Boxer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boxer	Australian Cattle Dog	Deutsche Bracke
Origins	Germany	Australia	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	56	267
Reviews	1	4	0
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Other Names	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Hall39;s Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler	German Bracke, Olper Bracke, Westphalian Bracke, German Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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 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	No set
Price	$600-$1200	$500-$700	$400-$600

General Appearance - Boxer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	10-18 kg
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	14 kg
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	16-21 inches (40–53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	18.5 inches (40–53 cm)

Hair & Care - Boxer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke

Coat	Waterproof	Dense	Dense Hard
Colors	Brindle White Fawn	Blue Speckled Red Mottled	Yellow Red White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Deutsche Bracke requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boxers shed moderately.	Australian Cattle Dogs shed moderately.	Deutsche Brackes shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Boxer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke

Temperament	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Aggressive Energetic Loyal Responsive Alert Intelligent Protective	Energetic Elegant Submissive Playful Intelligent Versatile Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: Deutsche Bracke is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Boxers are quite easy to train.	Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train.	Deutsche Brackes are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Boxer is a playful breed.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.	The Deutsche Bracke is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Deutsche Brackes have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Deutsche Brackes are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	Australian Cattle Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Deutsche Brackes are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.	Average to high: The Deutsche Bracke is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Deutsche Brackes are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Deutsche Brackes are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Deutsche Bracke has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Cattle Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Deutsche Brackes have a higher 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 Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Deutsche Brackes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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.	Australian Cattle Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Deutsche Brackes have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Deutsche Brackes 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.	Australian Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Deutsche Brackes adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Deutsche Brackes 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.	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.

Good With - Boxer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke

Stranger Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Deutsche Brackes are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Deutsche Brackes are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Deutsche Brackes are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Deutsche Brackes are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Deutsche Bracke is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Deutsche Brackes are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boxers are generally with other pets.	Australian Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.	Deutsche Brackes do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Cattle Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Deutsche Brackes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	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 Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Deutsche Bracke 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 Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke

Health Issues	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Deafness Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boxers are high energy dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are high energy dogs.	Deutsche Brackes are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Cattle Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Deutsche Brackes need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	Australian Cattle Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Deutsche Brackes don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Deutsche Bracke has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Deutsche Bracke is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Boxer vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Deutsche Bracke

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	1-7 puppies, average 5	5-8 puppies
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