Boxer vs Pug
Compare the Boxer to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Pugs.
Boxer
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1894 AD
-206 BC
Boxer
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Pug
Boxer
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Boxer
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Pug
Boxer
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Pug
