Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boxer	Miniature Schnauzer
Origins	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	18
Reviews	1	2
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Other Names	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer 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 United Kennel Club
Price	$600-$1200	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Hair & Care - Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Coat	Waterproof	Wiry
Colors	Brindle White Fawn	Salt Pepper Silver Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Boxers shed moderately.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Temperament	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Boxers are quite easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Boxer is a playful breed.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	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.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.

Good With - Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boxers are generally with other pets.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Schnauzers 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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes 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.

Health Factors - Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Health Issues	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Schnauzer 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	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Boxers are high energy dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boxer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-10 puppies, average 6	3-6 puppies
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