Comparison: Boxer and English Bulldog

Boxer and English Bulldog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Boxer
Photo: OleNeitzel, CC BY 4.0, source
English Bulldog
Photo: Nancy Wong, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
BoxerEnglish Bulldog
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers53–63 cm31–40 cm
Weight25–32 kg18–25 kg
Life span10–12 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Short square muzzle with an underbite
  • Short fawn or brindle coat, often with white markings
  • Muscular build and pronounced stop
  • Stocky body with bowed front legs
  • Short wrinkled muzzle and wide head
  • Droopy jowls and facial folds
CoatShort, hard, glossy coat, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.Short, fine and smooth coat.
PurposeA German breed descended from Bullenbeisser and bulldog stock, first used to hold game, later a service and family dog.Originally bred for bull-baiting (now banned); today a companion with an extreme brachycephalic type.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.