Boxer Shepherd

65-95 lbs
23-27"
Unknown
Boxer
German Shepherd
The Boxer Shepherd is a beautiful combination of the Boxer and the German Shepherd. Based on the size of both parent breeds, there is a very good chance that your Boxer Shepherd will grow up to be a fairly large dog, on average between 65 and 95 pounds. Enthusiastic and energetic, your hybrid will usually require a high amount of exercise on a daily basis so that they can maintain their physical and behavioral health. Some Boxer Shepherds will be too energetic on occasion and it will be helpful to have proper outlets to channel these energy levels. Your Boxer Shepherd should have at least one walk daily, even if he does have an outdoor space where he can be active. The hybrid is known to be very intelligent and will make an excellent guard dog.
purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Boxer and German Shepherd

Boxer Shepherd Health

Average Size
Male Boxer Shepherd size stats
Height: 23-27 inches Weight: 65-95 lbs
Female Boxer Shepherd size stats
Height: 23-27 inches Weight: 65-95 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Panosteitis
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Pannus
  • Perianal Fistulas
  • Hemophilia
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
  • Subaortic Stenosis
Minor Concerns
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Eye Disease
  • Cervical Vertebral Instability
  • Cutaneous Asthenia
  • Pyoderma
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
  • vonWillebrand’s Disease
  • Megaesophagus
  • Cushing’s Syndrome
Occasional Tests
  • cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Boxer Shepherd Breed History

The hybrid called the Boxer Shepherd is a new breed of dog that does not have a detailed history. We can learn about the parent breeds to gain an insight on this loyal hybrid. The roots of the German Shepherd can be traced back to the 7th century A.D. when the dog was a diligent, determined  mountain sheepdog in Germany. Between the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s, Captain Max von Stephanitz developed the German Shepherd into an all-purpose working dog. There is information that he took local shepherd dogs (long-haired, short-haired and wire-haired) from Bavaria, Thuringia and Wurtemburg to produce the German Shepherd we now recognize. The German army was instrumental in modifying the breed into a military dog around 1880. The breed continues to be seen as versatile and dependable. Also a reliable, faithful breed today, the Boxer was developed in the 1800’s for aggressive tasks such as bull baiting and fighting. Once these activities were outlawed, the Boxer became a companion dog and even evolved into a canine fit for the show ring. Still an agile breed, he may look tough but has a softer side and is very friendly.

Boxer Shepherd Breed Appearance

Both the Boxer and the German Shepherd are large dogs, practically ensuring that the hybrid Boxer Shepherd will be large as well; it is anticipated that a Boxer Shepherd can average 65 to 95 pounds. Striking in looks, your Boxer Shepherd will have a short coat that is dense and thick. With a face that often resembles that of the Boxer, dark expressive eyes easily show the affection of the breed. The ears are typically flopped over and will move as your Boxer Shepherd goes about his day. A long body like that of the German Shepherd sports a tail that is carried straight.
Eye Color Possibilities
brown Boxer Shepherd eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Boxer Shepherd nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
brown Boxer Shepherd coat
Brown
brindle Boxer Shepherd coat
Brindle
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Boxer Shepherd straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Boxer Shepherd Breed Maintenance

Maintenance of your Boxer Shepherd will be moderate, dependent upon the coat that is inherited. The coat of the Boxer Shepherd is short, though thick, and may be smooth or rough but either way, weekly to semi-weekly brushing with a firm bristle brush will remove any loose hair or dirt. It is recommended you only bathe your Boxer Shepherd when absolutely necessary as it will remove the natural oils that are found in his skin. The German Shepherd parent can be prone to skin issues so care must be taken. If your Boxer Shepherd has any wrinkles or folds at all, be sure to dry them thoroughly after cleaning. The teeth and the toenails of your canine are an important part of the grooming routine; teeth need to be brushed at least twice a week. To avoid cracks or breaks in the toenails, trim them every two or three weeks.

