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Boxer
Large dog breed with a unique character.
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Weight
25–35 kg
Size
Large
Lifespan
8–12 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Boxer is a dog breed of German origin, which is part of the family of mastiffs that came from Asia during the Oriental migrations in the 14th and 5th centuries. Since then, mastiffs have acquired different physiognomies depending on the countries. The small Bullenbeisser, also called Brabant Bullenbeisser, which is considered the immediate ancestor of the Boxer. The female is declared directly by the boxer.
Compatibility
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Large size (25–35 kg): plan for space, exercise, and food budget.
- 2Life expectancy: 8 to 12 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity daily for balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
- 5Documented predispositions: cardiomyopathy, digestive sensitivity. Veterinary follow-up recommended.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Boxer
Origins & history
A story told
The Germans divided the descent of medium-sized short-haired mastiffs into four breeds, according to their geographical origin or predisposition. We thus find:
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the Bullenbeisser (literally, bull biter) the Baerenbeisser (literally, bear biter) the Brabanter (literally, Brabant, in Belgium) and finally the Danziger (from Danzig, the German name for Gdańsk, today in Poland) The Bullenbeisser was a very courageous and very powerful dog, proud and loyal who was appreciated by breeders and merchants (butchers, brewers etc) to ensure the defense of their goods. He is also known to have been the loyal ally of a famous bandit, Matthias Klostermayr (1736-1771), nicknamed "Boarische Hiasl" or "Bayerische Hiasl", a sort of Bavarian Robin Hood. As a result of his masters' travels and resulting crossbreedings, the Bullenbeisser became Bierboxer (or Bierhunde, brewer's dog), a more aggressive animal, sometimes becoming uncontrollable. The Boxer was born in Germany, in the 1880s, from the mating of a Bullenbeisser (now extinct) and an English Bulldog. The German Boxer Club of Munich was founded in 1895. The first standard was published in 1902. It was classified as a working dog since 1924. In France, the first Boxers were found in Alsace.
Physical
Breed standard
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT: Height measured at the withers. Males: 57-63 cm Females: 53-59 cm. Weight: Males: over 30 kg (for a height of approximately 60 cm at the withers). Females: approximately 25 kg (for a height of approximately 56 cm at the withers) According to breed standards published on the SCC website
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Boxer of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of boxer (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a boxer ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
23 à 44 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
30years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +6 per year for a grand dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Health
Health watch
The Boxer can suffer from various diseases to which serious breeders pay attention. Breeding animals must be examined for hip dysplasia screening and other genetic disorders such as spondylosis or aortic stenosis. The Boxer is also subject to tumors and heart attacks.
Documented predispositions
cardiomyopathie · sensibilité digestive — adjust diet and veterinary checks.
🐾 Products suited to this breedAlert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a boxer ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
331 g
per day · 1256 kcal
166 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Boxer
Is the Boxer suitable for apartment living?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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