Boxer
Playful and exuberant, with a patient “big kid” energy.
Size
Large
Typical lifespan
10-12 years
Energy level
Very high
Exercise need
High
Grooming need
Low
Shedding
Medium
Space needed
High
Indoor suitability
Medium
Training
Moderate
First-time owners
Medium
Good with children
High
Good with other pets
Medium
Home & lifestyle fit
Boxer tends to cope less well with being left alone, and generally does some barking. Garden access is genuinely valuable for this breed.
Health consideration
Notable predisposition to Boxer cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and certain cancers, well documented in breed health surveys.
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