General Appearance

The Boxer is a medium-sized, square-built dog.   The Boxer ranges from 21 inches high at the shoulder in a smaller female and up to 25 inches or taller in a large male.  Adult weight may reach 65-80 pounds in the male with females about 10-15 pounds less.   Developed to serve as guard, working, and companion dog, the Boxer combines strength and agility with elegance and style.   The boxer has a keen sense of hearing which makes him an instinctive guard dog, always alert. He has good judgment and an uncanny sense of distinguishing between friend and intruder.  One of the delightful qualities that sets the Boxer apart is the unique mobility of his expressive face.  The skin furrowing of the forehead, the dark “soulful” eyes, and at times almost human attempts to “converse”, make his replacement by another breed difficult for one who has owned a Boxer. He mimics the mood of his master and can spend hours quietly lying at his feet.   His intelligence and loyal affection makes him a highly desirable companion.