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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.

Bloodhounds have one of best noses in the business. They’re famous for their ability to track down anything once they put their noses to it, but they’re also famous for liking to do things their own way. Despite their occasional stubbornness, they are very affectionate, even if sometimes they like to show their love with a big, slobbery smooch. Full-grown, they typically weigh 80-110 pounds and stand 23-27 inches tall.

Bloodhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Bloodhounds generally get along well with children and other pets, especially if they are raised around them. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Bloodhounds crave the opportunity to follow a scent. Of course, you’ve probably seen them in the movies hunting down escaped criminals, which they are great at, but they can also be used as search and rescue dogs. Any activity that combines hanging out with their families and getting outside for a good sniff will make a Bloodhound happy and much more well-behaved back home. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Bloodhound's short coat is easy to care for and only requires weekly brushing to help reduce shedding. However, their jowly face will require extra attention. You need to keep their wrinkles clean and dry, otherwise they are prone to infection. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bloodhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Bloodhounds fit best in places where they have access to a large, fenced-in yard. They are expert escape artists and will follow an interesting scent for a very long way without being able to find their way home, so a secure yard is very important. They are fairly easy to train.