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Brushes for Boxer Shepherd
Comb
Comb
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Boxer Shepherd requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Boxer Shepherd Temperament

The Boxer Shepherd will inherit his temperament from both of his parents. As both the Boxer and the German Shepherd are known for their ability as guards, it is likely a Boxer Shepherd will be on alert, ready to protect his family. A Boxer Shepherd is typically a bright dog, though he may show a goofy side thanks to the Boxer genes. Socialization with people and other animals will help your Boxer Shepherd develop into an even-tempered dog. His natural instinct, due to his German Shepherd ancestry, may be to be wary of strangers. Socialization will help him to not see all strangers as threatening. The Boxer Shepherd will want to spend a lot of time with his family and will not enjoy being separated from you while you are out of the house all day. He may be demanding when looking for your affection and attention. It is important that you monitor your Boxer Shepherd’s interactions with small children as the breed is large.

Boxer Shepherd Activity Requirements

The Boxer Shepherd will likely have a lot of energy and require a significant amount of physical activity. Dogs of this hybrid require at least one long walk per day; two long walks are preferable. The Boxer Shepherd will also enjoy running and playing and would benefit from a large, fenced-in yard so that he can get his energy out through exploring. Socialization is a large part of dog care; taking your Boxer Shepherd to the dog park will provide an activity that allows him to run and interact with other canines in a neutral setting.
Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
12 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Boxer Shepherd Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.50 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$39.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Boxer Shepherd Owner Experiences

