Boxachi

10-40 lbs
6-20"
Unknown
Boxer
Chihuahua
The Boxachi is a hybrid breed where the Boxer is crossed with the Chihuahua. Relatively new, there is little information available about the Boxachi. As a Boxachi puppy will inherit traits from both of his parents, it is best to consider the traits of each of his parent breeds when seeking an understanding of what the hybrid will ultimately be like. The Boxer is a large dog who is typically both playful and inquisitive while the Chihuahua is a very small dog, usually weighing less than 6 pounds. Most likely, your Boxachi will weigh under 40 pounds. This fun hybrid is noted for being dedicated to its owner and for its sassy personality.
purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Boxer and Chihuahua

Boxachi Health

Average Size
Male Boxachi size stats
Height: 6-20 inches Weight: 10-40 lbs
Female Boxachi size stats
Height: 6-20 inches Weight: 10-40 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Hip Dysplasia
Minor Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Heart Disease
Occasional Tests
  • Cardiac and Hip
  • Heart and Knee

Boxachi Breed History

The hybrid called the Boxachi is a new breed of dog that does not have a detailed history. However, the two breeds that combine to create the breed have long histories. There is evidence pointing to the Boxer being one of a number of descendants of the Bulldog and of fighting dogs from the high valleys of Tibet. Some sources claim that the Boxer is the result of two breeds of dog that were found in Central Europe and that are no longer in existence, the Danziger Bullenbeisser and the Brabanter Bullenbeisser. Known for his hunting and fighting skills, the Boxer is thought to have originated in the 1500s. There are several theories as to the origin of the Chihuahua. One theory is that the breed began in Egypt 3,000 years ago. Another is that the Chihuahua breed began in China and was brought elsewhere by Spanish traders. It is believed that the dog was then crossed with small dogs that were native to the area. A third theory is that the Chihuahua was created in Central and South America, descending from a native dog called “Techichi”. The Techichi was small and mute and at times was used in sacrificial ceremonies as it was believed that a small red dog had the ability to guide the soul to the underworld. What is certain is, that around 1850 three tiny dogs were found in Chihuahua, Mexico. A small number of the dogs were ultimately brought to America though they received little attention. When Xavier Cugat brought his Chihuahua with him in public regularly, the breed began to get the attention of Americans and became very popular.

Boxachi Breed Appearance

Your Boxachi may look more like one parent than the other but may also have a look completely all his own. Often, the face of this hybrid is more like that of the Chihuahua, small and with a round chin. The muzzle is typically longer than that of the Boxer parent. The eyes are usually prominent and the wrinkles that we see on the Boxer are often smoothed out, giving the face a look that is similar to the Chihuahua parent. His ears may fold at the tip. His tail will most likely have a curl. A curious look and a sweet smile will define the face.
Eye Color Possibilities
brown Boxachi eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Boxachi nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
black Boxachi coat
Black
blue Boxachi coat
Blue
cream Boxachi coat
Cream
fawn Boxachi coat
Fawn
white Boxachi coat
White
red Boxachi coat
Red
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Boxachi straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Boxachi Breed Maintenance

Maintenance of your Boxachi will be moderate and dependent on the coat that is inherited. The coat of the Boxer is short and benefits from occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush. It is recommended you only bathe a Boxer when absolutely necessary as it will remove the natural oils that are found in his skin. Considered to be a clean breed, many Boxers will groom themselves as cats do. The coat of the Chihuahua requires minimal maintenance. A Chihuahua with a short coat will benefit from his coat being brushed or wiped with a damp cloth on occasion. For those with a long coat, brushing should happen several times per week with a soft bristle brush. As Chihuahuas are sensitive to the cold, a sweater is recommended in cooler weather and a leash should be used for walking. Regardless of whether your Chihuahua is short haired or long haired, bathing once a month is recommended. As with any dog, it is important to provide dental care to your Boxachi so as to ensure his long term dental health.
Brushes for Boxachi
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Comb
Comb
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Boxachi requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Boxachi Temperament

The Boxachi will inherit his temperament from his parents. The Boxer is a playful, curious dog that is attentive and devoted to his family. As dogs of the breed tend to be gentle and patient, the Boxer makes a good choice for a family with children. The Boxer can be stubborn but is also sensitive and will respond well to training. While the Boxer can be aggressive when encountering strange dogs, he will usually do well with other household dogs and pets. The Chihuahua is a sassy dog that is devoted to his owners. Typically a Chihuahua will be reserved with those that he does not know and he can become jealous; early socialization is important in order to avoid his becoming aggressive with other dogs or fearful of strangers. In general, the Chihuahua will do well with other dogs and pets that he lives with. Known to be temperamental, the Chihuahua will do best with older, gentle children and adults. The Boxachi is smart like his parents and will learn quickly if a positive training approach is used. He will live in harmony with other furry family members, though as with all dogs, do not leave your Boxachi unattended in the presence of small pets such as hamsters or ferrets.

