Dog
Group:
Working 
Pronunciation:
(box-a-DOOR)
Breed Description:
The Boxador breed of dog is not an actual breed. It is a hybrid cross of the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever. This makes the Boxador a designer dog. Designer dogs differ from your average mutt or mixed breed dog because these breedings are usually planned and the parents are known. With mutts or some mixed breed dogs, the dog’s ancestry may not be known. A Boxador will likely have characteristics of both its Boxer and Labrador parents.
The difference between a hybrid breed and a recognized breed lies in the breed’s ability to “breed true.” When you breed two Boxers together, even if they are from separate parts of the world, they will produce puppies that are recognizably Boxer puppies. The same is true for Labrador Retriever and other breeds. When you breed Boxadors together, or other hybrids or designer breeds, you will get puppies that could look like Boxers, or Labradors, or some mix of the two. Even when you continue to breed Boxadors together the puppies will go on turning out like Boxers or Labs. It may take many generations of careful breeding before a hybrid breed can become able to breed true and routinely produce puppies that resemble their hybrid parents.
Physically, the Boxador breed of dog can resemble either the Boxer or the Labrador Retriever, but it is often a mix of the two parent breeds.
The coloring and physical characteristics of the Boxador breed of dog can vary. However, black and fawn are common colors. Some puppies may be born with white marking around their face and chest. Brindle is also a possible color.
These dogs usually have a strong, intelligent face with a squared muzzle.
Some hybrid breeders claim that hybrid dogs are healthier than purebred dogs but genetics proves them wrong. The health of the dogs produced will depend on the dogs used for breeding. If the dogs used for breeding have both been screened for health and genetic problems common in their breeds and found to be healthy, then the chances of producing a healthy litter will be much better. However, just breeding two dogs of different breeds together will not ensure healthy puppies.
In the case of the Boxador breed of dog, both the Labrador Retriever and the Boxer are known to have problems with hip dysplasia in their breeds. If a hybrid dog breeder breeds together a Lab and a Boxer who both have hip dysplasia, it doesn’t matter that the dogs are unrelated. The puppies produced from those dogs will have a strong chance of developing hip problems.
Cancer is also a frequent problem in the parent breeds and this predisposition can be passed on to the Boxador breed of dog. Allergies are another common problem.
Temperament:
In most cases the Boxador is known for having a good temperament, which usually comes from its Labrador Retriever parent. Breeders say that both the Boxer and the Labrador love children and that the Boxador breed of dog often inherits this trait. They also say that Boxadors are known for their loyalty and playful attitude. They claim that the Boxador makes a great family pet and is easy to train. They also say that the Boxador is energetic and non-aggressive.
However, please remember that Boxadors can vary in temperament as in looks. Some Boxadors can be more like the friendly Labrador while others can be more like the more conservative Boxer. Before getting a Boxador puppy or dog you should meet the dog in person to make sure that he’s a good fit for you and your family.
Height:
21 1/2 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight:
between 50 and 75 pounds
Health Problems:
Cancer is also a frequent problem in the parent breeds and this predisposition can be passed on to the Boxador breed of dog. Allergies are another common problem.
Exercise:
The Boxador breed of dog requires regular and frequent exercise to keep it from becoming obese. They are an energetic and playful dog, although they usually become more sedentary as they grow older. These are large dogs so they usually need a yard.
Life Expectancy:
8-14 years
Grooming:
The Boxador breed of dog has short hair that is easy to brush. However, shedding can be a concern, especially if the dog resembles its Labrador parent. They need regular brushing to keep the hair from shedding in the house.
Origin:
United States. More specific information is not known. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
