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Name	Boxer	Bullmastiff	Dogue de Bordeaux
Origins	Germany	England	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	51	67
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Other Names	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	Bully, Bullie	French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeauxdog
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 1934 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2008 as a Working breed.
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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 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	No set
Price	$600-$1200	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1300

General Appearance - Boxer vs Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Size	Medium	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)	120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	132.5 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)	23-30 inches (58-75 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boxer vs Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Coat	Waterproof	Rough	Fine
Colors	Brindle White Fawn	Fawn Red Brindle	Fawn Mahogany Isabella Red
Grooming	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Dogue de Bordeaux doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Boxers shed moderately.	Bullmastiffs shed moderately.	Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boxer vs Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Temperament	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective	Companionable Devoted Loyal Courageous Outright Tempered Vigilant
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Boxers are quite easy to train.	Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Boxer is a playful breed.	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the most playful dog 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.	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.	Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average.	Dogue de Bordeauxs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Dogue de Bordeaux rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bullmastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dogue de Bordeaux has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bullmastiffs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.	Bullmastiffs have average wanderlust potential.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the biggest explorers.
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.	Bullmastiffs 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.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiffs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux

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

Health Issues	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	8-10 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boxers are high energy dogs.	Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal.	Dogue de Bordeauxs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Dogue de Bordeauxs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff 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.	High The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Dogue de Bordeaux has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Dogue de Bordeaux is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Boxer vs Bullmastiff vs Dogue de Bordeaux

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	4-13 puppies, average 8	4-6 puppies
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