Boxer Lab Mix (Boxador): A Goofy and Devoted Family Dog

If you are looking for a perfect mixed breed and you love both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever, the Boxador can be the perfect breed for you and your family! This article can help you to decide if the Boxador is right for you and can help you find out the temperament, size, weight, health concerns, lifespan, and more of the Boxer and Labrador Retriever mix. This can help you know if you want to add this loyal companion to your family!

The Boxer Labrador Retriever mix is a loyal, devoted, loving, gentle, and fun dog that gets along with children and other pets. This is a dog breed that loves its human companions and will make the perfect addition to any size and type of family!

The Boxador is a mix between both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever Mix. This breed will have both the traits and the characteristics of the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever breed and you will get the best of both worlds.

This is a medium to the large-sized dog and has purebred parents of both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever breed. This dog is very loving and protective of its family and is very smart and easy to train.

Both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever are very popular dog breeds in America. Since the breeders have been creating hybrid dogs for centuries, it is important to note that American breeders made the Boxador as a designer dog because of the personality of both the purebred breeds.

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Overview of the Boxer and Labrador Retriever Breed

Since you will be getting the best of both worlds with the Boxador, here are some qualities of both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever breeds. Remember, always ask questions to your breeder, and pay attention to the parent breeds to know what personalities that your Boxador might have.

Boxer Qualities	Labrador Retriever Qualities
Great personality	Very friendly.
Loving	Overall healthy.
Very intelligent	Connect well with humans.
Makes a great family dog.	Very loving and patient.
Funny, playful, and animated.	Highly intelligent and easy to train.
Loves to sit in your lap.	Loves to swim and be outdoors.
Very confident.	Love to play and is a very gentle breed.

The Boxer is a very popular dog and is very energetic and fun to play with. It loves to play and have fun with its family and is very devoted and loyal to each person in the family. This is a dog that is almost always happy and loves to play with children and people of all ages and sizes and they are always there to show love and compassion when needed.

The Labrador Retriever is considered one of the most popular dog breeds to own in the United States because of its loving nature and its willingness to show affection to almost everyone it meets. This is a fairly large dog, but it is very gentle and good with children and animals.

What is Boxer Labrador Retriever Mix Called?

The name Boxador is the most popular name for this mix of dogs but other names include:

• Laboxers
• Boxerdors
• Boxerlabs

Quick Summary of Boxador

Items	Values
Popularity	High.
Lifespan	12 to 17 years of age.
Temperament	Loving, devoted, loyal, high energy, very intelligent, gentle, caring, loves to joke and be funny, loves attention.
Average Height	23 to 27 inches in height.
Average Weight	50 to 120 pounds.
Coat Type	A short coat that is glossy.
Hypoallergenic?	No.
Grooming Needs	Low grooming needs: brushing once a week, keeping teeth and gums clean, and cleaning ears.
Shedding	High Shedding.
Brushing	Once a week.
Touchiness	Moderate to High. They love to be touched and handled.
Tolerant or Solitude?	Moderate and loves to socialize with other people and animals.
Tolerance to Heat	Moderate tolerance to heat.
Tolerance to Cold	Moderate tolerance to cold.
Barking	Low to moderate barking. Will bark at strangers or if a stranger approaches the family.
Good Family Pet	Very Good Family Pet! This dog is devoted and loves to take care of its family.
Good with Children?	Very Good with Children!
Good with Other Dogs and Pets?	Very good with other dogs and pets. Will run to meet a new dog so that it can make a new friend.
Good Apartment Dweller?	No. This is not a good dog for an apartment because it has a lot of energy and needs to have room to run and play. This is best for someone with a fenced-in yard.
Trainability	This dog is very easy to train and loves to please its family.
Exercise Needed	An hour and a half each day to run, play, hike, jog, play frisbee, or other physical activity.
Tendency to Gain Weight	Yes. Always follow a good feeding program and exercise program to keep your dog healthy and strong.
Common Health Concerns	Allergies, Eye Problems, Heart Problems, Ear Infections, Joint Problems.
Average New Puppy Price	A new Boxador costs between $250 and $1000 to purchase. After purchasing a collar, leash, food, first vet checkup it can cost an additional $300 to $700 dollars.
Average Annual Medical Expense	$600 to $800
Yearly Cost to Own This Breed	The annual cost for the first year is around $700 to $1000 dollars unless unaccounted for medical conditions come up and it has to go to the veterinarian for extended care.

