Breed Profile
Belgian Tervuren
- WEIGHT: 60 to 65 lbs
- HEIGHT: 22 to 26 inches
- COLOR(S): Dark reddish brown to russet mahogany with black overlay, black ears and mask.
- BREED GROUP: Herding
Breed Profile
Boxer
WEIGHT: 50 to 80 lbs
HEIGHT: 21 to 25 inches
COLOR(S): Reddish brown and brindle, with or without black mask and white flashing.
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DESCRIPTION
The Boxer is a medium-sized, well-balanced square built dog of good substance with short back, strong limbs, and short, tight-fitting coat. It is strong and thickly muscled, with a short coat and a docked tail. It is an energetic, attentive and devoted dog breed. It’s gentle and patient with children, it’s playful and curious. This breed is highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn, but can be stubborn and sneaky. It’s loyal and affectionate. This dog behaves well with other household pets, but is cautious with strange pets and people, which make it a good guard dog. This dog breed combines strength and agility with elegance and style.
TEMPERAMENT
With family and friends, its temperament is fundamentally playful, boisterous, yet patient and stoical with children. The Boxer needs lots of human companionship. This dog is deliberate and wary with strangers, it will exhibit curiosity but, most importantly, fearless courage if threatened. Its intelligence, loyal affection and tractability to discipline make this dog a highly desirable companion. If the dog is well socialized it gets along well with other household pets. The Boxer's nature is to protect you, your family, and your home. It is always keen to work and play. It can be rather boisterous and even in old age is still extremely athletic. Boxer loves to jump, teach it not to be boisterous and especially not to jump up at people. This breed makes a great guard dog, it is noted for courage. The Boxer has a wide use in military and police work. It needs firm and consistent training at early age. This breed requires a dominant owner. The Boxer requires mental and physical exertion and is not recommended for people who are easy going and slow moving.
GROOMING
The Boxer has short and smooth coat that lies close to the body. Its coat requires only an occasional brushing.
HEALTH
Usually quite healthy. Boxers may have problems with heart murmurs, hypothyroidism, tumors, and hip dysplasia. Other health concerns include digestive problems.
EXERCISE
Boxers are an energetic breed who needs lots of exercise either by a long walks or runs.
TRAINING
The Boxer does well with obedience training.
