What’s The Correct Size For a Boxer Dog?
In order for us to really know if your boxer is on the small side, it’s necessary to look at the breed averages.
The AKC has given the following height and weight ranges for both male and female adult boxers:
Male Boxers ⭐● Height: 23-25 inches● Weight: 65-80 pounds
From my experience, I have rarely come across a male that weighs as much as 80 pounds. Most males I have seen weigh on average 70 pounds.
Female Boxers ⭐● Height: 21.5-23.5 inches● Weight: 50-65 pounds “about 15 pounds less than males”
It’s important to note that these are the breed standard averages, and are for adults, not for puppies.
So after seeing those figures, how does your boxer compare? You may be surprised to know he’s actually within the normal range for a boxer.
Female Boxer Growth and Weight Chart
| Age | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 month | 4.5 – 8 lbs |
| 2 months | 11 – 17 lbs |
| 3 months | 22 – 26 lbs |
| 4 months | 28 – 30 lbs |
| 5 months | 33 – 37 lbs |
| 6 months | 39 – 44 lbs |
| 7 months | 44 – 50 lbs |
| 8 months | 50 – 52 lbs |
| 9 months | 52 – 59 lbs |
| 10 months | 52 – 59 lbs |
| 11 months | 52 – 59 lbs |
| 1 year | 52 – 61 lbs |
| 1.5 years old | 55 – 63 lbs |
| 2 years | 55 – 65 lbs |
How To Tell If Your Boxer Is Overweight
Each dog is an individual but as a generalization, an overweight Boxer will not match the above description of an ideal Boxer figure.
Your Boxer is probably carrying too much weight if:
You are not alone — more than half of all American pet dogs are overweight or obese.
But you do need to do something about it.
An overweight Boxer dog is prone to develop health problems including joint problems, diabetes and cancer.
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It’s common for owners to worry that their Boxer puppy is too thin or to inadvertently end up with an adult Boxer that’s overweight.
While there is no set weight for a Boxer, males generally weigh more than 66 pounds (30kg), with females typically a little lighter at 55 pounds (25kg) and up.
Bloodlines (European versus American) and neuter/spay status both play a role in determining how much a Boxer weighs.
Whether a Boxer is too heavy or too skinny can also be a matter of perception, with Americans increasingly accustomed to seeing fat dogs.
As a result, there can be a tendency to regard overweight examples of the breed as normal and right-weight Boxers as underfed.
Rather than focussing on weights, it is more useful to look at your Boxer’s appearance in order to judge whether he is at a healthy weight for his frame.
In general, a Boxer’s bone structure should be able to be readily palpated beneath the skin but not seen, the one exception being a hint of ribs which is normal in lean, fit Boxers.
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