How long does a Poodle Boxer Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).

Is a Poodle Boxer 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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Poodle Boxer Mix

Also searched as Boxerdoodle

A Poodle Boxer mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Boxer. Most grow into large dogs of 45–75 lb and live 10–15 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

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

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

Weight45–75 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Poodle Boxer Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix45–75 lb

Boxer50–80 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Poodle Boxer 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 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 21.5–25 in for the Boxer.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Boxer. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Boxer high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Boxer vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Boxer Mix	Boxer
Weight	40–70 lb	45–75 lb	50–80 lb
Height	18–24 in	20–24 in	21.5–25 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–15 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Poodle Boxer Mix

How big does a Poodle Boxer Mix get?: Most grow to 45–75 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Boxer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).
Does a Poodle Boxer Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Boxer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Boxer mixes

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