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Name	Boxer	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Boston Terrier
Origins	Germany	United States	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	American Gentlemen Boston Bull Terrier Boxwood Boston Bull
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier height comparison:	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1200	$1000-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Boston Terrier is quite easy to get.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier trainability comparison.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Boston Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Boston Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier social needs comparison:	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Boxer dogs 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. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature Australian Shepherd indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Boston Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boston Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs 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.	Boston Terrier dogs 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.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Boston Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Allergies Deafness Cherry Eye Brain Tumors Megaesophagus Reverse Sneezing
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Boston Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Boxer, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Boston Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Boston Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier energy level comparison:	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Boston Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Boston Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier coat comparison:	Waterproof	Feathered	Fine
Colors What are the original Boxer, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Boston Terrier color?	White Fawn Brindle	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black White Brindle Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Boston Terrier dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Boston Terrier dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier?	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Boston Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Boxer or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boston Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier?	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Boxer and Miniature Australian Shepherd and Boston Terrier have?	2-10 puppies, average 6	2-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Boxer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	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

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