Boxer vs Chihuahua
Compare the Boxer to the Chihuahua. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Chihuahuas.
Boxer
Chihuahua
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-20 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Chihuahua
Origin Country
Germany
Mexico
Origin Year
1894 AD
1850 AD
Boxer
Chihuahua
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Chihuahua
Boxer
Chihuahua
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Chihuahua
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Boxer
Chihuahua
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Chihuahua
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Chihuahua
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Chihuahua
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Chihuahua
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-20 Years
Boxer
Chihuahua
Boxer
Chihuahua
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Boxer
Chihuahua
