Boxer vs Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Boxer | Golden Retriever | Bichon Frise |
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| Origins |  Germany |  Scotland |  Spain  Belgium |
| Group | Working Dogs | Gun Dog | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 11 | 3 | 46 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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| Other Names | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat | Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon |
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| 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 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 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 | 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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America |
| Price | $600-$1200 | $1000-$2000 | $700-$1000 |
General Appearance - Boxer vs Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise
| Size | Medium | Large | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Boxer vs Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise
| Coat | Waterproof | Silky Wavy Shiny Straight | Curly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Brindle White Fawn | Golden Light | White Apricot Buff Cream |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Boxers shed moderately. | Golden Retrievers shed moderately. | Bichon Frises are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Boxer vs Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise
| Temperament | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal | Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy | Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Boxers are quite easy to train. | Golden Retrievers are easy to train. | Bichon Frises are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Boxer is a playful breed. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | 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. | Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. | Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. | Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. | Bichon Frises are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Golden Retrievers are average defenders. | Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. | Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential. |
| 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. | Golden Retrievers 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. | Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Bichon Frises 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. | Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| 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 Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise
| Stranger Friendly | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. | Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. | Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Boxers are generally with other pets. | Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Bichon Frises 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 Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good 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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Bichon Frise 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 Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise
| Health Issues | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease | Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-12 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | Yes |
| Energy Level | Boxers are high energy dogs. | Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs. | Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. | Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises. | Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Boxers don't need too much sleep. | Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep. | Bichon Frises 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 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Boxer vs Golden Retriever vs Bichon Frise
| 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 | 5-10 puppies | 2-5 puppies |
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