Comparison: Boxer and Continental Bulldog

Boxer and Continental Bulldog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Boxer
Photo: OleNeitzel, CC BY 4.0, source
Continental Bulldog
Photo: Loghan Despres, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
BoxerContinental Bulldog
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanySwitzerland
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers53–63 cm40–50 cm
Weight25–32 kg–
Life span10–12 years–
Recognition features
  • Short square muzzle with an underbite
  • Short fawn or brindle coat, often with white markings
  • Muscular build and pronounced stop
  • Medium-sized, almost square athletic dog of bulldog type
  • Short smooth coat; fawn, brindle, black, or white with markings
  • Should breathe noiselessly even at a fast trot or gallop
CoatShort, hard, glossy coat, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.Short, close, flat, glossy topcoat; short fine undercoat (may be absent); fawn (sand to red), brindle, black, also white with markings.
PurposeA German breed descended from Bullenbeisser and bulldog stock, first used to hold game, later a service and family dog.A Swiss companion and family dog of bulldog type, athletic and free-breathing.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.