Boston Boxer Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Boston Boxer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Fearless
Brave
Bright

Boston Boxer dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Boston Boxer. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Boxer, Boston Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Black

Brindle
Fawn
Black
White

The coat of a Boston Boxer dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Boston Boxer can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Boston Boxers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Boston Boxer is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

Stenotic Nares
Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Deafness
Cataracts

Cardiac
Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmic
Rectal Exam
Fecal Analysis

Boston Boxer have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Boston Boxers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Play, Hike, Swim, Run, Playing outside, Playing tug, Snuggling

Boston 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Boxer, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Boxers usually need at least 60 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 Boston Boxer is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Boston Boxer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-55 pound (11 - 25 kg) Boston Boxer 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 Boston Boxer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Boxer 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.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Boston Boxers are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A Boston Boxers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Boston Boxers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Boston Boxers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Boston Boxers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Boston Boxer is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Boston Boxer is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Boston Boxer dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.