Boston Boxer History
The Boston Boxer is a mixed-breed or “designer” boxer created during the 1990s in an effort to create a medium-sized, athletic, and low-maintenance version of the boxer. The Boston Boxer is a mixed-breed or “designer” boxer created during the 1990s in an effort to create a medium-sized, athletic, and low-maintenance version of the boxer. The Boston Boxer was created by combining the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Irish, English, or Scottish terrier.
Boston Boxer Physical Characteristics
The Boston Boxer is a small, medium-large, stocky, muscular, and athletic hybrid breed that reportedly combines the distinctive head shape, coloring, and temperament of the Pit Bull with the athleticism and agility of the Bulldog. They stand between 20 and 28 inches at the withers and weigh between 70 and 100 pounds. They have a smooth, short, shiny, and tight coat of any color combination. They have wide heads and flat, broad skulls with rounded cheeks, blunt muzzles, and jaws. They have small, triangular, black noses and their ears are set high and erect. They have straight, strong legs, large, round feet, and long tails. They are a tenacious and courageous breed of dogs.
Eye Colors
Brown
Nose Colors
Black
Coat Colors
Brindle, Fawn, Black, White
Height Range
Male Height Range: 15 – 22 inches
Female Height Range: 15 – 22 inches
Weight Range
Male Weight Range: 25 – 55 lbs
Female Weight Range: 25 – 55 lbs
Boston Boxer Health
Description of breed health.
Lifespan
12-15 yrs
Boston Boxer Health Concerns
Cardiomyopathy, Hip Dysplasia, Subaortic Stenosis, Stenotic Nares, Patellar Luxation, Distichiasis, Deafness, Cataracts
Boston Boxer Temperament and Behaviour
The Boston Boxer is a cheerful, friendly and devoted breed of dog. They are highly energetic and agile, which make them excellent working dogs. They are loyal, loving, gentle, and sociable, especially towards children. They are generally healthy, but can have certain medical problems.
Boston Boxer Activity Requirements
Boxers are a high-energy, playful, and outgoing breed of dog. They are highly trainable and can make great companions for an active family. A well-socialized, properly exercised Boxer is a happy and playful companion. A boxer is full of energy and loves to play. They require regular, vigorous exercise and can be rambunctious if they don’t get enough. A boxer will appreciate spending plenty of time with their humans, and they love to play. While boxers are well-suited for apartment living, they do need room to run. They need a daily walk or run and, if possible, access to a yard where they can play. If you have the space for a boxer, they are a wonderful, loyal, and fun-loving pet.
Miles Per Day
8 miles
Activity Per Day
60 minutes
Daily Food
3 cups
Kennel Club Recognition
American Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Boston Boxer is part of the Unclassified group.
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The Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Boston Boxer is part of the Unclassified group.
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Australian National Kennel Council
Not Recognized
Boston Boxer is part of the Unclassified group.
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Canadian Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Boston Boxer is part of the Unclassified group.
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