Beagle vs Boxer

Compare the Beagle to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Boxers.

Beagle vs Boxer
Beagle
Boxer
Beagle
Boxer
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General Details
Beagle
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
Boxer
Origin Country
Greece
Germany
Origin Year
500 AD
1894 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Beagle
Boxer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Boxer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Boxer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Boxer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Boxer
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Boxer
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Boxer
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Boxer
Breed Colors
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