How long does a Boxer Malamute Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).

Is a Boxer Malamute Mix easy to train?

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

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Boxer Malamute Mix

A Boxer Malamute mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into large dogs of 60–80 lb and live 10–13 years.

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

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight60–80 lbcan be 50–85 lb

Height22–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Malamute Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix60–80 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

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

Height runs 22–25 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

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

Low to high

The Boxer rates high and the Alaskan Malamute low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. The Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. 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 Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	50–80 lb	60–80 lb	75–85 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	22–25 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Boxer Malamute Mix

How big does a Boxer Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 60–80 pounds and 22–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–85 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Boxer Malamute 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 Malamute Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to 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.