Boxer
Puppy
Fully Grown
If you don't mind the slobber, Boxers can make a perfect family dog.
Willingness to please and obey commands is in their nature, which makes Boxers quite easy to train. They have a calm nature combined with a soft gentle temperament and tend to be gentle with children. However, we recommend early socialisation with children to ensure this is the case.
With a strong tendency to protect their own, Boxers will be devoted and attached to their family. However, they can be quite skeptical and mistrustful towards strangers.
They will usually bark to alert their pack and for this reason we would not recommend this breed as an apartment dog.
Regular exercise is quite important for Boxers but it doesn't have to be over the top. They won't mind if they miss one walk per week.
| Weight: | 30-32 kg |
| Health risk: | Very high |
| Life expectancy: | 10-12 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Above average |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Boxer from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Boxer to adopt:
To help your rescued Boxer to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Boxer from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
