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.

Boxer vs American Bulldog
Boxer
American Bulldog
Boxer
American Bulldog
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General Details
Boxer
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
Boxer
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1894 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Boxer
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Boxer
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boxer
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Boxer
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Boxer
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boxer
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boxer
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boxer
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boxer
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Boxer
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boxer
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boxer
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Brindle
Fawn
White
Black and White
White
White and Black
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