How long does a Boxer Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Boxer Akita Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Boxer Akita Mix

A Boxer Akita mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Akita. Most grow into large dogs of 60–105 lb and live 10–12 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, source

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight60–105 lbcan be 50–130 lb

Height23–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Akita Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix60–105 lb

Akita70–130 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Boxer Akita Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 23–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 24–28 in for the Akita.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Boxer rates high and the Akita very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. The Akita as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Boxer vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	50–80 lb	60–105 lb	70–130 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	23–26 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Boxer Akita Mix

How big does a Boxer Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 60–105 pounds and 23–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–130 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Boxer Akita Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boxer Akita Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Akita mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.