Boxer vs American Bulldog
Compare the Boxer to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and American Bulldogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Boxer and American Bulldog are not recommended for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Boxer and American Bulldog are great with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the American Bulldog is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Boxer bark/howls frequently. The American Bulldog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Boxer | American Bulldog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Height | 21-25 in. | 20-28 in. |
| Weight | 53-70 lb | 60-120 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | United States |
| Origin Year | 1894 AD | 1700 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 60°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 27 mph | 23 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Boxer | American Bulldog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Boxer | American Bulldog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Aortic Stenosis | Yes | No |
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Boxer Cardiomyopathy | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Corneal Dystrophy | Yes | No |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Boxer | American Bulldog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Brindle | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| White & Brindle | No | Yes |