Bulloxer Dog Breed

Below are details and specs for the Bulloxer dog breed.

Bulloxers are a nicely squared in proportioned, and they tend to be approximately 20-25 inches in height as well as length. Males are usually a few inches larger than females. The typical weight for these dogs is 45-50 pounds. Because they require more than a fair amount of exercise, failing to do so may allow them to be significantly overweight.

Bulloxers are very friendly toward strangers but they are also loyal, so while they can almost always be trusted to be non-aggressive, they will defend those to whom they are loyal. They get along well with children and want to play with them, but they can be stubborn. If they grow up with other dogs and even cats, they nearly never have problems with them. They do not bark much, therefore, unless specifically trained, they are not good guard dogs. Members of this breed are prone to boredom, and if left to their own devices, they can be destructive so social activity is a good thing.

The Bulloxer coats are short and thin and require very little maintenance. Because of allergies and skin rashes, however, they do require observation to prevent and resolve such conditions. Daily exercise is a must or they will gain weight that will adversely affect their joints, spines and possibly lead to significant problems that will make activity difficult. Attention should be paid to their diets, and what they can eat may be somewhat limited.

Because so little is known about the Bulloxer, and because many hybrid dog registries that may have attempted to track their lineages appear to have dissolved, there is not much knowledge on how the hybrid has been developed. Crossing a Boxer with any given Bulldog is not uncommon, and over the last century there have been many related hybrids. The most common hybrids cross a Boxer with any of the bull breeds: French Bulloxer (French Bulldog), Staffy Bull (Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Bullboxer Staff (American Staffordshire Terrier), Dogue Brasileiro or Box-Terrier (Bull Terrier), Bullboxer Pit (American Pit Bull Terrier) and Valley Bulldog or Bull-Boxer (English Bulldog).

According to the 1939 book by John Wagner, The Boxer, Boxers came from the German Bullenbeisser, a breed that is believed to date back to the late Roman empire and which became extinct from cross-breeding in the late 19th century. The Bullenbeisser lineage in turn came from a type that was used in war dating back some 4,000 years to ancient Syria. Over time, the characteristics that made the Boxer built for war were reduced for solely hunting purposes. Interbreeding helped to domesticate it them and produce traits that have helped to make Bulloxers good indoor dogs.

Members of this breed sometimes display differing physical appearances and characteristic from one dog to another. Generally, however, it has a square jaw with large eyes, with medium-length, floppy ears. They also possess a slight to medium excess of skin that can sometimes result in a large amount of cuddly wrinkles. The snout is broad, short and a bit jowly. Perhaps the defining feature is its strong chest, but also of note are the large paws, the occasional under bite and a short, smooth coat. The snout is broad, short and a bit jowly with medium-length, floppy ears. The rear legs tend to be strong and medium in length whereas the front are a bit shorter and seem small because of the somewhat broad chest. Tails are typically docked.

Although the Bulloxer was bred from dogs that thousands of years ago were meant exclusively for war, this mix is remarkably domesticated. Ultimately, they are very affectionate and loving, traits equally notable as their courage. They are even-tempered, obedient and calm, but they can be stubborn. As puppies, they are smart and learn quickly and with consistent, gentle training they will be very obedient. Some may be hyper rather than just energetic, however, and this may come from the genes from the Terrier (if involved somewhere along the line). If trained patiently, they can become very good dogs and are almost never aggressive. Training this breed is for an experienced dog owner that has the time to be patient, repetitive, and very firm; these methods also work better when their love of food and games is utilized. The Bulldog side adds a joviality and tolerance that makes them very fun and non-aggressive while from the Boxer side they get the desire to often be in motion and to play energetically with kids, friends and usually with other dogs. They can be guard dogs too, but only if trained properly as they are not excessive barkers.

Bulloxers tend to be relatively healthy so long as they are occupied with attention or other activity as well as exercised daily. The most plausible issues will be joint problems and skin diseases. They may have specific diets because of their tendency to develop sensitive stomachs. While the average life span is 12 years, they can live up to 15 years if kept in good shape. Nevertheless, even exercise and activity may not prevent some genetic health problems to occur. If your Bulloxer is more American Bulldog than Boxer, for instance, there is the distinct possibility of eyelid problems if the facial folds are too heavy. If he or she is more Boxer than Bulldog, on the other hand, there may be a much higher chance for colon disease; this fact owing to Boxers being more prone than any other breed in the world to be afflicted with Histiocytic Ulcerative Colitis (also known as Boxer Colitis). The most plausible issues will be joint problems and skin diseases.