Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Boxer | American Pit Bull Terrier | Black Mouth Cur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany |  United States | United States |
| Group | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 11 | 336 | 324 |
| Reviews | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer | APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull | Southern Cur, Yellow Black Mouth, East Texas Cur, American Black Mouth Cur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry | American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club | American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc. |
| Price | $600-$1200 | $500-$700 | $300-$500 |
General Appearance - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
| Size | Medium | Medium | Large Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | 22-78 pounds (10-35 kg) | 45-95 pounds (20-43 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | 50 pounds (22.5 kg) | 70 pounds (31.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | 14-24 inches (35-60 cm) | 16-25 inches (40-64 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | 19 inches (47.5 cm) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
Hair & Care - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
| Coat | Waterproof | Fine | Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Brindle White Fawn | Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black | Brown Red Brindle Fawn Yellow Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Boxers shed moderately. | American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately. | Black Mouth Curs are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
| Temperament | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal | Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn | Active Kind Protective Fearless Loyal Trainable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Black Mouth Cur's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Boxers are quite easy to train. | American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train. | Black Mouth Curs are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Boxer is a playful breed. | The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. | The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Black Mouth Curs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. | American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed. | Black Mouth Curs are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. | Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs. | Black Mouth Curs are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders. | Black Mouth Curs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Black Mouth Curs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. | Wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Boxers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | American Pit Bull Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Black Mouth Curs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Black Mouth Curs are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Black Mouth Curs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | American Pit Bull Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Black Mouth Curs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
| Stranger Friendly | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. | American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Black Mouth Curs are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Black Mouth Curs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. | American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. | Black Mouth Curs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly. | Black Mouth Curs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Black Mouth Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. | American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Boxers are generally with other pets. | American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Black Mouth Curs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No American Pit Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Black Mouth Curs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Black Mouth Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
| Health Issues | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | Black Mouth Curs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies | Ear Infections |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-14 years | 12-18 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Boxers are high energy dogs. | American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Black Mouth Curs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. | American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need. | Black Mouth Curs need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Boxers don't need too much sleep. | American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Black Mouth Curs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Black Mouth Cur has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Boxer vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Black Mouth Cur
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 2-10 puppies, average 6 | 5-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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