How long does a Boxer Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Boxer Pug Mix easy to train?

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

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Boxer Pug Mix

A Boxer Pug mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Pug. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 14–80 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boxer Pug Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 10–13 in for the Pug. 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 to high

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 Pug 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 Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	50–80 lb	30–50 lb	14–18 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	16–19 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Boxer Pug Mix

How big does a Boxer Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Boxer Pug 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 Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is 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.