Boxer vs German Pinscher
Compare the Boxer to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and German Pinschers.
Boxer
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
German Pinscher
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1894 AD
1879 AD
Boxer
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
German Pinscher
Boxer
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
German Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Boxer
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Boxer
German Pinscher
Boxer
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
German Pinscher