History of the Boxador

The Boxador breed is thought to have always been around but it is thought that it was being purposefully made in the 1990’s in the United States. Breeders across America were making this breed in order to get the best of both the Boxer breed and the Labrador breed without all of the health concerns that these breeds have.

Even though the Boxador breed is considered a mixed breed, it is recognized as an important dog breed by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Dog Registry of America, Inc., and the Designer Dogs Kennel Club.

Popularity of Boxador

Two of the most popular dog breeds in the world are the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever dog because of their high intelligence and their gentleness. Since the Boxador is a mixed breed, it is getting the characteristics and traits of both parent dogs.

The Boxador is a very popular breed based on its trainability and its great personality. This is a dog that can make a perfect addition to any family!

Temperament and Facts of Boxador

You can be sure that your Boxador will be loving, devoted, and friendly. This is a breed that loves to play and loves to have the attention of those that love it. It will do tricks, listen, and be obedient because it loves to please its owner and make it happy.

The Boxador is considered one of the most obedient dogs than other breeds because it works so hard to please and obey so that it can be rewarded with praise.

This is a dog that loves to have mental stimulation and loves to use its mind. It is outgoing, friendly, and loves to see new things and to meet new people.

This dog is very smart and positive and will do what it can to make its family smile. This loving dog should be socialized at a young age and then it will love everyone and everything it meets.

One thing about this dog is that it hates to be left alone for long periods of time. When leaving this breed alone for long periods of time, it can pick up destructive behaviors such as chewing and barking. Always make sure that you give your dog enough attention to keep negative behaviors down.

When the Boxador is with their family and is approached by a stranger, the breed will be very strong and protective until it knows that the person is not there to harm its family.

Some of the personality behaviors that you can get from the Boxador include:

• Being very affectionate and lovable.
• Having a dog with guarding behavior because it wants to protect its family from harm.
• Strong sensations of separation anxiety can include anxiety, moaning, stress, and other behaviors when the family leaves the home.
• Bouncing and playful behavior. This dog will love to be energetic and will need to find ways to get rid of its energy.

How long will a boxer lab mix live?

The lifespan of the Boxador is between 12 and 17 years of age.

What Does A Boxer Lab Mix Look Like?

Average Height

The average height of the Boxador is between 23 to 28 inches tall.

Average Weight

The average weight of the Boxador is between 50 to 120 pounds.

Coat of the Boxador

The coat of the Boxador will be short and glossy and usually will reflect the genes of the Boxer. Even though the coat is short, it does not mean this breed will not shed because it is a very high shedding dog.

Some of the colorings of the Boxador will depend on the parent breed and some of the most known colors include:

• Brown
• Fawn
• Black
• Tan
• Brindle
• White

The Boxador is usually found to have a mixture of colors and very rarely will be just one color. This will depend on the parent breeds of the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever.

Grooming and Brushing

Your Boxador has a short and sleek coat but it will still need to be groomed to help cut down on some of the sheddings.

Other grooming techniques that are important include keeping the teeth brushed every other day to cut down on teeth and gum issues and to look at the ears each day for dirt, pests, or moles because this breed is prone to ear infections.

Wash the ears each day with a damp cloth and this will keep their ears healthy. You should always keep your Boxador nails trimmed and you can tell when they need to be trimmed when they begin to click on the floor.

Does the Boxador Shed?

Yes. The Boxador is a medium to high shedding dog and sheds more during shedding season. You should brush your dog at least once each week to keep its hair healthy and to spread the natural oils through the fur to cut down on some shedding.

This is not a good dog breed for people that have allergic reactions to fur and dander because of the amount of shedding that this dog does.

Only bathe your dog when smelly because this can cut down on some of the sheddings as well.

Healthcare for Your Boxador

It is important that you get your Boxador acquainted with your veterinarian right away so that it can go to its appointments and be healthy.

Your Boxador should be taken to the vet for vaccinations of heartworm, fleas, ticks, and other parasites and should be checked for predisposed conditions.

If you find that your dog is sickly, take it immediately to the vet for treatment.

This breed can have some predisposed health conditions that are both related to the Boxer breed and the Labrador Retriever breed such as:

• Allergies
• Joint Problems
• Heart Problems
• Ear Infections
• Eye Problems

Always make sure that you give your dog plenty of exercises and that you feed it the right amount of food to help avoid some of the joint and heart problems that this breed is prone to. Make sure that your puppy does not jump off of furniture at a young age so that its joints can stay healthy and strong.

