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Boxador Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Boxador so you can get to know the breed more.

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Breed Classification
What type of dog breed is a Boxador? Learn about its genetic classification and breeding category.
Cross Breed Boxer and Labrador Retriever mix

Boxador Size and Weight

Size Classification
What size category is a Boxador? Learn how big the Boxador breed typically grows.
LargeMedium
Weight Statistics
How much does a Boxador weigh? Discover typical weight ranges for adult males and females of the Boxador breed.
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of a Boxador?
Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height
How tall is the Boxador? Boxador height:
Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of a Boxador?
Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Boxador Price and Availability

Price Range
How much does a Boxador puppy cost? Find current market prices and factors affecting Boxador costs.
$600-$1200
If you choose to purchase the Boxador, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Boxador for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Boxador gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Boxador? How many Boxador are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Boxador is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Boxador Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligence Rating
How intelligent is a Boxador? Discover the Boxador's intelligence ranking and learning capabilities.
Smart: The Boxador dogs have great intelligence. They understand and memorize new commands in 15-25 repetitions.

The Boxador is among the smartest dogs in the intelligence ranking.

Training Difficulty
How easy is it to train a Boxador? Learn about the Boxador's trainability and response to training methods.
Boxador dogs are easy to train. They find out the association between commands and actions quite quickly.
Watchdog Rating
How good is a Boxador as a watchdog? Learn about the Boxador's alertness and guarding instincts.
Boxador dogs are good watchdogs. Their main job is to observe and they're consistent in their effort. Good vocal cords and a sense of hearing belong to them. Usually, they're territorial and protective about their property, so the Boxador dogs will alert you if they sense something different.
Territorial Protection
Is a Boxador protective of its territory? Learn about the Boxador's guarding instincts and behavior.
Boxador dogs strongly protect their territory. This breed is a complete security guard, so you don't have to be afraid in case of danger.

Boxador Personality and Temperament

Personality Traits
What personality does a Boxador have? Learn about characteristic Boxador temperament and behavior traits.
PlayfulLovingEnergeticAlertIntelligentConfidentFriendlyResponsiveAffectionateLoyalGentleGoingSocialFearlessCheerfulBraveBright
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Boxador sensitivity:
Sensitive: Boxador dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.

This breed's emotional level reflects their owner's feelings and they don't handle punishments well.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is a Boxador a good family dog?
Average to High: Boxador dogs are highly affectionate dogs. They like being involved in the family's life. This breed isn't considered an aloof dog.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Boxador need? Boxador social needs:
Boxador dogs need a lot of social interaction. They desire to always be with someone or around people. This breed hates being left alone.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Boxador to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Boxador roam?
Boxador dogs have average wanderlust potential. Sometimes they like to explore the world and they might escape once or twice, but usually, they prefer staying safely at home. Safer to teach them how to get back to you on command.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Boxador have high prey drive?
Boxador 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. Training can help to achieve good behavior.

Boxador Activity and Playfulness

Barking Frequency
Does a Boxador bark a lot? Learn about typical Boxador vocalization patterns and triggers.
Average: The Boxador barks occasionally. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Playful Nature
How playful is a Boxador? Understand the typical play drive and energy level of the Boxador breed.
The Boxador is a highly playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Apartment Adaptability
Can a Boxador live in an apartment? Learn about the Boxador's suitability for apartment living.
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 Boxador indoors.

Boxador Adaptability and Independence

Lifestyle Adaptability
How adaptable is a Boxador to lifestyle changes? Learn about the Boxador's flexibility to new situations.
Boxador dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Alone Time Tolerance
Can a Boxador be left alone? Learn about the Boxador's tolerance to solitude.
Boxador dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Boxador Bite Characteristics

Bite Risk Assessment
What is a Boxador biting potential? Learn about the Boxador's bite risk factors.

Low 🔽

The Boxador has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthing Tendency
Is a Boxador mouthy? Learn about the Boxador's tendency to use mouth during play.
Boxador dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Boxador dogs need to be taught a good attitude.
Bite Strength Rating
How strong is a Boxador bite? Learn about the Boxador's bite force measured in PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Boxador bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Boxador measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of a Boxador is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Boxador bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Boxador bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train a Boxador puppy not to bite from an early age.

The Boxador, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained.

However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for.

In conclusion, while the Boxador bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, a Boxador can be a loyal and protective companion for your family.

Boxador Health and Lifespan

Average Lifespan
How long does a Boxador live? Learn about the typical lifespan of the Boxador breed.
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Boxador: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
How well does a Boxador handle different weather? Learn about the Boxador's climate adaptability.
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. However, in general, most dogs prefer average to warm weather conditions, as they typically find hot weather conditions to be uncomfortable and taxing.
Health Concerns
What health issues are common in a Boxador? Discover typical conditions affecting the Boxador breed.
The Boxador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
How often does a Boxador need vet visits? Learn about the Boxador's veterinary care requirements.
Average
The Boxador should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Boxador breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Boxador breed? Most common health risks of Boxador:
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia AllergiesCancerHypothyroidismProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)BloatEpilepsyDeafnessEar InfectionsElbow DysplasiaDemodectic MangeOsteochondrosis DissecansAortic StenosisBoxer CardiomyopathyCorneal DystrophyTricuspid Valve DysplasiaAcute Moist DermatitisCold TailMyopathy

Boxador Energy and Activity

Energy Rating
How energetic is a Boxador? Understand daily activity needs of the Boxador breed.
Boxador dogs are high-energy dogs. An active lifestyle makes them happy.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does a Boxador need? How much exercise do Boxador dogs require per day?

Do Boxador dogs need a lot of exercises?

