Boxer Mix Dog Breeds

With their happy personalities, loving, affectionate natures and protective instincts, Boxers have become one of the most popular breeds in the world. So, it’s not surprising that many people have wanted to use the Boxer as the basis for their own unique hybrid dogs.

Hybrid Dogs

Hybrid dogs are dogs that are intentionally-bred crosses between two different pure breeds. The Cockapoo is a good example of a hybrid dog since it’s a known cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. A hybrid dog is different from a simple mixed breed dog since a mixed breed dog may have completely unknown parentage.

There’s usually some purpose in mind when a hybrid dog mating is done, although the breeder may not get the traits he or she is expecting in the puppies, or in the proportions expected. Different puppies in the litter may resemble one or the other parent, or be a combination, for example.

If you’re interested in getting any hybrid dog you should keep in mind that hybrid dogs are a mix of their parents’ breeds. A hybrid dog with a Boxer parent may or may not resemble the Boxer in looks or personality. Depending on the other parent, the Boxer’s squared, brachycephalic (short-nosed) head will probably be recessive, so your puppy may have a normal muzzle. He may not have the coat color of a Boxer. He may have a personality more like the other parent, too. It’s important for you to consider the other parent just as much as you consider the Boxer parent when you are thinking about getting a Boxer hybrid.

You may also hear the claim that hybrid dogs are healthier than purebred dogs but this is not necessarily true. It will depend on the particular dogs used for the breeding. For example, if the breeder breeds together two dogs who have hip dysplasia, it won’t matter if they are different breeds. It’s very likely that the resulting puppies will later develop hip problems. The same is true for many other health issues.

Healthy dogs generally produce healthy puppies, whether they are producing a purebred litter or not. When getting a puppy you should always ask about the health status of the parents.

Boxer Hybrids

In the United States the American Canine Hybrid Club has already recognized a number of Boxer hybrids, and more are possible regardless of the country. The following Boxer hybrids have been recognized in the U.S.:

• Bullboxer Pit — A cross between a Boxer and an American Pit Bull Terrier. These dogs typically do resemble Boxer-type dogs since Boxers and American Pit Bull Terriers share some common ancestry in the distant past. However, in photos, they do not have the Boxer’s short muzzle.

• Bullboxer — A cross between a Boxer and a Bulldog. Also called a Valley Bulldog. These dogs also have a Boxer-like head but they are much bulkier than a normal Boxer.

• French Bulloxer — A cross between a Boxer and the small French Bulldog.

• Boxapoint — A cross between a Boxer and a German Shorthaired Pointer. These dogs seem to be mostly black with some white markings. They do not have the Boxer’s short muzzle.

• Boxador — A cross between a Boxer and a Labrador Retriever. Brown, black or brindle. These dogs seem to mostly resemble Labradors, though they can sometimes look more like the Boxer. They are said to be very sweet, intelligent and playful.

• Boxerdoodle — A cross between the Boxer and the Poodle (any size, though the larger sizes are more common). Various colors are seen in this cross and the coat can be variously short and smooth or long and shaggy. Some dogs have a somewhat Boxer face, some look like neither parent, and some look like shaggy Poodles.

• Soft-Coated Woxer — A cross between a Boxer and a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. Said to have the coat and temperament of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier.

• BT Walker — A cross between a Boxer and a Treeing Walker Coonhound. This dog seems to have the body build of a Treehound. They head is more hound-like though on the bulky side. Said to be intelligent, eager, active.

• Boweimar — A cross between a Boxer and a Weimaraner.

Again, other Boxer crosses are possible. Some may be more successful than others so remember to do your homework on both parents.

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