Boxer vs French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boxer	French Bulldog	Boston Terrier
Origins	Germany	England France	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	4	21
Reviews	1	1	0
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Other Names	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen
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 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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	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	$2000-$4000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Boxer vs French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boxer vs French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier

Coat	Waterproof	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Fine
Colors	Brindle White Fawn	Brindle Cream Fawn White	White Brindle Seal Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boxers shed moderately.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	Boston Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boxer vs French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier

Temperament	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Boxers are quite easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Boxer is a playful breed.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	Boston Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	Boston Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Boston Terriers 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.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Boston 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.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boston 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.	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 - Boxer vs French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boxers are generally with other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Boston 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.	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 French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boston 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 French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier

Health Issues	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boston 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	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boxers are high energy dogs.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
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 French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boxer vs French Bulldog vs Boston 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	3-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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