Boxador dogs need a lot of exercises. Long walks should be on a daily schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Boxador breed need?
Boxador dogs don't need too much sleep. They are energetic and desire to live active life. If you think naps are overrated, this breed can be the best choice for you.

Boxador Diet and Weight Management

Obesity Tendency
Is a Boxador prone to weight gain? Learn about the Boxador's obesity risks.
High: The Boxador breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding. If you want to keep balance, increase the amount and frequency of your daily dog walk and play with the Boxador more often.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Boxador weight regularly.

Food Consumption
How much food does a Boxador need daily? Learn about the Boxador's feeding requirements.
Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Boxador Allergies and Grooming

Allergy Friendliness
Is a Boxador hypoallergenic? Learn about the Boxador's suitability for allergy sufferers.
No
Boxador dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Coat Colors
What colors does a Boxador come in? Discover all possible Boxador color variations.
Black White FawnYellow Brindle Chocolate
Grooming Requirements
How much grooming does a Boxador need? Learn about Boxador coat maintenance requirements.
Effortless: The Boxador requires minimal grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned sometimes to avoid infections. Boxador is one of the best choices if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Highly recommended for beginners.
Drooling Tendency
Does a Boxador drool a lot? Learn about the Boxador's drooling habits.
The Boxador is an average drooler. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Stinkiness Rating
Does a Boxador smell bad? Learn about the Boxador's natural odor levels.

High 🔼

The Boxador has a high chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Coat Characteristics
What type of coat does a Boxador have? Learn about the Boxador's fur characteristics.
DenseWaterproofHardShort
Bathing Needs
How often does a Boxador need baths? Learn about the Boxador's bathing requirements.
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. While a good bath every now and then is a great way to keep your buddy from becoming overly smelly, be mindful about overbathing.

Bathing will wash away your dog’s natural oils, while a simple brushing every few days should keep them clean.

Shedding Level
How much do Boxador dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Boxador? Do Boxador dogs shed a lot?
Boxador dogs shed moderately. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Regular brushing reduces the amount of hair that sheds. It mostly depends on their health status and breed type.

Boxador Good With

Child Compatibility
Is a Boxador good with children? Learn about the Boxador's behavior around kids of different ages.
Boxador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. This breed enjoys being surrounded by children.
Pet Compatibility
How well does a Boxador get along with other pets? Discover the Boxador's compatibility with other animals.
Boxador dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Boxador temperament with other people:
Boxador dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
How well do Boxador dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Boxador breed live with a cat?
Boxador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Is Boxador good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Boxador dogs get along with other dogs?
Boxador dogs are dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Boxador can be a great choice.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Boxador breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Boxador breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Boxador dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Boxador dogs good office canines? Do Boxador dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Boxador is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Boxador dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Boxador temperament with senior people? Are Boxador dogs good for elderly owners?
Boxadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Boxador As a Working Dog

Service Dog Capability
Can a Boxador be a service dog? Learn about the Boxador's service work potential.

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Boxador breed is a good choice for service purposes.

Therapy Work Suitability
Is a Boxador good as a therapy dog? Learn about the Boxador's therapy work aptitude.

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Boxador breed is a good choice for therapeutic purposes.

Scent Detection Ability
Is a Boxador good at detection work? Learn about the Boxador's scenting abilities.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. 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.

Boxador breed is a good choice for detection purposes.

Search & Rescue Potential
Can a Boxador do search and rescue? Learn about the Boxador's SAR capabilities.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. 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.

The Boxador breed is a good choice for SAR purposes.

Maritime Work Ability
Is a Boxador good on boats? Learn about the Boxador's maritime capabilities.

Yes

Boxador breed usually likes being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, as a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Draft Work Capability
Can a Boxador pull carts? Learn about the Boxador's drafting abilities.

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Boxador breed is a good choice for drafting purposes.

Military Service Background
Was a Boxador used in military service? Learn about the Boxador's military history.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Boxador Reproducibility

Puppy Litter Size
How many puppies does a Boxador usually have? Learn about typical litter sizes.
5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
How long is a Boxador pregnant? Learn about the Boxador's gestation period.

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Boxador: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Breeding Frequency
How often can a Boxador have puppies? Learn about safe breeding intervals.

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.

Boxador Recognition

AKC Classification
What AKC group is a Boxador in? Learn about the Boxador's AKC classification.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
What FCI group is a Boxador in? Learn about the Boxador's international classification.
Not recognized by FCI.

Boxador Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Intelligence Rating: Smart: The Boxador dogs have great intelligence.
  • Training Difficulty: Boxador dogs are easy to train.
  • Grooming Requirements: Effortless: The Boxador requires minimal grooming.
  • Watchdog Rating: Boxador dogs are good watchdogs.
  • Lifestyle Adaptability: Boxador dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
  • Child Compatibility: Boxador dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
  • Cat Friendly: Boxador dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
  • Dog Friendly: Boxador dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
  • Senior Citizens Friendly: Boxadors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Boxador dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
  • Service Dog Capability: This breed makes good as a service dog.
  • Therapy Work Suitability: This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
  • Scent Detection Ability: After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
  • Search & Rescue Potential: This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
  • Maritime Work Ability: Boxador breed usually likes being on a boat.

    Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

    Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages.

  • Draft Work Capability: A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
Cons
  • Allergy Friendliness: Boxador dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Stinkiness Rating: The Boxador has a high chance of bad smell.
  • Obesity Tendency: High: The Boxador breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
  • Mouthing Tendency: Boxador dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
  • Alone Time Tolerance: Boxador dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
  • Office Friendly: Boxador is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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