Ten years ago, German photographer Holger Keifel was looking through a few boxing books when he noticed that, in each photo, the boxer was in a similar position: hands up, tough face, ready to fight.

They look pretty tough, don't you think? However, while they can certainly be a dog you wouldn't want to mess with, they are also a fun-loving breed that thrives with the right pet owner.

Beneath his tough boxer’s exterior, Jo-ha is a deeply wounded child who feels both compassion and bitterness towards his mother and sibling. The beauty and intricacy of a mother-daughter ...