Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Bull Terrier | Boxer | Bullmastiff |
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| Origins |  England |  Germany | England |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 60 | 11 | 51 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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| Other Names | English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer | Bully, Bullie |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | 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. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 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. | 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 | 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 |
| Price | $1200-$1500 | $600-$1200 | $1200-$1500 |
General Appearance - Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff
| Size | Medium | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 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) | Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 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) | Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 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) | Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm) |
Hair & Care - Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff
| Coat | Dense Smooth | Waterproof | Rough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black | Brindle White Fawn | Fawn Red Brindle |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Bull Terriers shed moderately. | Boxers shed moderately. | Bullmastiffs shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff
| Temperament | Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal | Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective |
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| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Bull Terrier's has great intelligence. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Bull Terriers are easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. | Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed. | The Boxer is a playful breed. | Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog 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. | 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. | Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. | Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. | Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Bullmastiffs 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. |
Low The Bullmastiff 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. | Bullmastiffs have an 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. | Bullmastiffs 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. | Bullmastiffs 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. | Bullmastiffs 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 | Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| 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. | 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. |
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 - Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff
| Stranger Friendly | Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. | Bullmastiffs are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiffs are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. | Bullmastiffs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly. |
| 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. |
No Bullmastiff 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. | Bullmastiffs 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. | Bullmastiffs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| 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. |
No Bullmastiffs 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Not really Bullmastiff 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. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff
| 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. | Very healthy dog breed. |
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| 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 | Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-12 years | 8-10 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Boxers are high energy dogs. | Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. | Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal. |
| 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. | Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
| 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. | 3 to 4.5 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. | High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The Bullmastiff 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. | The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Reproducibility - Bull Terrier vs Boxer vs Bullmastiff
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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| 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 | 1-9 puppies, average 5 | 2-10 puppies, average 6 | 4-13 puppies, average 8 |
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