Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

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

Crested Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

Japanese Chin, Chinese Crested

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Black
Cream
Red
Fawn
Silver
White
Blue
Sable

Boxers have short coats.

Crested Chins are known for their coat length.

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 Crested Chin 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.

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

Eyes
Skeletal/Joint Conditions

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

Eyes

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Orthopedic Exam

Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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.

Crested 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 Crested 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 Crested Chins usually need at least 40 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 Crested Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
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 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Crested 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 Crested 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 Crested 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.

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

Crested Chins 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.

Crested Chins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Crested Chins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Crested Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Boxers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Crested Chins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.