Bullboxer Pit

Characteristics

Health & Longevity

Average Life Span: 10-14 years
The Bullboxer Pit, also known as the Pit Bull Boxer, is a hybrid crossbreed of the American Pit Bull Terrier and the Boxer. Like all hybrid breeds, he is less prone to hereditary health issues than his purebred counterparts. However, he may still inherit health problems common to either parent breed.

Some Bullboxer Pits may experience hip dysplasia, a degenerative condition that occurs when a malformed hip joint prevents the thighbone from fitting correctly into place. This can lead to discomfort, pain, and limping. In more severe cases, arthritis or even lameness can result, often necessitating surgery. Dogs with hip dysplasia should not breed, so ensure that your puppy’s parents have no history of the condition. Although it is hereditary, hip dysplasia can also be triggered by rapid weight gain or injury.

The Bullboxer Pit may be prone to heart disease, cancer, ear infections, allergies and skin irritation, and some eye issues. Obesity may also be an issue for the Bullboxer Pit, so be sure he is adequately exercised and is not overfed.

The Bullboxer Pit has an average life expectancy of 10-14 years.

Temperament & Train-ability

The Bullboxer Pit’s temperament may vary, as is the case with all mixed breed dogs. However, the average Bullboxer Pit is a surprisingly gentle and affectionate breed who is also playful and lively. He is a loving and loyal family companion who is highly energetic and very active, as well as extremely intelligent.

An apartment is not ideal for the Bullboxer Pit, who thrives on opportunities to move freely in large spaces. The average Bullboxer Pit also needs a great deal of daily exercise to keep him in shape and serve as an outlet for his high energy. He is likely to enjoy long walks, jogs, and games such as Frisbee, and he would be a good match for an active owner. Meeting the Bullboxer Pit’s exercise needs is absolutely vital to his happiness and temperament. For the highly intelligent Bullboxer Pit, mental stimulation is equally important. Puzzle toys, plenty of human interaction, and challenging training sessions can meet this need. If he does not receive adequate physical and mental stimulation, the Bullboxer Pit is likely to become destructive, particularly by chewing excessively. The Bullboxer Pit has very low tolerance to extreme heat or extreme cold and functions best in moderate climates.

Affectionate and playful, the Bullboxer Pit is splendid with children. However, he may become overly protective of children to the point of aggression, and he should be supervised around young children. If raised with other family pets, the Bullboxer Pit can generally get along with them. However, he may be dog aggressive with unfamiliar dogs, particularly dogs of the same sex. If properly socialized, the Bullboxer Pit can be friendly with strangers. If not, he may show aggression towards unfamiliar people. It is absolutely essential that you expose the Bullboxer Pit early and often to a variety of people, places, sights, sounds, and pets to train him to behave appropriately in his everyday interactions. The alert, protective Bullboxer Pit can make an excellent guard dog. Despite his sometimes aggressive tendencies with unfamiliar people and animals, he is extremely loving and loyal to his own family.

Training a Bullboxer Pit is important for many reasons, including conditioning habits such as pulling on his leash when being walked, jumping on people in greeting, and chewing excessively. However, training this breed is not an easy task due to his stubbornness. You must be patient, persistent, and consistent in enforcing your rules and expectations. The Bullboxer Pit must respect you and understand that you are in charge. Encourage him with positive reinforcement such as favorite treats (in moderation), extra games or playtime, and praise when earned. He will not respond well to harsh treatment. The Bullboxer Pit is also intelligent and wants to please his owner, so although training him can be challenging, it is certainly not impossible.

Grooming

The Bullboxer Pit has a short, shiny, low-maintenance coat that does not shed much. A weekly brushing is sufficient to keep his coat looking its best. Bathe the Bullboxer Pit about once per month.

Be sure to clip your dog’s nails regularly to prevent overgrowth and cracking. Check his ears weekly for signs of infection such as redness, tenderness, or odor. Since the Bullboxer Pit can be prone to ear infections, it may also be advisable to clean his ears with a veterinarian recommended cleanser. Ensure that there is no excessive buildup of wax, dirt or debris. Brush his teeth 2-3 times weekly to prevent bad breath and maintain good health.

Diet

The average Bullboxer Pit should consume 3-4 cups of high-quality dry dog food daily. The ideal type and amount of food for your individual dog will depend on factors such as metabolism, activity level, weight, and age. The Bullboxer Pit is prone to obesity, which can cause a variety of health issues, so it is important to ensure that you are not overfeeding your dog.

Your Bullboxer Pit should have access to clean, fresh drinking water at all times, especially in hot weather.
 

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Cost

The average cost of a Bullboxer Pit puppy is $500-$800. Pricing may vary according to the puppy’s gender and parentage, as well as the breeder’s location and reputation.

If you adopt a Bullboxer Pit, expect to pay around $175 in adoption fees, depending on your location.

Paws ‘N’ Pups Ranking

Paws ‘N’ Pups ranks every breed out of 4 with 1 being easiest to integrate into your life and 4 being the toughest – The lower the ranking the better.

Ranking takes into account a few basic factors including cost, skill level needed, high vs low maintenance and how critical regular training is to success. The Bullboxer Pit ranks a 3.5. Although he is loyal and loving to his family and has a low maintenance, low shedding coat, he requires extensive physical and mental stimulation. He also must be thoroughly socialized to help ensure proper interactions with unfamiliar people and animals, and training this breed can be very challenging.

 

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