Comparison: Boxer and Dogo Argentino

Boxer and Dogo Argentino 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
Dogo Argentino
Photo: Christian PInatel de Salvator, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
BoxerDogo Argentino
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyArgentina
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers53–63 cm60–68 cm
Weight25–32 kg40–45 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
  • Athletic, muscular dog of harmonious proportions with a friendly expression
  • Pure white short coat, at most one dark patch on the skull or around an eye
  • Powerful jaws, short smooth coat
CoatShort, hard, glossy coat, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.Uniform short smooth coat 1.5–2 cm long; entirely white, with only one black or dark patch on the skull (not exceeding 10% of the head).
PurposeA German breed descended from Bullenbeisser and bulldog stock, first used to hold game, later a service and family dog.An Argentine big-game hunter, an athletic white dog bred by Dr. Antonio Nores Martínez.

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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.