Bull Terrier vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bull Terrier	Boxer
Origins	England	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	60	11
Reviews	2	1
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Other Names	English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian 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	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
Price	$1200-$1500	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Coat	Dense Smooth	Waterproof
Colors	Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black	Brindle White Fawn
Grooming	Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bull Terriers shed moderately.	Boxers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Temperament	Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bull Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bull Terriers are easy to train.	Boxers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The Boxer is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bull Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bull Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Bull Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bull Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boxers 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Stranger Friendly	Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boxers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxers 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 Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Deafness Heart Murmurs Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boxers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Boxers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bull Terrier vs Boxer

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	1-9 puppies, average 5	2-10 puppies, average 6
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