How long does a Boxer Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Boxer Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier Mix

A Boxer Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight30–50 lbcan be 12–80 lb

Height18–21 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boxer Boston Terrier Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 18–21 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Boston Terrier very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. The Boston Terrier as friendly, bright, amusing. 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 Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	50–80 lb	30–50 lb	12–25 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	18–21 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Boxer Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Boxer Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 18–21 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Boxer Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boxer Boston Terrier 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.