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"Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Boxers"

Excerpt: A Crate Built for Two: On our first day with Lily, I placed her in her crate, put Riley (our other Boxer) in his, and headed off to work. I know I locked both metal crates when I left, but Lily still met me at the front door. From the warmth of the carpet near Riley’s cage, I determined she had chewed her way out of her crate so she could be closer to Riley! From then on the two lovebirds were crated together in a Great Dane-sized kennel. I knew they were happy because Lily never tried to escape again. -Monique Tagliavia

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About Boxers:

• Originated in Germany
• Descended from the Bullenbeiszer and the English Bulldog
• Broad skull, square muzzle, medium size and weight
• Usually 21-25 inches tall and 50-75 lbs.

Why People Love Boxers:

• Short coat makes for easy grooming
• Playful, patient, athletic and intelligent
• Loves human affection
• Great with any family member, especially children
• Great jogging companions
• Usually gets along with cats
• Great guard dog

Why Boxers Can Be Challenging:

• Require lots of exercise
• Can be active indoors
• Should avoid temperature extremes
• Can be challenging to train but respond well to positive reinforcement
• Can be gassy (phew!)
• Prone to cancer, heart disease, hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism

Other Facts and Tips About Boxers:

• The AKC recognizes Boxers that are fawn or brindle, with or without white markings
• 6th most popular breed in the USA (2008)
• 20%-25% of boxers are born "white" (white markings covering at least 1/3 of their body)
• The origin of the name "Boxer" is disputed but may comes from the nickname of the breed's ancestor, the small Bullenbeisser, also knows as the "Boxl." This is just one of many theories.
• Medium life expectancy (10-12 years)
• The litter size is usually 6 puppies or more
• AKC group: Working Group

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