My sister has a Boxer, and he is a very high maintenance dog. He has chronic problems with his eyes; they are red almost all the time. He gets hurt easily, and he has an irritable stomach -- especially when he gets into stuff he's not supposed to (which happens a lot if he is left unattended outside of his crate) and eats it. He slobbers all over the place and likes to lick things. And he does shed. The hair is short, so it isn't as noticeable as long dog hair, but it is there. My sister loves the dog, and he is a good companion for a single woman living alone, because he looks so ferocious. I would just recommend that anyone considering a boxer for a pet please do your research so that you know what you're getting into. Actually, that applies to any pet!
Also, my sister has another dog, a female German Shepherd mix, and she and the Boxer get along fine. The Boxer does NOT get along with my dog, a male Golden Retriever, or my other sister's female Border Collie.
Out of all the pets in our family, the Boxer is definitely considered the most high maintenance.
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