• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Boxers: This medium / large size, squarely built breed of dog is very muscular with a deep chest and a slightly up-turned chin and short muzzle
  • Temperament: Domineering, intelligent and can be difficult to manage
  • They are often considered unsuitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Boxers range from 50 - 80 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 21 - 25 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Name of Boxers: The name 'Boxer' derives from fighting and playing with its front paws
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Boxers: The coat is normally smooth, glossy and short and usually a shade of brindle with white markings
• Fact 7 - Life of Boxers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Boxers is the Working dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Boxers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Boxers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Boxers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Heart Murmurs
• Fact 12 - Boxers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Hunting
  • - Pulling carts
  • - Droving or herding animals
• Fact 13 - Breeding Boxers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Boxers

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