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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
50.5 to 60 cm
- Weight
15.5 to 28 kg
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High. The Siberian was developed as an endurance sled dog, and the AKC describes it as an active, athletic dog that needs a lot of exercise and is happiest with a job to do.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
A double coat of medium length, well furred but never so long that it hides the dog's clean outline.
- Origin
Siberia (Chukchi); U.S.A. per FCI
- Temperament
Both the AKC and FCI standards describe the Siberian as friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing, with an expression that is keen, interested and even mischievous. It does not show the possessive qualities of a guard dog, and it is not overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs; some reserve and dignity may be expected in a mature dog.
