Is the Boxerdoodle Better than the Catahoula Bulldog as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Boxerdoodle Versus Catahoula Bulldog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog? 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 Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog 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 Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog 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 Boxerdoodle and for the Catahoula Bulldog. 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 Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog.

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

Boxerdoodle versus Catahoula Bulldog: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxerdoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Catahoula Bulldog is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are Mixed Breed Dogs. This means both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are not purebred dogs.

Boxerdoodle versus Catahoula Bulldog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxerdoodle to the Catahoula Bulldog 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 Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog

Factor Boxerdoodle Catahoula Bulldog
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Height 10 to 25 inches 24 to 26 inches
Weight 12 to 70 pounds 75 to 100 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Price Range No Data $500 – $825
Average Price No Data $800
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 Boxerdoodle 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 Catahoula Bulldog. 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 Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Catahoula Bulldog is 68 out of 125.

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

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 Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Similarities Between the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog

The Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are most similar:

  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog are very playful.

Size Comparison of Boxerdoodle versus Catahoula Bulldog

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog.

Boxerdoodles weigh 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxerdoodles are 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

On the other hand, Catahoula Bulldogs weigh 75 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Catahoula Bulldogs are 24 to 26 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Boxerdoodle versus Catahoula Bulldog

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

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

Catahoula Bulldogs live longer than Boxerdoodles.

Tolerates Being Alone: Boxerdoodle versus Catahoula Bulldog

Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

Catahoula Bulldogs can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Boxerdoodles shed more than Catahoula Bulldogs?

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

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

Which one drools more, the Boxerdoodle or the Catahoula Bulldog

Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

Catahoula Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxerdoodle or the Catahoula Bulldog?

Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

Catahoula Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

Does the Boxerdoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Catahoula Bulldog?

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

Catahoula Bulldogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

Do Boxerdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Catahoula Bulldogs?

Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

Catahoula Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.

Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Catahoula Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

Catahoula Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Wanderlust Potential: Boxerdoodle vs. Catahoula Bulldog

Boxerdoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Catahoula Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

Catahoula Bulldogs can tolerate hot weather.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxerdoodle or the Catahoula Bulldog?

Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

Catahoula Bulldogs do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Boxerdoodles good family dogs? What about Catahoula Bulldogs?

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

Catahoula Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Boxerdoodles and Catahoula Bulldogs?

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

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

Is the Boxerdoodle Easier to Train than the Catahoula Bulldog?

Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

Catahoula Bulldogs are not easy to train.

Is the Boxerdoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Catahoula Bulldog?

Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

Catahoula Bulldogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxerdoodle or the Catahoula Bulldog?

Boxerdoodles are OK for new dog owners.

Catahoula Bulldogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Boxerdoodle versus Catahoula Bulldog. 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 Boxerdoodle and the Catahoula Bulldog better suits you and your family.