Boxer vs Pointer
Compare the Boxer to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Pointers.
Boxer
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Pointer
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1894 AD
1650 AD
Boxer
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Pointer
Boxer
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Boxer
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
Pointer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Pointer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Pointer
Boxer
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Pointer
