Top 20 breeds: Boxer

Group: Working

Average size: 53–63 cm (large)

Life expectancy: 12 yrs

Character: Active, fun-loving, boisterous

Amount of exercise: Needs lots of exercise

Grooming needs: Small amount of grooming required

Specific requirements: Can be a bit of a clown so benefits from good socialisation and obedience training

Suitable environment: Town or country

Can be prone to: Hereditary heart problems (aortic stenosis and cardiomyopathy), corneal dystrophy, ectropion, deafness. Can suffer from breathing

problems due to short muzzle

Check with the breeder for the family health history