Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Rottweiler	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Boxer
Origins	Germany	England	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	8	82	11
Reviews	2	1	1
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Other Names	Rottie, Rott	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	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	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
Price	$1200-$2000	$1500-$2000	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Size	Large Giant	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Coat	Dense	Smooth	Waterproof
Colors	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black	Brindle White Fawn
Grooming	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.	Boxers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Temperament	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.	Boxers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Boxer is a 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	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Staffordshire 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.	Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Stranger Friendly	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boxers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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 Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boxer 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer

Health Issues	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	8-11 years	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Boxers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Boxers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Boxer

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	8-12 puppies	5-7 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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