How long does a Shih Tzu Boxer Mix live?

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

Is a Shih Tzu Boxer 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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Shih Tzu Boxer Mix

A Shih Tzu Boxer mix is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Boxer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 10–15 years.

Shih Tzu, a purebred dog — Shih TzuPhoto: danny O., CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 9–80 lb

Height15–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Shih Tzu Boxer Mix get?

Shih Tzu9–16 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Boxer50–80 lb

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

Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 9–10.5 in for the Shih Tzu and 21.5–25 in for the Boxer. 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

Shih Tzu 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

High

The Shih Tzu rates moderate and the Boxer high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Shih Tzu is usually described as affectionate, playful, outgoing. 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.

Shih Tzu vs Boxer vs the mix

Trait	Shih Tzu	Shih Tzu Boxer Mix	Boxer
Weight	9–16 lb	30–50 lb	50–80 lb
Height	9–10.5 in	15–18 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	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Shih Tzu Boxer Mix

How big does a Shih Tzu Boxer Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 9–80 pounds.
How long does a Shih Tzu Boxer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–15 years, the midpoint of the Shih Tzu (10–18 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).
Does a Shih Tzu Boxer Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Shih Tzu 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 Shih Tzu Boxer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Shih Tzu mixes

Other Boxer mixes

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