How long does a Boxer Pointer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).

Is a Boxer Pointer 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 Pointer Mix

A Boxer Pointer mix is a cross between a Boxer and a German Shorthaired Pointer. Most grow into large dogs of 50–75 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

German Shorthaired Pointer, a purebred dog — German Shorthaired PointerPhoto: Bonnie van den Born, 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.

Weight50–75 lbcan be 45–80 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Pointer Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix50–75 lb

German Shorthaired Pointer45–70 lb

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

Height runs 21–25 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 21–25 in for the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

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

Energy

Very 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 German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer as friendly, smart, willing to please. 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 Pointer vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Pointer Mix	German Shorthaired Pointer
Weight	50–80 lb	50–75 lb	45–70 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	21–25 in	21–25 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Sporting

Questions about the Boxer Pointer Mix

How big does a Boxer Pointer Mix get?: Most grow to 50–75 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Pointer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the German Shorthaired Pointer (10–12 years).
Does a Boxer Pointer Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boxer Pointer 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.