Boston Terrier vs Boxer

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

Boston Terrier vs Boxer
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Boston Terrier
Boxer
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1894 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Breed Colors
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