Border Terrier vs Boxer
Compare the Border Terrier to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Boxers.
Border Terrier
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Boxer
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1700 AD
1894 AD
Border Terrier
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Boxer
Border Terrier
Boxer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Boxer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Border Terrier
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Terrier
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Boxer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Border Terrier
Boxer
Border Terrier
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Border Terrier
Boxer
