Stubborn
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Opinionated

Brave
Confident
Fearless
Intelligent
Playful
Bright
Energetic
Friendly
Loyal

Peke-Italians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Boxers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Peke-Italians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Boxer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Germany

Italian Greyhound and Pekingese

Mastiff, Livestock Dog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

Early 1900s

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Black
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Red

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Peke-Italians have medium-length coats.

Boxers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Peke-Italian can have a litter of 2-4 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 can have a litter of 10-12 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.

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

Boxers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Peke-Italians 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 Boxer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Periodontal Disease

Cardiomyopathy
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Corneal Opacities
Degenerative Myelopathy

KCS
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Leg Fractures
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Gastric Torsion
Colitis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Cvi (Wobbler’S Syndrome)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Respiratory Tests

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Peke-Italians are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Boxers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Peke-Italian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Peke-Italians need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Boxers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Peke-Italians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Boxer dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Peke-Italians are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-Italian dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Peke-Italian, it's at least 4 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, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Peke-Italians usually need at least 20 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 Boxers usually need at least 90 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 Peke-Italian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Boxer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Peke-Italian 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 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Boxer feed 2.5 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 Peke-Italian is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Boxer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Peke-Italian 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 is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Peke-Italians are not suitable for children.

Boxers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Peke-Italians are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Peke-Italians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Peke-Italians are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Peke-Italians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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