Boxer vs Poodle
Compare the Boxer to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Poodles.
Boxer
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Poodle
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1894 AD
1200 AD
Boxer
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Poodle
Boxer
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Boxer
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Poodle
Boxer
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boxer
Poodle
