Australian Shepherd vs Boxer
Compare the Australian Shepherd to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and Boxers.
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1840 AD
1894 AD
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
High
High
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Australian Shepherd
Boxer
