Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Cheerful

Choose a Boxer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Bostchons aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Germany

United States

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

Bichon Frise and Boston Terrier

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Boxers have short coats.

Bostchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

A Boxer can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bostchon can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Boxers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Bostchons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

Patellar Luxation

Gastric Torsion
Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Esophageal Achalasia
Hydrocephalus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Blood
Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic
Oral

Boxers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bostchons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Boxers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bostchons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bostchons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Boxer dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bostchons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Boxers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bostchons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxer, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bostchon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boxers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bostchons usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Boxer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Bostchon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Boxer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bostchon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Boxer feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Bostchon feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Boxer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Bostchon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boxer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bostchon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Boxer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Bostchons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Boxers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bostchons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boxers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bostchons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Boxers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bostchons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Boxers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bostchons are highly friendly around strangers.