Violet
8 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hikeing
Long walks twice a day
She is very very smart, very very lovable! Violet has the best personality
6 years, 3 months ago
Moses
1 Year
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hiking, playing ball.
Fun, brilliant, but stubborn. Beautiful Loyal and protective. Strong.
6 years, 2 months ago
Taz
8 Months
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Catch treats
Tug-of-war
Cuddles
Daily training
Very very excitable, can sometimes be too rough but is overall a very loved member of my family.
6 years, 1 month ago
Lucky
7 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Amazing, affectionate, hardheaded, caring, very energetic,
6 years ago
Foxy Ginger - Ale
7 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Play keep away
My foxy is the most loveable puppy I've ever had the pleasure of having,sometimes she jumps up on people I really dislike that but she seems so happy whenever kid's are around.
5 years, 9 months ago
Damion
4 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
games
Rope
Therapy dog
Swim
Agility training
Tricks
Walk
Ball
I adopted Damion at the age of approximately 8months and was told I was to be his fourth owner. He had so many anxieties. Noises, being alone, so jumpy, jittery. Spun and hated to be confined. He wasn’t aggressive but was indifferent to other dogs and preferred humans to be with. He was diagnosed with Autism at the age of one. That explained the noises and lights and being anti social, etc. Once we understood him more, we were able to adapt to his needs and training strategies. Now he has been a foster brother to many dogs of all sizes and is a full time brother to two sisters (foster fails). He has successfully completed many training courses and is a certified therapy dog. He is friendly and gentle to children, adults and dogs of all sizes. He still does not like to be left when we need to go somewhere and will bark and jump, spin and spit. It is the one thing we cannot seem to prevent. Once the door is closed though, he stops, is never destructive and is fine. When we return, we are happily greeted and he brings us toys. He’s a big goof lol
5 years, 8 months ago
Katie
9 Years
6 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Going on drives
She was abused (she has many scars) and thrown out on the streets. She had a litter of 7 puppies, 4 of which survived. She got rescued and brought to Omaha, Nebraska to a foster home. We bought her in May of 2013, just 6 months after having her puppies. She doesn’t like men, because she was abused by a man. She loves attention, doesn’t really like toys, but she does like chasing bunnies and squirrels. Katie loves sleeping and getting attention. When there are babies or little kids in the house (which is rare) she gets jealous when we hold the child. She might bark or nudge whoever is holding the child. When we have a party, we put her in my bedroom and close the door so she doesn’t come in contact with people. She barks because she’s alone and she hears people she’s not used to hearing. Speaking of hearing, she’s had a double ear infection for almost a year. She was on medicine for it, but she kept peeing in the house. Come to realize the medicine was shedding the lining of her kidneys and if she stayed on that medication she would’ve gotten diabetes. Currently she’s on heartworm medicine because she’s had it in the past, and on Frontline for insects. Overall, she’s a good dog to the people she knows and loves. I cant imagine life without her.
5 years, 7 months ago
Minnie
8 Months
4 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
friends house
Dog Parks
Walks
Going to the Beach
drives
We got her from a Craigslist ad at only 3 months. Even since we got her she’s been more of a people person, she prefers to play with humans than dogs. When we take her on drives she absolutely loves have her head out the window, she walks back & forth in the back seat between windows. Oh, & she try’s to sniff the semi trucks. She’s so playful and nice, when we talk to her she knows what we’re saying. She knows how to open her kennel cage & the back door 😑 she also loves being near your face. She’s clingy and up in your space but I wouldn’t trade her for the world.
5 years, 7 months ago
Jack
6 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We got Jack from the local pound when he was 4 months old. He is very playful, almost too playful, and loves to be outside. With the exception of not jumping on people he has been very easy to train. He loves going fishing out on the boat and is a great companion on the water.
5 years, 6 months ago
Paisley
5 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddling
Tug-of-war
Energetic dog that is super affectionate and intelligent. Dog is very sassy/pampered and knows it. She enjoys cuddling, going to the park, tug-of-war, hopping the fence to go play with the neighbors dog, and sleeping under my covers.
5 years, 6 months ago
Arius
3 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Lazing Around
Being Goofy
Cuddles
Going to the Beach
Running
Fetch
Tug of war
Car rides
Walks
He is the best dog in the world, he is obedient, funny, intelligent, understanding, active and despite his size, he is FAST ! No birds can escape this smooth hunter. He is friendly due to the early exposure to other humans and animals, however, he is still territorial. His size makes it perfect for cuddling, and he is a jealous boy although he acts as if he isn't. He's just a joy to be with. Full of life and personality. He turns my frown upside down every single time. He has motion sickness but still loves car rides because he gets to spend time with us so I usually drive really really slowly around the neighborhood to satisfy him once in awhile.
5 years, 4 months ago
Lucy
2 Years
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Best dog ever. Great with my 3 year old and my 6 year old kids
5 years, 1 month ago
Cooper
3 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
It is great so far. Beautiful dog . He is very smart but stubborn as well. He is going to be a big lap dog .
