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Love of Animals, Inc.
P O Box 6344 Visalia, CA 93290 -6344
Boxer
Square-jawed and muscular, the Boxer is the George Clooney of the dog world, a hunk with a sense of humor and an underlying sweetness.
Height: 21 to 25 inches at shoulder
Weight: 60 to 70 pounds
Coat: short and shiny
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Breed Group: Working Dogs
Boxers were originally bred to be medium-size guard dogs. Today, although they are a part of the AKC's Working Group, they mostly find homes as loving family companions.
Boxer profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
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Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
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Compatible with kids
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
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Good for novice owners
  
  
  
  
  
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