Bullmastiff vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Bullmastiff | Boxer |
|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England |  Germany |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 51 | 11 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Bully, Bullie | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working 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 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 |
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 - Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Size | Large | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
Hair & Care - Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Coat | Rough | Waterproof |
|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Fawn Red Brindle |
Brindle White Fawn |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Bullmastiffs shed moderately. | Boxers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Temperament |
Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective |
Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | The Boxer is a playful breed. |
| 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 | Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Bullmastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Bullmastiffs have an 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 | Bullmastiffs have average wanderlust potential. | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | 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. | 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 | 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. | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Bullmastiff vs Boxer
| Stranger Friendly | Bullmastiffs are average friendly towards strangers. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Bullmastiffs are kid-friendly dogs. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Bullmastiffs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Bullmastiffs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Boxers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Bullmastiffs 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 |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Bullmastiff 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 |
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 - Bullmastiff 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. |
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| Health Problems |
Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism |
| Life Expectancy | 8-10 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Energy Level | Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Boxers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Boxers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, 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 Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
High The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
| 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. | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Bullmastiff 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 | 4-13 puppies, average 8 | 2-10 puppies, average 6 |
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