Boxer has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

McNab has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Friendly
Obedient
Sociable
Hard
Working
Protective
Mannered

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.

McNabs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Germany

United States

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

Scottish Collies, Nomadic Basque Sheepdogs

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

Dog Registry of America Inc.

1800s

19th Century

Working (AKC:1904)
Guardian (UKC)

Herding

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Black
Red
Pied

Boxers have short coats.

McNabs have medium-length coats.

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 McNab can have a litter of 13-15 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.

McNabs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

None Known

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

Ear Infections
Multi-Drug Resistance Gene (MDR1)

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Ear Examination
Eye examination
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

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

McNabs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Boxer has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

McNab has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

McNabs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Boxer has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

McNab minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Boxer dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

McNab dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Walk, Run, Jog, Training, Grooming, Eating out, Wubba, Fetch, Hike, Running, Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Digging, Eating Snacks, Jumping, Jumping around, Walks, He liked to run, Back rubs, Fast walking, Playing, Hiking, Playing catch, Cuddling, Chase, Tug-of-war, Chew, Nap, Go to Park

Dog Parks, River

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 McNab, it's at least 18 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 35-65 pound (16 - 29 kg) McNab feed 3 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 McNab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 McNab is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

McNabs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

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