Boxer dog portrait
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Boxer

The Boxer is a medium-to-large-sized Mastiff-type breed that originated in Germany in the 19th century. Historians believe that this breed descended from the now-extinct Bullenbeisser, which hunters used for hunting large game like boar and deer. They developed the modern Boxer by crossing the Bullenbeisser with various other breeds, including the

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Purebred Dogs
Height
21 to 25 inches at the shoulder
Weight
60 to 70 pounds
Life Span
10 to 12 years
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