Boxer Chow Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Boxer Chow is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Aloof
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Fearless
Quiet
Brave
Bright
Detached

Boxer Chow dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Boxer Chow. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Boxer Chows are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Boxer Chow is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

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Boxer and Chow Chow

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Brown

Black

Brown
White
Cream

Boxer Chows are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Boxer Chow can have a litter of 2-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Boxer Chow dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Boxer Chow is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Entropion

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Radiography

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Boxer Chows may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Boxer Chow have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Boxer Chows a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Boxer Chow breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Boxer Chow dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Tug-of-war, Run, Frisber

Boxer Chows are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxer Chow, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boxer Chows usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Boxer Chow is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Boxer Chow should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Boxer Chow feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Boxer Chow is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boxer Chow is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Boxer Chows has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Boxer Chow is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Boxer Chow dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

The Boxer Chow is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Boxer Chows are average friendly dogs towards children.

Boxer Chows are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Boxer Chows are below average dog friendly dogs. Boxer Chow dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Boxer Chows are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Boxer Chows are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Boxer Chows will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Boxer Chows have an average level of playfulness. The Boxer Chows, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Boxer Chow dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.