Dog
Group:
Miscellaneous Class
Pronunciation:
(BOKS-er-DOO-del)
Breed Description:
The Boxerdoodle breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead, it is a hybrid cross of the Boxer and a Poodle (one of three breeds/varieties). This makes the Boxerdoodle a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Boxerdoodle breed of dog has one Boxer parent and one Poodle parent. However, their Poodle parent may be one of several varieties of Poodle since Poodles come in Toy, Miniature and Standard sizes. This means that Boxerdoodles can vary greatly in size. They can also look more like their Boxer parent or their Poodle parent, with a short, smooth coat or with long, wavy hair or even with curly coat.
The Boxerdoodle breed of dog may resemble either the Boxer or the Poodle, or be a combination of the two. Breeders are often said to prefer to use the Standard Poodle for crossing with the Boxer because of the similarity in size, so the Boxerdoodle can be a large dog. Breeders say that the body is usually strong and well-built. They say that the head is “average” in size for the body and that there is a relatively short muzzle. The stop is not well-defined. The shoulders are slightly sloping. The back should be level. The limbs are strong. The front legs should be straight while the rear legs should be well-angled.
These dogs come in brown, chestnut, fawn, mahogany and black. White markings are often found on the dogs.
Temperament:
The temperament of the Boxerdoodle breed of dog can resemble that of either parent. The Boxer can be more aloof with strangers while the Poodle can be more clownish. Both breeds can be a good family companion and playful at home. Both the Boxer and the Poodle take well to training, with the Poodle being considered one of the most intelligent breeds.
The Boxerdoodle breed of dog can also be an effective watch dog. Breeders say that these dogs get along well with other pets.
Height:
vary from 10 to 25 inches tall
Weight:
12 pounds and as much as 70 pounds
Exercise:
The Boxerdoodle breed of dog’ requires daily exercise. Dogs that take after their Boxer parent will probably require more exercise.
Life Expectancy:
The Boxerdoodle breed of dog’s life expectancy can vary greatly, depending on the health of the parents.
Grooming:
These dogs can have a range of coat types depending on whether they resemble their Boxer parent or their Poodle parent — or some cross in between. They will require at least weekly brushing in any case. Regular ear cleaning is a necessity. Clippering the coat may be necessary if the dog resembles the Poodle parent.
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.