Boxachi Activity Requirements

The activity requirements for the Boxachi can be gauged from those of his parents. A Boxer will enjoy a good run, though can meet his exercise needs with a long walk on a leash. Boxers can live happily in an apartment should they get enough exercise, though an average sized, fenced-in yard is recommended. Chihuahuas on the other hand, require moderate levels of activity. While it is tempting to carry your Chihuahua, he will benefit from taking walks. Chihuahuas do great in apartments due to their small size and don’t require a yard. The Boxachi will thrive in a household that is active; bringing him on hikes (particularly if your hybrid is in the larger size range), will provide an outlet for energy.
Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
6 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
45 minutes
activity minutes

Boxachi Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
2 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.00 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$30.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Boxachi Owner Experiences

Phoenix
3 Years
2 People
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Amazing! She is the sweetest lil pup a girl could ask for! I find it funny how much this breed ranges in size, because my boxachi is nothing but a lap dog!
2 years, 11 months ago
Noah
7 Weeks
3 People
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Tug-of-war
Sweet affectionate playful
6 years, 7 months ago
Roadie
2 Years
2 People
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loving and very friendly with people and other dogs
6 years, 4 months ago
Thor
8 Months
2 People
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Running
Very very playful and attentive.
6 years, 2 months ago
Angel
2 Years
2 People
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She is a very playful dog. Loves her toys and running laps around other dogs. She never leaves our side when we're out and about
6 years, 1 month ago
Coco
6 Months
5 People
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She is very attractive and affectionate. She loves to play, and is a cuddle bug.
6 years ago
Buddy
2 Years
1 People
House
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Friendliness
Energy
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Fetch
Snuggle
Regular walks
Buddy is a jewel of a rescue dog, calm, quick learner, quiet, and extremely affectionate and playful. His beautiful coat gets lots of comments from people when we're out
5 years, 5 months ago
Leah
4 Months
3 People
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Cuddling
sun bathing
Leah is a rescue dog and LOVES to be outside. she is very sweet and gentle with children and adults. she’s friendly, energetic, and knows when it’s time to settle down. she’s perfect for first-time dog owners.
5 years, 5 months ago
Rocky
6 Months
2 People
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This is my first box chi he is so cool he is my little travel buddy he likes to look out the window when I am driving
5 years ago
Max
9 Months
2 People
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Fetch
Walk
Max is incredibly loyal and friendly with people he knows but can be slow to warm up to strangers. Definitely alerts to people walking in front of the house but that's the only time he barks. Great with other dogs and cats. Mild allergies in the summer as he has a short coat and no fur on his belly.
5 years ago
Luna Bear Ford
10 Months
6 People
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Fetch
Tail chasing
Tug of war
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After only a few days she is completely integrated in our family. Wonderful dog.
4 years, 9 months ago
Anna
4 Years
2 People
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She is 33 lbs brindle with white markings on her chest. Was a bit stubborn during early training but very smart and learns quickly. She is lively, loves to run and play. Great with our other pets and chickens. A bit nervous about strangers but warms up quickly. Gets very excited when people knows come to visit...occasionally will pee with excitement. Dislikes storms and fireworks...she hides and will shiver. Enjoys walks anywhere we'll take her. Really a great dog...very bonded to us and follows me everywhere.
4 years, 8 months ago
Anubis "Nubi"
2 Years
1 People
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Snuggles
Tickling
Tug-of-war
Cuddles
I am a new companion to my Boxachi. I got him at the Oregon Humane Society a few months ago. He is so affectionate and devoted. I am so grateful to have him in my life.
4 years, 5 months ago
Lulu
4 Years
2 People
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Lulu is a rescue, we've had her in our house for 5 months now and she enjoys our male shepkita whom she took too very well, she is very wary of anyone but me and my daughter, it's taken her a while to warm up to two other people she sees daily, she does not like any other animals and will chase and bite at them, she is very affectionate to her household though, she absolutely does not like any physical contact between humans, I think she believes we are hurting each other, when we are only playing, she hates all grooming, but overall we love her just the way she is.
3 years, 9 months ago
Kyla
7 Years
4 People
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joging
Hide & Seek
Agility jumping
Belly rubs
Tug-of-war
I rescued Kyla a few months ago, she is a sweetheart at home and is devoted to the family but, shows aggressiveness towards strangers and dogs, mostly because she's territorial when outside. She's 20lb and has fawn fur with white chest markings and white mitten paws, she has a chihuahua's head and a boxer's chest. She's learns tricks quickly. Kyla loves the outdoors, we call her a country dog because she could spend the whole day out if we let her. She is stubborn but smart. She's has moderate-high energy. As far as her health, she only has seasonal allergies, dental problems, and periodically digestive issues.
3 years, 6 months ago
Kyla
7 Years
4 People
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Kyla was rescued 5 months ago and instantly clicked with our family as if she'd known us before. She's a velcro dog and a real sweetheart at home. She is accepting of both our small animals, our rabbit can roam free and she doesn't mind, she doesn't mind our guinea pig as long as he's in the cage or playpen, otherwise her pray instincts turn on. She's aggressive towards dogs and strangers though. She weighs 20lb is fawn and has white markings from neck to chest also has white mitten paws. She can be high energy at times but is mostly moderate. She loves to run and sniff. She is quite stubborn and has a mind of her own at times but, she can learn new tricks very quickly. She gets jealous if not given attention first, for example barking and jumping if I hug my family. Her health is good only has dental problems and at times digestive problems. She is so cute and despite being 7 yrs old she still looks like a puppy and acts like one...lol! We love her very much even though she's can be a pain but, she always makes you laugh afterwards.
3 years, 6 months ago
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We are in the process of adopting a chihuahua mix - likely a boxer or pit mix. She currently weights 8.5 lbs at 11 weeks. Any idea how big a dog she will be? Her brothers and sisters weigh in about 6 lbs each. She is the biggest with the longest legs.

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