German Dog Breeds: History, Traits & Care Guide
German dog breeds in profile: history, temperaments, and care tips dog owners need to know today. Key facts and trends explained.
Current Boxer puppies from verified breeders. You contact the breeders directly – free and with no middleman.
Estimate: a Boxer puppy from a responsible breeder typically costs between €1,500 and €2,500.
The price depends on the pairing, health tests and the breeder's facilities.
A Boxer costs around ~€190 per month (€100 – €370, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,130 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (10.5 years) it comes to about ~€26,980.
Per month
~€190
In the first year
~€5,130
Across the dog's life
~€26,980
With surgery cover, running costs come to about ~€200 per month — in return, your share of a major operation drops from several thousand euros to around 20 percent.
Estimate at a mid-range setup (suburban, dry food, 1–2 hours of daily exercise), average German prices, as of July 2026.
A Boxer puppy from a reputable breeder typically costs between €1,500 and €2,500. The price depends on pedigree, health testing, and the breeder.
A Boxer costs around ~€190 per month (€100 – €370, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,130 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (10.5 years) it comes to about ~€26,980.
Look for a reputable breeder with health testing of parent dogs, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping. All breeders on HonestDog are verified and screened.
Look for breeders with health certificates, breed club membership, and positive reviews. HonestDog verifies all breeders for responsible and ethical breeding practices.
Boxer puppies should be at least 8-12 weeks old before being separated from their mother. Reputable breeders release puppies no earlier than 8 weeks of age.
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Boxers are intelligent and easy-to-train dogs. They can be quick-tempered and prone to resource defense. They need a lot of exercise and activity with the right amount of rest. Today, Boxers are rarely used as service dogs, partly because of the many health problems in this breed.
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This list also includes older litters. Ask the breeder directly about available puppies or the next litter.
See puppies from these breeders’ earlier litters. These are examples, not current availability. Ask the breeder about future litters.
Even without a current puppy listing, you can ask about available puppies, litter plans and waiting lists.