4 years, 8 months ago
Baby
5 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I love her so much we been together 5 years .she use to go everywhere with me,dig parks,car rides now we just hang out at the house .I feel sorry for her .
4 years, 8 months ago
Keia
8 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Tug-of-war
Walk
She's a wonderful dog, I love going on walks with her everyday, combination of 2 favorite breeds, so i had to have her
4 years, 7 months ago
Hunni
10 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Tug-of-war
Water sprinkler
She's very loveable, yet stubborn. We did puppy training, she knows all the rules, but only wants to follow directions when you have a treat. She's extremely high energy and requires LOTS of attention. She gets upset when ignored. Loves to be petted and rub her stomach. Doesn't eat a lot, but loves to drink water. She's very smart and intuitive. Loves outdoor activities, but not if it's too hot outside. Very protective of the family. Unsure of and unfriendly to strangers, so she aggressively barks at people she doesn't know.
4 years, 7 months ago
Lexie
6 Years
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
Walk
She is literally the best dog we've ever had! And the biggest baby ever. She's better trained than our 12 year old Border Collie.
4 years, 4 months ago
Bonnie
6 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Tug-of-war
She has been a blessing, something I didn't know I needed.
4 years, 3 months ago
Luna Mae
5 Months
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Hunt
Hide & Seek
Run
very teaching, and exciting. getting our Luna baby was the best decision we’ve ever made
3 years, 11 months ago
Mona Lisa
8 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Pulling me on a skateboadd
Napping
Tug-of-war
Fetch
I was in a time of my life where I needed a friend, so I went out to look for a puppy. I was looking for months and doing research on types of dogs I would see best fit for me and the soon to be mona. I got her a day after my birthday after driving hours waiting for her to be ready. I saw her floppy ears and big paws and I fell in love. I have two other dogs (small) that I live with but we don't have that connection. This was my first time ever taking care of a bigger sized dog and not going to lie it was rough. She was 12 weeks when I got her so everything was brand new to me and her. She grew up really fast ( currently she is 9 months) in a short period of time . We did go through an episode of growing pains. Severe diarrhea, crying everytime she walked, she was just so sad. I brought her in we got her her some medicine and lots of toys. She recovered fine, and was back to being spunky. She crate trained really well which helped tremendously with her training. Since she did grow super attached to me sadly she does have separation anxiety, but usually someone is always home to watch after her. She loves ALL types of food and treat. Like literally everything haha. she loves water especially chomping on it. bath time is great surprisingly a lot easier than the two small dogs. The only negative thing I can say about her is she sheds like there is no tomorrow. Her sleeping is great she prefers to sleep in her cage I mean its huge so I'm glad it's going to some use. With her height she does do some raccoon like tendencies like getting into the trash stealing food from others. drinking toilet water.... I caught her in the action and I made fun of her by calling her potty mouth and toilet drinker and I think I hurt her feelings because she stopped doing it lol. Honestly this breed is lot to handle but I can guarantee if you put in the time and work into creating a bond with this breed they will be 100% loyal to you. Mona lisa is such a good dog, and I'm so excited to create more memories with her.
3 years, 10 months ago
Rex
14 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Car rides
Tug-of-war
Walk
Energetic, energetic, energetic! He loves to play fetch.. except he’s not good at giving the toy back, it’s more like now you chase me for this toy. 🤣🤣. Rex has a few bad tendencies though, getting in the trash (got new can with locking lid), counter surfs (haven’t had much luck other than not leaving anything out) and attempts to eat EVERYTHING (we keep a clean house but he still finds stuff). He’s extremely smart, potty trained very quickly along with sit, paw, and down. We’re still working with drop it, leave it and stay but he’ll get it. I was the only one in our household that didn’t want a puppy and now I couldn’t imagine being without him!
3 years, 8 months ago
Axel
7 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Walk
Tug-of-war
Play
As a young puppy he had the tendency to become "aggressive" when picked up or told he couldn't do something. As he got older that behavior stopped, now as a 7 month old he is very affectionate, playful, and a fast learner! He is weary of strangers but warms up pretty quickly when reassured that they are friends.
3 years, 6 months ago
Sisi
4 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing ball chasing the socc
Very lovable energetic
3 years, 4 months ago
Indica
9 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Loving energetic enjoyable
3 years, 4 months ago
Maggie
20 Weeks
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Smart and funny. Maggie loves to walk off leash and greet new people. Potty training was quick and easy. She loves everyone and all other animals. The perfect breed for intelligence and temperament and a pure joy.
3 years, 4 months ago
Olive (Humane Society called her Lexie)
8 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddling
off-leash runs
Olive is now a mature girl of almost 8, who loves to hunt and is great at flushing out deer, coyotes, etc. - she is fearless and will give chase until she collapses (then sleeping away the rest of the day, with snoring). And Olive is the consummate guard dog. Very playful and affectionate with us, she is wary of strangers, but fine with children and other dogs - in an open setting (on a leash, she can be fierce). She is such a character - she can be very vocal, loves to play (she will bounce her ball for herself) and will paw at us whenever she wants to be touched (frequently). And at the end of the day - precisely at 8:30PM every evening - she likes to be 'cuddled down' to sleep, nuzzling up against you on the couch.
