Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Chihuahua | Boxer | American Pit Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Mexico |  Germany |  United States |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 32 | 11 | 336 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Chihuahueño, Csivava | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer | APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| 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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club |
| Price | $600-$800 | $600-$1200 | $500-$700 |
General Appearance - Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
| Size | Small | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | 22-78 pounds (10-35 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 4 pounds (2 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | 50 pounds (22.5 kg) |
| Height | 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | 14-24 inches (35-60 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 7.5 inches (19 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | 19 inches (47.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
| Coat | Fine | Waterproof | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Chocolate Fawn Tan Cream Red Black | Brindle White Fawn | Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Chihuahuas shed none to minimal. | Boxers shed moderately. | American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
| Temperament | Alert Devoted Intelligent Courageous Lively Quick | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal | Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Chihuahuas are quite easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. | American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Boxer is a playful breed. | The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Chihuahuas 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 | Chihuahuas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Chihuahuas need a lot of social interaction. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. | American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed. |
| Barking | High: The Chihuahua is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Chihuahuas are average watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Chihuahuas strongly protect their territory. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Chihuahuas 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. | American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Chihuahuas tend to escape less than other breeds. | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Chihuahuas 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. | American Pit Bull Terriers 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 | Chihuahuas are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Chihuahuas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Chihuahuas 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. | American Pit Bull Terriers 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 |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat 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 - Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Chihuahuas are average friendly towards strangers. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. | American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Chihuahuas are not kid-friendly dogs. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Chihuahuas are very cat-friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. | American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Chihuahuas are average friendly towards other dogs. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly. |
| Office Friendly |
No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. | American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Chihuahuas are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Boxers are generally with other pets. | American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Chihuahuas 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 American Pit Bull Terriers 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 |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
Yes 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 Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really American Pit Bull Terrier 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
| Health Issues | Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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| Health Problems | Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Shivering | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies |
| Life Expectancy | 14-18 years | 10-12 years | 10-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Chihuahuas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Boxers are high energy dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Chihuahuas exercise need is very minimal. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. | American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Chihuahuas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Boxers don't need too much sleep. | American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
High The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Chihuahua is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Chihuahua vs Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 2-4 puppies | 2-10 puppies, average 6 | 5-8 puppies |
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