Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Boxers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cava-Chins are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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.

Avoid Cava-Chins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Germany

United States

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

Japanese Chin and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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
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

Brown
Red
Fawn
Black

Boxers have short coats.

Cava-Chins have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Cava-Chin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Cava-Chins 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
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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

Cataracts

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Cava-Chins 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.

Cava-Chins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Cava-Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Cava-Chins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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.

Cava-Chins 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 Cava-Chin, 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 Cava-Chins usually need at least 30 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 Cava-Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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) Cava-Chin 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 Cava-Chin 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 Cava-Chin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Boxers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Cava-Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Cava-Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Cava-Chins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Cava-Chins are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Cava-Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Boxers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Cava-Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.