Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Trustworthy

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Clever

United States

​United States

Golden Retriever and Boxer

Siberian Husky, Dachshund

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Brown
Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Blue
White
Silver
Sable
Gray

Golden Boxers have short coats.

Duskys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Golden Boxer can have a litter of 5-10 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.

A Dusky can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Golden Boxers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Dusky breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Foot Cysts And Infection
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Urinary Stones

Physical Examination
Radiographs

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

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

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

Golden Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Walking, Showers, Eatting, Playing catch, Walks, Sleeping, Fetch, Cuddling, Training, Runs, Frisibe, Cuddle, Walk, Tug-of-war

Fetch

Golden Boxers 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.

Duskys 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Boxer, it's at least 11 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 Dusky, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Boxers usually need at least 120 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 Duskys usually need at least 60 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 Golden Boxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Boxer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Dusky is somewhere $1.40 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Boxer is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Dusky 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.

Golden Boxers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Duskys have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Golden Boxers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Duskys are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Duskys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Duskys are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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