Overall, this is a fairly healthy dog breed, but it is important to have regular vet checkups to keep your dog healthy.

Touchiness

The Boxador is a dog that is fairly sensitive to touch. This breed loves to be petted and loves to be loved. This is a breed that might even try to be a lap dog but will have little success because of its size but will still seek to be held and loved on as much as it can.

Is the Boxador Tolerant to the Weather?

The Boxador is a mix between the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever but most of the Boxadors have short and sleek fur. Because of this, if you take your dog outside in the winter, chances are it will need a coat or a sweater to stay warm.

This breed is not tolerant to hot weather either and should not be left outside in extreme temperatures for very long. When you take your dog outside and the weather is hot, make sure that you bring your dog plenty of water to drink so that it does not get dehydrated.

Barking

Even though the Boxador is a very energetic dog, it does not bark a lot unless it is around strangers or strangers approach the home or their family.

Is the Boxador Good for Family?

The Boxador makes a perfect family pet. It loves being around its family and loves children. This is a breed that would make a perfect pet for any type or size of family.

This is a very protective dog and will protect you and your family at all times but will also be loving and gentle at the same time. When approached by strangers, this breed might seem to tighten up or to get stressed but this will only last until the dog finds out that the stranger is not out to hurt its family.

Having a Boxador will help you to have a bond that will last a lifetime!

Is the Boxador Good for Children and Pets?

The Boxador is considered one of the best pets for families with children because they are so loving and goofy. They love to have attention and love the attention of even young children. It is always important to make sure you socialize your Boxador at a young age so that it can get used to all of the attention of the children.

Teach your children how to touch and play with your dog so that they do not pull its tail or ears or take away its food or treats. It is always important to supervise children around any kind of animal.

The Boxador is considered devoted, loyal, gentle, kind, caring, and loving and would make a great pet for anyone that has small children or any members of the household.

One thing to remember about this breed is that it is very energetic and likes to jump and run and play. Teach your Boxador at a young age not to jump on people, especially if you have small children that could get hurt from this behavior.

Is the Boxador a Good Pet for New Owners or an Apartment Dog?

The Boxador is a very high energy dog and will need to have a large yard to run and play in. It is best to have a fenced-in yard with this breed of dog. Since the Boxador is considered a medium to large dog, apartment living for this breed would be hard and it is best to have this breed in a home that it can run around in.

This dog will be good for new owners because of its personality and the fact that it loves to play loves to please, and gets along with almost anyone and everyone. Even though this dog requires a lot of care and attention, a new owner that has the love and time to devote to this breed would make a perfect owner.

Is the Boxador Easy to Train?

The Boxador is a mixture between the Boxer breed and the Labrador Retriever breed, both of which are very intelligent animals. The Boxador is very easy to train because it is eager to please its owner and loves to learn new tricks and to do new things.

Many have claimed that the Boxador has been easy to potty train, even as early as 2 weeks of age and that many of them can learn tricks after doing them 2 or 3 times.

Always use positive reinforcement when training your Boxador because they are very devoted and will feel betrayed if you use aggression or yell at them. Using negative rewards will cause them to withdraw their love from you and will leave them feeling stressed and anxious.

What Kind of Exercise is Needed for the Boxador?

The Boxador is a very high energy dog and loves to go outside and run and play or go for long walks or hikes. It is very important that your dog gets at least an hour and a half of exercise each day to be healthy and to not pick-up destructive habits such as chewing or barking.

Take your Boxador outside to play fetch, catch, chase, and more and this will help to keep the energy level of your dog down. If you live in a smaller place, it is important that you give your dog a lot of outside time so that it can work out some of its energy. Being inside for too many hours a day can cause your dog to show destructive behaviors such as chewing or barking.

Your Boxador will love doing whatever kind of workouts you are doing, and they love to have mental stimulation to keep them healthy and entertained.

Some of the games that your Boxador will love to play includes:

• Hide and seek (hide throughout the house and let your Boxador find you).
• Find the object (hide their favorite toy and let them use their senses to search for their object).
• What is in the bag? (put different things that your dog likes in a paper bag and let them get the objects out).

Mental stimulation will be healthy for their mind and their physical being, keeping them from getting bored and having any kind of stress or anxiety.

Is the Boxador Susceptible to Weight Gain?

Yes. The Boxador is a breed that is susceptible to weight gain. Always make sure that you are feeding your dog the right amount of food with smaller amounts of treats to help keep the calories down.

