Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

"Find similarities and differences between Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd" Compare Boxer and German Shorthaired Pointer. Which is better: Boxer or German Shorthaired Pointer or Miniature American Shepherd?

General Appearance Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Boxer	German Shorthaired Pointer	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	Germany	Germany	United States
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	10	35
Reviews	1	2	0
Rate

Other Names	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund	North American Shepherd, Mini American, MAS, Ameri
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 1930 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$600-$1200	$600-$800	$900-$1000

General Appearance - Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd

Size	Medium	Large Medium	Small Medium
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Hair & Care - Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd

Coat	Waterproof	Dense	Smooth
Colors	Brindle White Fawn	Roan Liver White Black	Merle Blue White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Boxers shed moderately.	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately.	Miniature American Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd

Temperament	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Devoted Intelligent Energetic Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Miniature American Shepherd's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Boxers are quite easy to train.	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train.	Miniature American Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Boxer is a playful breed.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed.	The Miniature American Shepherd 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.	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.	German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average.	Miniature American Shepherds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders.	Miniature American Shepherds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature American Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.	German Shorthaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Miniature American Shepherds 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.	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Miniature American Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature American 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.
Adaptability	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature American Shepherds don't 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.	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 German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd

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

Health Issues	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	13-15 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Boxers are high energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are high energy dogs.	Miniature American Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Miniature American Shepherds have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Miniature American Shepherds 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.	3 to 4 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.
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 German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd

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	7-12 puppies	2-6 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Boxer vs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature American Shepherd

Reviews