Working · Germany
Boxer
A clown who never quite grows up. Boisterous, warm-hearted and always in the middle of things.
- They usually live
- 10–12 years
- Roughly, per year
- €1400–2300
What people love about them
- Marvellous with children
- Playful well into old age
- Short coat, easy to keep
- Learns well with kind, upbeat training
A few things worth thinking about
- Bouncy and strong — jumps up
- Overheats quickly with a short nose
- Some serious health conditions in the breed
- Slobbers
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.