Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Boxer to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1894 AD
1898 AD
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
American Pit Bull Terrier
