Boxer vs Greyhound
Compare the Boxer to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Greyhounds.
Boxer
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Egypt
Origin Year
1894 AD
-4000 BC
Boxer
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Greyhound
Boxer
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Greyhound
Boxer
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Greyhound
