Boxer vs Mastiff
Compare the Boxer to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Mastiffs.
Boxer
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-10 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1894 AD
-700 BC
Boxer
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Mastiff
Boxer
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Boxer
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
High
Boxer
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-10 Years
Boxer
Mastiff
Boxer
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Mastiff
