Boxer vs Hovawart

Compare the Boxer to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Hovawarts.

Boxer vs Hovawart
Boxer
Hovawart
Boxer
Hovawart
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General Details
Boxer
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boxer
Hovawart
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1894 AD
1210 AD
Temperament
Boxer
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Boxer
Hovawart
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Living Environment
Boxer
Hovawart
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Boxer
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Boxer
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boxer
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boxer
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Boxer
Hovawart
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boxer
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Boxer
Hovawart
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Hip dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boxer
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Boxer
Hovawart
Breed Colors
Brindle
Fawn
White
Black
Black and Gold
Blonde
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