Bloodhound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Boxer has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Gentle
Independent
Outright
Tempered
Stubborn

Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Avoid Bloodhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Boxer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Europe

Germany

flemish hound, talbot hound

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

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.
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

middle ages

1800s

Hound (AKC:1885)
Scenthounds (UKC)

Working (AKC:1904)
Guardian (UKC)

Hazel
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Bloodhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Boxers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

The Bloodhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Boxer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cherry Eye
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

Bone And Joint Problems
Hypothyroidism

Gastric Torsion
Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Bloodhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Boxers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bloodhound excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Boxer has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Bloodhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Boxer dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bloodhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Boxer dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Snack time, Walk, Petting, Sniffing, Not walking, Eating treats, Walking, Cuddle, Hide & Seek

Walk, Run, Jog, Training, Grooming, Eating out, Wubba, Fetch, Hike, Running, Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Digging, Eating Snacks, Jumping, Jumping around, Walks, He liked to run, Back rubs, Fast walking, Playing, Hiking, Playing catch, Cuddling, Chase, Tug-of-war, Chew, Nap, Go to Park

Bloodhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Boxers 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 Bloodhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxer, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bloodhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Boxers usually need at least 90 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 Bloodhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Boxer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-110 pound (41 - 50 kg) Bloodhound 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.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Boxer feed 2.5 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 Bloodhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Boxer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bloodhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

The average per month expenses of a Boxer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Bloodhound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Boxers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

The Bloodhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

The Boxer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Bloodhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boxers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bloodhounds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Boxers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bloodhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Boxers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bloodhounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Boxers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bloodhounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Boxers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bloodhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Boxers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.