Bandit's Lisa
Boxer Pal
Bandit is approaching three years old and weighs between 85 and 90 pounds. He is no mound of pudge either. He is one solid pup. At a year old he was 76 pounds- but I have to tell you Bandit dwarves other Boxers in our area. He seems like a monster (sizewise). And I have to agree that looking at the parents is a good indicator. We knew the mother- she was very healthy at 55 pounds. After we decided Bandit was coming home, we got to meet the father. I was amazed when I saw him. Theo was four years old, and 95 pounds!!!! I couldn't believe it- I have never seen a Boxer that big. So I wouldn't worry it sounds like he's in the right weight range. Ask your vet also. Dogs are a lot like people, theor ideal weight is one thing but you need to take a look at the condition of the dog. Is he getting enough exercise?, How's his eating?, Can you count his ribs? I have seen a few Boxers in my area that are frightfully thin. This breed was originally meant for work- not prancing around a ring. (And I don't mean that negatively).