Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Australian Shepherd	Vizsla	Boxer
Origins	United States	Hungary	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	30	11
Reviews	2	2	1
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Other Names	Aussie, Little Blue Dog	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer

Size	Large	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer

Coat	Feathered	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Waterproof
Colors	Red Blue Merle Black	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Brindle White Fawn
Grooming	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Vizslas shed moderately.	Boxers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer

Temperament	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Vizslas are easy to train.	Boxers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Boxer is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Vizslas are a social breed.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Vizslas are average defenders.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Boxers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Australian Shepherds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Vizslas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer

Stranger Friendly	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Boxers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer

Health Issues	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Boxers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Boxers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Vizsla vs Boxer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies, average 7	6-8 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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