Boxer vs Lurcher
Compare the Boxer to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Lurchers.
Boxer
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Lurcher
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1894 AD
1400 AD
Boxer
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Lurcher
Boxer
Lurcher
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
Boxer
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Boxer
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Boxer
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Boxer
Lurcher
Boxer
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Boxer
Lurcher
