Guide on Deciding Betweeen the Boxer and the Morkie.

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Boxer Versus Morkie: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxer and the Morkie? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxer and the Morkie better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxer and the Morkie.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxer and the Morkie is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxer and for the Morkie. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxer and the Morkie.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxer or the Morkie.

Boxer versus Morkie: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxer and the Morkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxer is a medium-sized dog while the Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Boxer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Boxer versus Morkie: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxer to the Morkie based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boxer and the Morkie

Factor Boxer Morkie
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 1/5
Height 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder 4 to 8 inches
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 60 to 70 pounds 7 to 13 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1620 $1950
Price Range $1200 – $2000 $1500 – $2381
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Morkie. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Boxer is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Morkie is a better pet than the Boxer. So, you should get the Morkie!

Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boxer and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxer and the Morkie

Below is a list of where the Boxer and the Morkie are most different:

  • Boxers are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Morkies are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Boxers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Morkie

The Boxer and the Morkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxer and the Morkie are most similar:

  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie are very easy to train.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Boxer and the Morkie are very playful.

Size Comparison of Boxer versus Morkie

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxer and the Morkie.

Boxers weigh 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxers are 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

On the other hand, Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Boxer versus Morkie

The lifespan of Boxers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Boxers is 11.0 years.

The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.

Morkies live longer than Boxers.

Price of Boxer versus Price of Morkie

The average price of the Boxer puppy is $1620. The price of the Boxer typically ranges from $1200 – $2000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 636 Boxer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Morkie is more expensive than the Boxer.

The charts below show the price distribution for the Boxer and Morkie. For different price points, the charts show how many Boxer puppies or how many Morkie puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

A breakdown of the prices of Boxers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Boxers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Morkies

A breakdown of the prices of Morkies

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Boxer puppy or the Morkie puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Morkie

Boxers do not like to be left alone.

Morkies do not like to be left alone.

Do Boxers shed more than Morkies?

Boxers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Morkie

Boxers do have a very low tendency to drool.

Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxer or the Morkie?

Boxers are very easy to groom.

Morkies are moderately easy to groom.

Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?

Boxers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

Do Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?

Boxers bark and howl, but not very much.

Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?

Boxers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Morkie

Boxers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

Can Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?

Boxers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Morkie?

Boxers get along fairly well with other dogs.

Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Morkies?

Boxers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Morkies?

Boxers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Morkie?

Boxers are very easy to train.

Morkies are fairly easy to train.

Is the Boxer Better for Apartment Owners than the Morkie?

Boxers adapt very well to apartment living.

Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxer or the Morkie?

Boxers are OK for new dog owners.

Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Boxer versus Morkie. Which One is a Better Pet?

In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxer and the Morkie better suits you and your family.