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Compare Bullmastiff and Rottweiler. Which is better: Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer?
Name | Bullmastiff | Rottweiler | Boxer |
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Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 51 | 8 | 11 |
Reviews | 1 | 13 | 8 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer breeds. |
Bullie Bully |
Rott Rottie |
Deutscher Boxer German Boxer |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Large Giant | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer height comparison: | Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$1500 | $1200-$2000 | $600-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? | Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is easiest to train? | Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is most alert? | Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is most protective? | Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer? Compare temperaments. |
Protective Alert Powerful Courageous Docile Reliable Loyal Devoted Calm |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer? | Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer social needs comparison: | Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Bullmastiff 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. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | 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. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is most playful? | Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Boxer is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Bullmastiff indoors. | 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 Rottweiler indoors. | Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which uses mouth most during play? | Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed lives longest? |
8-10 years The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which handles climate changes best? | 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 Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has fewer health issues? | Very healthy dog breed. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer health problems comparison: |
Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Entropion Kidney Issues Hemangiosarcoma Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which breed is most active? | Bullmastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Bullmastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? | Bullmastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which needs most food? | 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. What colors are available? | Red Fawn Brindle |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany | White Fawn Brindle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which drools least? | 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 Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has least natural smell? | High 🔼 The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Rough | Dense | Waterproof |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding: | Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately. | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Boxer dogs shed moderately. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is best with kids? | Bullmastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Bullmastiff dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Boxer dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? Which dog is more friendly? | Bullmastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? | Bullmastiff dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bullmastiff or Rottweiler or Boxer? | Bullmastiff dogs are not dog-friendly. | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer? |
Yes Bullmastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has most military use? | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has most puppies? | 4-13 puppies, average 8 | 8-12 puppies | 2-10 puppies, average 6 |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. What's recommended? | 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. |
Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler vs Boxer Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. How are they classified internationally? | 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. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Which has most 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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 |
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