail and ears remains popular, although it is now prohibited in most European breed standards.

An adult boxer typically weighs about 31 kg and is about 58 cm tall at the withers.

Boxers are an energetic and playful breed and tend to be very good with children. It's best if obedience training is started early since they also have a strong personality and therefore can be harder to train when older.

Health issues

Boxers are more likely to get tumors than most breeds and also have sensitive skin.