Bull Boxer
AKA: Bulloxer, Bullboxer, Bull-boxer
Description: There is no set standard for the Bull Boxer. The appearance varies and the only general requirement is that it has a large squared head with defined muscles. This breed is the result of a cross between a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and a Boxer, or a cross between a Boxer with other Bull breeds.
Dynamics: The Bull Boxer is considered to be superior to either of its parents. It is said to mature earlier than a Boxer would, and it is more calm and careful than a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
The Bull Boxer is easy to train because of its easy temperament and calm intelligence. It also has a sociable nature that it has inherited from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which makes it a good family companion and pet.
Breed Group: not yet recognized as a true breed
Weight: 37-75 lbs (17-32 kg)
Height: 16-27 inches (41-69 cm)
Color: The Bull Boxer’s short coat are usually in brindle or fawn, with whites (especially on the chest and feet). Black or reverse brindle coats are rare and not agreeable to trainers and show competitions.
Country of Origin: The Bull Boxer is a new breed, developed in Great Britain by crossing the Boxer and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the 1990′s. It is still being bred today in Great Britain and other parts of the world.
Activities: The Bull Boxer, like other breeds, need to be taken outdoors from time to time and exercised. It is calm and mature, but it still loves to play and fetch a ball.
Grooming: The Bull Boxer has a short and smooth coat that is easy to groom. Brushing it occasionally is enough. Remove dead hairs. Bathe only when necessary. Check and clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections.
Other Info: The Bull Boxer has a life expectancy of 12-13 years. There is nothing specifically dangerous to its health. Some breeders say that the Bull Boxer are not as prone to skin cancer and heart disease as its parents are, but other breeders disagree. The Bull Boxer will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised and taken outdoors from time to time.
