Boxer vs White Shepherd
Compare the Boxer to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and White Shepherds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The White Shepherd is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Boxer is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Boxer and White Shepherd are great with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the White Shepherd is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both the Boxer and White Shepherd are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Boxer | White Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 21-25 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Weight | 53-70 lb | 77-85 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1894 AD | 1882 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 60°F to 80°F | 40°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 27 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium-High |
| Shedding | High | High |
| Dander | Low | High |
| Drool Amount | None | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Boxer | White Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | High |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | Very Low | High |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Boxer | White Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Aortic Stenosis | Yes | No |
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Boxer Cardiomyopathy | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Corneal Dystrophy | Yes | No |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Joint Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Boxer | White Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |