Boxer vs Curly-coated Retriever

Compare the Boxer to the Curly-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Curly-coated Retrievers.

Boxer vs Curly-Coated Retriever
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1894 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Health Concerns
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hair Loss
Glycogen storage disease type III
Exercise Induced Collapse
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boxer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Brindle
Fawn
White
Black
Liver
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