Boxer

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 62.5 lb is about 3.3 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 18 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Thyroid Evaluation, AS/SAS Cardio, Aortic Valve Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) - DNA Test, Holter Monitor Testing for Boxer Cardiomyopathy, Annually, and Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant) (DM) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.