Dog
Group:
Working
Pronunciation:
(BOKS-wil-er)
Breed Description:
The Boxweiler breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Boxer and a Rottweiler. This makes it a hybrid dog or 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 Boxweiler breed of dog may combine traits of its Boxer and Rottweiler parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Boxweilers together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Boxers and Rottweilers. However, the puppies may still resemble either Boxers or Rottweilers.
Both the Boxer and the Rottweiler are large, strong dogs. They can be very athletic and powerful dogs. They are often used as protection dogs. The Boxweiler breed of dog is generally more agile and taller than the Rottweiler but more aggressive and territorial than the Boxer. They are usually easy to train and make a good family companion. However, they can be overly protective and unfriendly toward strangers and other dogs. They require early and widespread socialization. The Boxweiler is usually relaxed and well-mannered at home. They make a playful family dog with their loved ones.
Ears are left uncropped but the tail is generally docked. The coat for these dogs is short, thick and hard. Coat color can be solid fawn, red and brindle shades, but there is also a common variety of colors including black and tan and the typical Boxer colors with or without white markings.
Temperament:
The temperament of the Boxweiler breed of dog can be anywhere between that of the Boxer and the Rottweiler. They can be less aggressive and territorial than the Rottweiler but more so than the typical Boxer. They do tend to be protective. It’s best to make sure that these dogs are well-socialized from the time they’re puppies. At home they make loving and devoted family companions.
Height:
standing up to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight:
between 50 and 80 pounds
Health Problems:
Cancer can be a serious health concern with Rottweilers and this predisposition can be passed along to the Boxweiler.
Exercise:
With two large, active breeds as the parents, the Boxweiler breed of dog requires frequent vigorous exercise. Exercise will help keep the dog calm and reduce any chance of behavior problems in the house.
Life Expectancy:
Boxweilers can live anywhere from 8 to 13 years.
Grooming:
Although the Boxweiler breed of dog has a short, hard coat, regular brushing is necessary to cut down on shedding. Regular ear cleaning is also needed to avoid ear infections.
Origin:
Boxers and Rottweilers were supposedly first crossed in the 1980s to produce Boxweilers. There was also possibly some Pit Bull included in these early crosses. However, today, breeders generally simply breed a Boxer to a Rottweiler to produce a Boxweiler breed of dog. Boxweilers are also known in Europe. However, this is generally a hard-to-find hybrid dog breed. 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.
