How long does a Boxer Whippet Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).

Is a Boxer Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Boxer Whippet mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–60 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight40–60 lbcan be 25–80 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Boxer Whippet Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix40–60 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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

Low to high

The Boxer rates high and the Whippet low; 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 Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	50–80 lb	40–60 lb	25–40 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	20–24 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Boxer Whippet Mix

How big does a Boxer Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 40–60 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Boxer Whippet 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 Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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