Dog Profiles

The Boxer

The Boxer is a medium-sized, square built dog of good substance with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. Boxers should have a broad, blunt muzzle and an expression of alertness. Boxers should have a fenced yard to roam in, but will do well in a city environment if walked daily. The Boxer is considered a "people dog" adapting well to other dogs and children. They should never be aggressive, but rather even-tempered, but does make a good guard dog.


Height: 21 - 25 inches
Weight: 66 - 70 lbs.

Colors: Fawn, brindle with white markings
Coat: Short, glossy and smooth

Temperament: Boxers are playful, affectionate, friendly, headstrong, high-energy.
With Children: Yes, loyal playmate.
With Pets: Socialization required. May be aggressive with other male dogs.
Special Skills: Working dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: High, deliberate and wary with strangers

Care and Training: 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.
Learning Rate: High. Training can be a challenge as high intelligence combined with dynamic nature demands a patient owner willing to spend extra time and energy on their training.

Activity: High
Living Environment: Indoor dog as they are a people dog and love to be social. Boxers will not let you forget them in the backyard.

Health Issues: Usually healthy. May have problems with heart murmurs, skin tumors, digestive problems and hypothyroidism

Life Span: 10 - 12 years
Litter Size: 5 - 10

Country of Origin: Germany
History: The Boxers origins come from the mid-nineteenth century mating of a small Bullenbeisser (mastiff-type breed) female to a local dog who produced a female who was then mated to an English Bulldog. Boxers were once used for fighting and bull baiting but over the years they become more refined with a non-aggressive temperament.

First Registered by the AKC: 1904
AKC Group: Working
Class: Working
Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB)

Boxer puppies love people around them and seek their attention. These cute looking Boxer puppies are very energetic and enjoy playing with children. If you are in Florida and want a Boxer puppy as your pet, then contact Palm Beach Puppies and Boutique. The demand for Boxer puppies in Florida never seems to die down as more and more people contact us everyday to get more information about them.