

They can vary quite a bit in appearance, but many of these dogs have the same big-eyed, investigative face of the Boxer. This is a medium to large size dog that is intelligent and eager to please, and you’d have difficulty finding a more adorable dog.Ī post shared by Migo Berxers are large Boxer mixes that can easily top 100 pounds. They will provide endless love to your family and defend you to no end. Boxadors are often perfect mashups of the two parent breeds both physically and in terms of personality. This mixed breed takes cuteness and loyalty to a whole new level. Boxer and Labrador Mix: The Boxador Image credit: Clarke Colin, Shutterstock They’ll still have the desire to protect you, but they’re awfully friendly toward anything that isn’t perceived as a threat.Ĥ. No fancy breed names here, just a loving and affectionate dog who will stick by your side whether you like it or not! The gentleness of the Golden Retriever compliments the Boxer’s tendency to be friendly and affectionate, so these mixes are often very loving and emotional pups. Boxer and Golden Retriever Mix Image credit: kung_tom, Shutterstock These pups are generally much smaller than Boxers, so if you love Boxers but don’t have the space for one, consider this breed for your home.ģ. This is a highly energetic mix that’s also extremely affectionate, so they make wonderful pets for active families. They’re also easy to train and groom, and they are downright adorable. Boxer and Bulldog Mix: The Bull Boxer Image credit: Anna Hoychuk, ShutterstockĪlso known as a Valley Bulldog, this hybrid is incredibly friendly, just like Boxers. These pups can sometimes resemble their Beagle parents a bit more, but they always inherit the playfulness and love of life from their Boxer ancestors.Ģ. The Boggle is a hybrid between a Boxer and a Beagle, and the result is a pint-sized cutie with the adorable and inquisitive Boxer face. Boxer and Beagle Mix: The Boggle Image By: naD photos, Shutterstock We’ll be taking a look at 11 dog breeds that look like and behave like Boxers. Mix these characteristics with a love for family and protective nature, and you have a nearly perfect dog!īreeders, of course, love these traits just as much as Boxer owners, so they have sought to combine the Boxer aesthetic and positive personality with other breeds. Boxers have wonderful personalities, they’re fun and energetic, and for as regal and powerful as they look, they can still be silly and goofy. They’re adorable dogs from puppyhood into adulthood, but their appearance isn’t the only loveable thing about them. The AKC recognized the breed soon after, but only in the 1940s did the breed begin its steady rise to the top of the popularity charts, eventually peaking as the fourth most popular breed in America.Boxers are instantly recognizable with their large, square heads, muscular bodies, and short muzzles. The Boxer was one of the first breeds to be employed as a police and military dog in Germany.īy 1900, the breed had become established as a general utility dog, family pet, and even show dog. Although the exact origin of the name Boxer is obscure, it may have been derived from the German Boxl. By 1895, an entirely new breed, the Boxer, had been established. The result was a tough agile dog with a streamlined body and strong grip. In England, the Bulldog was the favored breed for the sport, whereas in Germany large mastiff-type dogs were used.Īround the 1830s, German hunters began a concerted effort to create a new breed, crossing their Bullenbeisers with mastiff-type dogs for size, terriers for tenacity, and, finally, Bulldogs. This required a strong but agile dog with a broad powerful jaw and a recessed nose. Bullenbeiser means bull-biter, and these dogs were used to chase large game through the forest. The Boxer derives from two central European breeds of dog that no longer exist: the larger Danziger Bullenbeiser and smaller Brabenter Bullenbeiser.