Since this breed is susceptible to things such as joint problems and heart problems, you need to make sure that you are not overfeeding it and that you are feeding it healthy foods. Make sure that you are avoiding foods that are unhealthy and giving your dog plenty of exercises.

What Kind of Foods Should You Feed Your Boxador?

When you become a dog owner, you need to purchase some dry kibble. This food will be enough to keep the Boxador strong and healthy but always purchase kibble that is made for medium or large, active dogs. You can find foods that are low processed or raw so that the calories are lower.

You can choose to supplement your kibble with canned foods or human foods. Always try to feed your Boxador 25% protein, 15% fat, and 60% carbohydrates to give it the vitamin and minerals that it needs. You can supplement their kibble to give them the nutrients and the fiber that they need to be healthy and strong.

One thing to note about this breed is that it can be allergic to grain. Always look at what the Labrador Retriever and the Boxer are prone to be allergic to when choosing the right foods for your Boxador.

Here are some foods that you can feed to your Boxador to keep it healthy and strong:

• Pork
• Canned or fresh chicken.
• Wild-caught fish.
• Eggs.
• Kale.
• Pumpkins.
• Bananas.
• Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt.

Always feed your Boxador lower amounts of human foods and only use them as a supplement so that your dog does not gain weight.

Does the Boxador make a good Guard Dog?

The Boxador can be trained to be a great guard dog and is naturally protective of its family. This is a dog that will protect its family at any cost but is also friendly and gentle.

This breed can be trained to do any kind of job and is great at keeping its family safe and sound at all times. Because of its size, it can make a great guard dog and is very strong and devoted to its family.

Cost to Own a Boxador

Boxador puppies can run between $250 and $1000 dollars to buy. You will have to have other things to help get your puppy home such as a collar, leash, crate, food and get your pet checked by your veterinarian. This can run you between $300 and $700 dollars more.

You can also adopt a puppy which can run anywhere from $50 to $300 dollars depending on the shelter or rescue that you find your Boxador at.

Where Can You Find a Boxador?

Since this was originally a designer dog, many Boxador dogs can be found in shelters or in rescues. Always look here first so that you can adopt a new dog to your family.

Remember, if you purchase a Boxador from a breeder, always make sure to take a look at the parent breeds to make sure that you are getting what you want in your dog breed.

Pros of Owning a Boxador Puppy

Having a Boxador can be a very rewarding thing. Here are some pros of owning a Boxador Puppy:

• Devoted to its family.
• Loving.
• Kind.
• Funny.
• Gets along great with children.
• Gets along great with other pets and animals.
• A great family dog.
• Easy to train.
• Loyal.

Cons of Owning a Boxador Puppy

There are cons in owning any breed of dog and here are some cons for owning a Boxador puppy:

• Medium to large-sized dog.
• Needs a bigger place to run and play.
• Needs at least an hour and a half of exercise each day.
• Does not work well in small living spaces or apartments.
• Needs a lot of attention.
• Does not like to be left alone for long.
• Sheds a lot.
• Needs to have higher quality food.
• Allergic to grains sometimes.
• Not tolerant to extreme cold or hot.

Fun Facts About the Boxador Breed

The Boxador is a popular breed of dogs that is popular because of its parent breeds of both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever breed. This dog will have both personality and characteristics from both breeds and can make a fantastic dog for your family.

Here are some fun facts about this breed:

• It was first made as a designer breed but is thought to have been around for many years before the hype of this hybrid breed came.
• This dog is not an allergy-friendly dog and sheds more than people would think since it has short hair.
• This dog is prone to separation anxiety and is not good for people that work long hours or travel a lot without their pets.
• Some of the destructive behaviors that your Boxador can pick up if left alone too long include chewing on furniture, shoes, or other household items and barking a lot.
• The Boxer, one of the parent breeds, was originally from Germany and is a dog that really boxes.
• The Boxador can either pick up the sporting side from the Labrador Retriever parent and be good retriever dogs, or it can pick up the goofy personality of the Boxer and be playful and goofy.
• The Boxador will have a coloring that is either brighter from the Lab side or darker from the Boxer side.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a dog from hundreds or even thousands of dog breeds can be a hard job. It is very important that you find a dog that is perfect for you and your family. If you want a dog that is loving, devoted, easy to train, kind, full of energy, funny, and perfect for any type or size family, the Boxador might be the perfect dog for you.

The Boxador is a mixture between both the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever and you will be getting a dog that has the characteristics and traits from both of these popular breeds. Find the best dog for you and your family so that you can enjoy a lifetime of love, joy, and companionship!