
Breed Profile
Bearded Collie
- WEIGHT: 45 to 55 lbs
- HEIGHT: 20 to 22 inches
- COLOR(S): Any shade of chocolate or gray. Tan and white may appear on tail tip, feet, chest, and as a blaze.
- 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
TEMPERAMENT
Boxers are known to be playful and boisterous with family and friends whom they are familiar with. They will be patient and almost stoic toward children. While these dogs are careful and wary toward strangers, they desire lots of human companionship. They do not show fear towards those they do not know, instead they display strong courage when they feel threatened. Boxers have a protective nature toward their family and home making them great guard dogs who have been used widely by the military and police forces. Other than being courageous, these dogs are highly intelligent, loyal and affectionate. Boxers are always eager to work or play and will be quite boisterous, even as they age. They are athletic dogs who love jumping. Be sure to train your Boxer not to jump or be boisterous towards people when it gets excited. Because this breed requires mental and physical exertion, it is not highly recommended for slow moving or easy going people.
GROOMING
Boxers feature a short, smooth coat that hugs closely to their bodies and only requires an occasional brushing.
HEALTH
This breed is usually rather healthy but does have health concerns including minor digestive problems. Boxers may be susceptible to hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, heart murmurs and tumors.
EXERCISE
Be sure to take Boxers on long walks or daily runs as they are energetic creatures that need ample exercise.
TRAINING
This breed does well with obedience training and will accept it well. They should be consistently trained beginning at an early age by a firm, dominant owner. Additionally, Boxers need to be socialized in order to get along well with other household pets.
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