Foxhound vs Boxer
Compare the Foxhound to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Foxhounds and Boxers.
Foxhound
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Foxhound
Boxer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1650 AD
1894 AD
Foxhound
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Foxhound
Boxer
Foxhound
Boxer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Foxhound
Boxer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Foxhound
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Foxhound
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Foxhound
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Foxhound
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Foxhound
Boxer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Foxhound
Boxer
Foxhound
Boxer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Foxhound
Boxer