3 years, 3 months ago
Mazey
7 months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Got her when she was a puppy very friendly and vocal
3 years, 3 months ago
Percy(percy Jackson)
12 Weeks
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
Tug-of-war
Some days he is very energetic and someday he just sleeps
3 years, 3 months ago
Justice
1 Year
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing with kids
Bath time
Cuddling
Tug-of-war
Walks
We rescued her from a local pound at 4 months she was very scared but it’s been over a year she is happy and loves small kids. She loves walks and eating after the kids. My baby does have a sensitive digestive system.
3 years, 2 months ago
Obi( Obi Wan-Kenobi)
7 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He is a little puppy right now🤧slow at training but maybe w some tips and stuff he will become an amazing dog in future.
3 years, 1 month ago
Remy
2 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Nose work
Frisbee
Hike
Swim
Remy inherited the speed and endurance of the Shepherd and the affection and energy of the boxer. He loves to sprint for his frisbee and can launch himself 6 feet in the air to catch it. His favorite activities involve anything that allows him to show off his athletic ability while hanging out with his people. Remy is also very smart and thus easy to train.
3 years, 1 month ago
LeRoy
5 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Lovable ,wicked smart goofball
2 years, 9 months ago
Ti
1 Year
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walks
Tug-of-war
Ti is extremely sweet and super energetic. she is just a love bug. And loves to play
2 years, 8 months ago
bruce
6 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
my boxer german Shepard is a very loving dog and will do anything for attention. he loves playing out side and being with his family. he loves car rides and he was previously abused. he came here from Louisiana and was in the humane society when we found him. we adopted him right before he was about to get euthanized. when Bruce was a puppy he was very “aggressive” and play bit people a lot. now that he is older he has calmed down and he doesn’t bite anymore. he’s not used the males and doesn’t necessarily enjoy them, he got abused by a male. bruce is one of the best things that has happened to us.... considering we have four dogs. wouldn’t trade him for anything.
2 years, 7 months ago
Alphie
4 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hiking
running around in the back yard
He is very Playfull and gets really exited anytime he sees people. He also loves other dogs.
2 years, 4 months ago
Frankie
10 Weeks
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Our first large dog and excited to learn more about this beautiful Breeb.
2 years ago
Nala
15 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She's wonderful. She was the smartest dog I've ever seen and had a very full life. Now she's blind, arthritic, and tired, but still sharp. We moved 18 months ago and she quickly figured out a house and lawn she's never seen. She is full of love. We're older and slower, too, but she always situates herself between my wife and me, still thrilled to be in her pack.
2 months ago
Goose
4 Years
4 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Nap
Tug-of-war
Watching tv
Walk
hide and seek
Fetch
I got her at 6 weeks during covid so she didn't have much of any exposure to other people and animals. Now she is very alert and on guard around strangers. Most of the time it's just because she's spooked by them. She loves to eat and always wants what you're eating. Be warned, she will not eat something new until she's seen her family try it. Goose's actual name is Roxie, but I call her Goose because it was the first animal she ever saw and took an interest to. Even though Goose is getting quite large, she insists that she is a lap dog. She gets lots of exercise and play time in our apartment but you'll see her watching TV or napping quite often. Goose is very affectionate and intelligent. She knows everyone's schedules so she's always waiting at the door when it's time for someone to come home. Be prepared because she'll be ready to jump up on you to give lots of hugs and kisses. Lastly, Goose is like a shadow, she'll follow you around everywhere and want to sleep with you too. I love my Boxer Shepard.
2 months ago
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When does a boxer shepherd stop being a puppy?

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We got Ginger at 7 weeks old and she is 6months old now and still not house trained any suguestion on what to do

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Hello, you are through to Dr Linda . The key to toilet training is consistency. We need to bring the pup out after every meal, drink and nap. This often means every 30 minutes or so. Every time they toilet outside they get lots of praise and a high value treat such as a bit of chicken. When inside, watch for signs of going to the toilet (such as circling or sniffing) and quickly carry them outside. Use the same spot outside to bring them to and say a command such as "toilet now". Clean up any indoor accidents with an enzymatic cleaner.
3 years, 1 month ago
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How good are Boxer Shepherds hearing

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He gets bouts of aggression toward me especially and would bite or ignore when I try to reprimand him. Other times he's kind and quiet and loving. Tries to hug after biting to avoid going back in his kennel.

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Book me a walkiee?
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