| Boxer |
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| Grooming |
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| Trainability |
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| Watchdog |
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| Suitability w/children |
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| Origin | Original Function |
| 1800s Germany | Bullbaiting |
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| Family | Average Weight | Average Height |
| AKC Working | 50 to 80 pounds | 21 to 25 inches |
| UKC Guardian |
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| Ave Life Span | Coat Variations | Color Variations |
| 12 years | Short, smooth coat | Fawn, brindle or white. |
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| Temperment |
| Boxers are very active, playful breeds. They make a great family pet and are very responsive to commands. They generally get along well with other dogs, but their play style is a bit different. Many dogs do not understand a Boxer's body movements during play, and can take it as dominating postures. They generally get along well with children, and are known to be protective of their family. |
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| Health Concerns |
| Cardiomyopathy, SAS, CHD, gastric torsion, tumors, intervertebral disc degeneration, corneal erosion and colitis. Boxers are also sensitive to heat and anesthesia, and white boxers may be born deaf. |
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| Common Behavior Problems |
| Jumping, over protective |
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