Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Playful
Aloof
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Fearless
Quiet
Brave
Bright
Detached

Papioxs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Boxer Chows are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

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Toy Fox Terrier, Papillon

Boxer and Chow Chow

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White

Brown
White
Cream

Papioxs have medium-length coats.

Boxer Chows have short coats.

A Papiox can have a litter of 2-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Boxer Chow can have a litter of 2-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Papioxs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Portacaval Shunt

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Food Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Entropion

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Radiography

Papiox has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Boxer Chow has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Papioxs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Boxer Chows have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Papioxs 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.

Boxer Chows 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 Papiox, it's at least 5 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 Chow, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papioxs usually need at least 30 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 Boxer Chows usually need at least 45 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 Papiox has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Boxer Chow requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Papiox feed 1 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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Boxer Chow 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.

The average cost of a Papiox is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Boxer Chow is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Papiox is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 Chow is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Boxer Chows have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Papioxs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Papioxs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Boxer Chows are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Boxer Chows have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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