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Pit Bull Boxer Mix
A Pit Bull Boxer mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Boxer. Most grow into large dogs of 45–75 lb and live 11–14 years.
Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.
How big does a Pit Bull Boxer Mix get?
Pounds. The dark band is where most Pit Bull Boxer Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.
Height runs 19–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 21.5–25 in for the Boxer.
Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.
Coat, energy and training
Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.
The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Boxer high; a puppy may lean either way.
A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.
Temperament
The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. The Boxer as bright, fun-loving, active. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.
Pit Bull vs Boxer vs the mix
| Trait | Pit Bull | Pit Bull Boxer Mix | Boxer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–70 lb | 45–75 lb | 50–80 lb |
| Height | 17–19 in | 19–22 in | 21.5–25 in |
| Lifespan | 12–16 yr | 11–14 yr | 10–12 yr |
| Shedding | low | low | low |
| Energy | moderate | high | high |
| Group | Terrier | mixed | Working |
Questions about the Pit Bull Boxer Mix
- How big does a Pit Bull Boxer Mix get?
- Most grow to 45–75 pounds and 19–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
- How long does a Pit Bull Boxer Mix live?
- A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).
- Does a Pit Bull Boxer 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 Pit Bull Boxer Mix easy to train?
- Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.
Other Pit Bull mixes
- Husky Pit Bull Mix
- Lab Pit Bull Mix
- German Shepherd Pit Bull Mix
- Pit Bull Dachshund Mix
- Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix
- Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix
- Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix
- Pit Bull Poodle Mix
- Pit Bull Corgi Mix
- Pit Bull Doberman Mix
Other Boxer mixes
- Lab Boxer Mix
- German Shepherd Boxer Mix
- Beagle Boxer Mix
- Poodle Boxer Mix
- Husky Boxer Mix
- Boxer Rottweiler Mix
- Boxer Mastiff Mix
- Chihuahua Boxer Mix
- Boxer Cane Corso Mix
- Boxer Pug Mix
Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.