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Boxer Mastiff Mix

A Boxer Mastiff mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Mastiff. Most grow into giant dogs of 85–155 lb and live 8–11 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog
BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, source
Mastiff, a purebred dog
MastiffPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight85–155 lbcan be 50–230 lb
Height24–28 inat the shoulder
Lifespan8–11 years
SizeGiant

How big does a Boxer Mastiff Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb
The mix85–155 lb
Mastiff120–230 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 27.5–30 in for the Mastiff.

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
High

The Boxer rates high and the Mastiff moderate; 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 Mastiff as courageous, dignified, good-natured. 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 Mastiff vs the mix

TraitBoxerBoxer Mastiff MixMastiff
Weight50–80 lb85–155 lb120–230 lb
Height21.5–25 in24–28 in27.5–30 in
Lifespan10–12 yr8–11 yr6–10 yr
Sheddinglowlowlow
Energyhighhighmoderate
GroupWorkingmixedWorking

Questions about the Boxer Mastiff Mix

How big does a Boxer Mastiff Mix get?
Most grow to 85–155 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–230 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Mastiff Mix live?
A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).
Does a Boxer Mastiff 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 Mastiff Mix easy to train?
Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Mastiff mixes

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