Boxer: This highly energetic breed makes for fun-loving pets if you can give them the time they need

Close up of boxer face.

Boxer overview

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Life expectancy: 10-12 years

Size: 23-25-inches (male); 21.5-23.5 inches (female)

Coat: Short, smooth

Temperament: Energetic, confident, loyal, friendly, playful, intelligent

Exercise needs: More than two hours a day

Origin/native country: Germany

Boxers were originally bred as hunting dogs and they can trace their roots to the ancient Assyrians, although the breed we love today dates back to the late 1800s in Germany.