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- AKC group
Working
- Size
Medium
- Height
55–64 cm (AKC)
- Weight
~23–36 kg (AKC profile)
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High. The AKC standard says the Boxer's movements denote energy, and the AKC calls it a very playful, high-energy dog that needs ample exercise every day, on a leash or in a securely fenced area.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
The coat is short, shiny and lies smooth and tight to the body.
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard puts character and temperament first. It describes an instinctive guard dog whose bearing is alert, dignified and self-assured: playful with family and friends, patient and stoical with children, deliberate and wary with strangers but quick to respond to genuine friendliness, and fearless if threatened.
- AKC group
Working
- Size
Medium
- Height
43.2–58.4 cm (registry- and sex-specific; AKC males 50.8–58.4 cm / females 43.2–53.3 cm; FCI/Royal Kennel Club/CKC males 50–57 cm and females 43–52 cm)
- Weight
15.9–27.2 kg (AKC sex-specific); FCI/Royal Kennel Club/CKC males 19–25 kg and females 16–22 kg
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High / working engagement: AKC’s summary statement calls for a dog able to do a full day’s work in and out of the water. FCI and CPC emphasize swimming, diving, fatigue resistance, and a multitude of fishing tasks.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
A profuse single coat of strong hair covering the whole body evenly (thinner in the underarms and groin), with no undercoat.
- Origin
Portugal
- Temperament
The standard temperament is spirited, intelligent, self-willed or wilful, brave, fatigue-resistant, and obedient to its handler. AKC says the dog obeys its master with facility and apparent pleasure; major faults include shy, vicious, or unsound behavior.
