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Boxers may seem serious, but their looks are deceptive. Behind that long face is a playful, clownish pup that wants to be the family's best friend. They’ll often follow you wherever you may roam, waiting for any opportunity to fetch a ball, gobble up a treat, or give you a big, wet kiss. Full-grown, they typically weigh 65-80 pounds and stand 21-25 inches tall.

Boxers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Boxers love human companionship and get along well with kids and other pets. However, they’re naturally inclined to protect you, so they may be aggressive toward foreign dogs and strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Boxers need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They love long walks every day and space to run around. These dogs also enjoy playing fetch or other games. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Boxers have a short, shiny coat that’s smooth to the touch. Their most common colors are fawn (light tan, yellow, or light reddish), brindle (light or dark stripes), and red. Most Boxers have a black mask around their noses and jaws. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Boxers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. These dogs aren’t fans of extreme weather (either hot or cold), so they should live indoors with you and your family. They are fairly easy to train.

This stunning white dog is as beautiful as their mountainous homeland. Great Pyrenees are loving, large, and in charge. They’re a gentle, family-oriented dog most of the time, but will step in to protect their “flock” if danger is near. Full-grown, they typically weigh 85-115 pounds and stand 25-32 inches tall.

Great Pyreneess are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed can be a good friend to any dog, animal, child, or visitor. Great Pyrenees may be initially uncomfortable with unknown people and pets, but they become more comfortable over time, especially if they’re socialized early. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Great Pyrenees need a fair amount of daily exercise, including at least a leashed walk or playtime in a large yard. This breed is known for running away when off-leash, so make sure all play areas are fenced and secured. Many Great Pyrenees also like swimming and hiking, particularly in cold weather. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Great Pyrenees have a double coat of weather-resistant hair. Their outer coat is long, flat, and thick, with coarse hairs that are straight or slightly wavy. The undercoat is dense, fine, and wooly. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Pyreneess are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. The heat may irritate their skin, so they’re better suited for cold climates or indoor spaces. Great Pyrenees are big dogs that enjoy moderate amounts of activity, so they prefer homes over apartments or small spaces. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.