Male vs. Female Boxers

[mnlee]

I introduced myself a couple of a months ago and we are STILL awaiting the arrival of our first boxer pup (we have about 6 more weeks to go). I was very expressive with the breeder about getting a female boxer (mainly due to size) but unfortunately the litter had more boys that girls. So it looks like we will be getting a baby boy. However, she provided some differences between male vs female boxers and I just wanted to know if these opinions were accurate (good and not so desireable please ). Any information would be helpful.

Males
more lovable
attentive
playful
inclusive

 

[lovemygracie]

Congrats on your baby!!

In my experience male boxers are very sweet and less stubborn and more reliably obedient than the females.

I think both males and females are equally lovable and equally playful.

Be sure to get him neutered young though so he doesn't develop any marking behaviors!

 

[x19er]

Well we have had 2 boys and 1 girl boxer so far and I would say it is more down to the individual personality of the dogs rather than being male or female. The only big difference we have noticed is that Sophie is much more protective of us than our boy boxers have been - she never backs down from anything whilst our boy boxers given the choice always run away from trouble! But I would say they are equally playful, just as loving and pay us just as much attention. Sophie is also just as strong as our boy boxers have been - so if you are concerned about size you'll just have to gauge it from looking at the mum and dad of the litter. Good luck!

 

[JackRocky200]

I have to agree with "mnlee". I have had females in the past and it wasn't untill I got my male that I noticed a difference. My females were definetly more stubborn, also a little more independent. My male is suckier than I'm used to. As far as they go though it is a hard decision for me now having both. Both sexes have their strong points. Both equally as wonderful though.

 

[Net45582]

I've been owned by both and really haven't noticed any diifferent behavior due to the sex myself. Each boxer has its own wonderful unique personality I think. Neutering is just as important as spaying.A neutered male has been much easier for me to handle in public versus an intact male.

 

[BriPCar]

I think it all comes down to personality of the individual pup, i know clio as a puppy was very calm and relaxed and not as hyper as her litter mates, and gowing up she's always been that way, i do know she's extremely affectionate to myself and my mother, my father and my brother she's more like "ehhhh... it's nice to see you but where's my dad and grandma?" So in short i'm going to say it's all about the pups personality.

 

[DeLong]

My experience is limited to one male and our current female. Tula is a little more independant than Rockne was and a little more brave. About equally easy to train. Im not sure if the differances are the male female thing or individual. They are more a like than different.

To be honest it really doesnt matter to me. Male or female they are great companions.

 

[Boxer_21]

I haven't owned a female boxer yet (I came very close twice), but I do have two boys. They're both very sweet with people they know, but a little cautious with those they don't know until they get to know them. I've heard this is true with most boxers though so I wouldn't rule it as a male/female thing.

While it is pretty safe to say that most males get to be larger than females, it's not a definite rule. My youngest boxer Mason is a very small male. He only weighs about 45-50lbs and he's considerably shorter than his big brother Riley who weighs about 80lbs. Mason is smaller than a few females that I've gotten the chance to meet. Both of my guys are very clingy and they need to be around me or someone else in my family if I'm not home. They are both active and playful, although Mason is much more than Riley.

I personally feel that it's more important to be matched up with a dog whose personality matches your's and your family's. With proper training, having a larger dog shouldn't be to much of an issue. Good luck!

 

[anabella67]

I haven't had the pleasure of being owned by a female boxer, but I adore my baby boy. My next one is going to be a girl. I'm tired of being out numbered. Roscoe isn't the least bit shy, but he is very clingy. And he only weighs 57lbs right now.

 

[KCboxer4]

Having had two females and two males, I can honestly say that it really does depend on the personality of the dog, however!!!!!! I love my females, I mean I love them to pieces!!!!! My dogs are my babies and my life. But, my males..................well, to me they are so very different, now in all honesty it could have just been the males that I had. My females are loving and sweet, also very stubborn ( although Houston takes the cake for that now). My males have always been very very loyal, very loving, follow you everywhere, not let you out of their sight, protect you till the end. My females are just different, not bad different, just different. I LOVE my males. Please don't misunderstand, I will have females again, males are my little buddies, females tend to be Daddys girls a little more