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Name	Boxer	American Pit Bull Terrier	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origins	Germany	United States	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	336	82
Reviews	1	4	7
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Other Names	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog 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
Price	$600-$1200	$500-$700	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Coat	Waterproof	Fine	Smooth
Colors	Brindle White Fawn	Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boxers shed moderately.	American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Temperament	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Boxers are quite easy to train.	American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Boxer is a playful breed.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	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.	American Pit Bull Terriers 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.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Pit Bull Terriers 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.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boxers are generally with other pets.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Pit Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	Yes 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 Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Health Issues	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boxers are high energy dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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	2-10 puppies, average 6	5-8 puppies	5-7 puppies
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