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Boxer (dog)[edit]

Boxer
A male fawn Boxer with uncropped ears, an undocked tail, black mask, and minimal white markings
A male fawn Boxer with uncropped ears, an undocked tail, black mask, and minimal white markings
Other namesDeutscher Boxer
OriginGermany
Traits
Height Males 22–25 in (57–63 cm)
Females 21–23 in (53–59 cm)
Weight Males 66–70 lb (30–32 kg)
Females 55–60 lb (25–27 kg)
Coat Short, glossy, smooth, tight
Colour Fawn or brindle, black mask, with or without white markings, and white
Litter size 4–8
Life span 9–10 years
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Boxer (sometimes called the German Boxer, German: [Deutscher Boxer] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a breed of medium-sized domestic dog originally developed in Germany.

Appearance[edit]

Build and proportions[edit]

Head and body proportions.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (International Canine Organization) defines the Boxer's overall build as "a medium sized, smooth coated, sturdy dog of compact, square build and strong bone", dictating that "The Boxer must be neither cumbersome nor heavy, nor light or lacking in body substance."[1] As Boxers are brachycephalic (short, broad skulls),[2] particular emphasis is often placed upon the head as a distinctive feature of the breed.[3] The proportionate length of the muzzle to the skull varies among different kennel clubs: The FCI and United Kennel Club dictates such a ratio as one-to-two,[1][4] while the American Kennel Club and New Zealand Kennel Club prescribes a one-to-three ratio.[5][6]

Colors[edit]

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  • A detailed historical textbook about the genealogy of the breed and more.[7]
  • A journal about dystocia in the Boxer breed (has average litter size).[8]
  • A journal about canine lymphoma in the Boxer breed.[9]
  • A journal about immunophenotypic and cytomorphologic subclassification of T-cell lymphoma in the boxer breed.[10]
  • A journal about congenital heart disease in Boxers.[11]
  • Another journal about congenital heart disease in Boxers.[12]
  • The American Kennel Club's online care sheet (has average lifespan, 10–12).[13]
  • The AKC's online detail.[14]
  • The NZKC's online breed info sheet (has average lifespan, 8–10).[6]
  • Average lifespan from breed longevity data sheet.[15]
  • Boxers are commonly prone to indolent ulcers, or the so-called "Boxer ulcers".[16]

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