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Boxer Husky Mix (Boxsky): Owner’s Guide

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Boxer Husky Mix aka Boxsky Owner’s Guide

The Boxsky is a mixed breed dog that shares the traits of the Siberian Husky and the Boxer dog breeds. Though they can be stubborn sometimes, they are almost always energetic, playful, and affectionate.

They are quite a unique mix, and every Boxsky pup will have a different look since the parent breeds are so distinct. 

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What is a Boxer Husky Mix called?

A Boxer Husky Mix is called a Boxsky!

How much is a Boxer Husky Mix?

Boxer Husky Mixes can cost $1,200 to $3000.

Where to buy a Boxer Husky Mix?

Boxer Husky Mixes aren’t very common. We recommend Googling ‘Boxer Husky Mix for sale’ or ‘Boxsky for sale’. You could also try LancasterPuppies.com and look through their Boxer Mix section.

Boxer Husky Mix Traits & Characteristics 

  • Alert
  • Friendly 
  • Energetic 
  • Patient 

Traits Summary Table

TraitsBoxer Husky Mix
Eye ColorBrown, dark brown, almost black, and blue.
Coat ColorBrindle, fawn with white or black markings, white, gray and white, sable and white, agouti and black, and red and white.
SheddingLots of shedding if Boxsky takes more after Husky parent. Minimal shedding if Boxsky takes more after the Boxer parent.
Height21 to 25 inches tall
Weight45 to 80 pounds
TemperamentPlayful, affectionate and high energy.
Lifespan10 to 14 years
IntelligenceHigh intelligence but stubborn.
Physical ActivityHighly active
Good With Kids?Yes, good with kids!
OriginDesigner dog breed originating in the 90's.
Price$1200 to $3000
PROSLoving, friendly and outgoing.
CONSShedding, extremely energetic, short attention span and stubborn.

Appearance 

Boxskies are very unique-looking dogs. It’s a genetic lottery as to what traits a Boxsky pup might inherit from its parents.

Some have the longer, thick fur of huskies, while others have short and sleek Boxer coats. Some have triangular ears that stand tall, and others might have a bit of a forward and downward curve to their ears. 

Color

Siberian Huskies, though most famously recognized for their black and white coat and pattern, also come in a wide array of other colors. Some of these colors include gray and white, sable and white, agouti and black, and red and white. They can even be entirely pure white in color.

Boxers, on the other hand, don’t have as many colors. Instead, the breed standard calls for them to be either brindle(having varying degrees of defined black stripes on a fawn background) or entirely fawn with white or black markings. Although not part of the breed standard, Boxers can also be white or have fawn markings or brindle markings.

A Boxsky can have any of these colors and patterns, so it is hard to predict what a litter of pups may look like before they are born!

Boxsky pups can inherit the dark brown to almost black colored eyes of their Boxer parent or the various shades of brown or blue, as well as amber eye colors that their Husky parent may have had.  

Boxer Husky Mix Color
This happy Boxer Husky Mix has a beautiful fawn coat color with white markings. 😍 Image from @1579quick

Coat & Shedding 

While the Siberian Husky has a thick double coat, the Boxer has a very short and smooth coat. A mix between the two often falls somewhere in the middle with fur that is just a bit longer than a Boxer’s.

Both parent breeds do shed, but the Boxer’s shedding is far less noticeable since the hairs are so short. That is not to say that they don’t shed, though.

They do shed, but the hairs are so tiny that they don’t form into tumbleweed clumps of fur that blow around on the floor as the Huskies do!

But if the pup inherits the Siberian Husky coat, you’ll definitely be able to see some visible shedding. Either way, Boxskies are usually a Husky mix that doesn’t shed as much.

Further reading: Short haired husky mixes

Size

Boxers are between 21.5 inches and 25 inches tall and between 65 and 80 pounds, with the males typically being an inch or two taller and 15 pounds heavier than the average female.

Siberian Huskies, on the other hand, are between 20 and 23.5 inches tall and weigh between 35 and 60 pounds, again with the females being on the smaller side.

Knowing this, we can expect a Boxsky to be somewhere between 21 and 25 inches tall and to weigh somewhere between 45 and 80 pounds. 

Boxer Husky Mix Size
This is Dakota the Boxsky loving life with her mom! 🥰 Image from @dakota_the_boxsky

Temperament & Personality 

Boxers are known for being much like the Siberian Husky in that they are playful, affectionate, and high-energy. And, of course, like so many Husky mixed breeds, the Boxsky pup can inherit the trait of stubbornness from both parents.

However, with training early on, Boxskies can learn how to be well-behaved pups. People love Boxskies for their fun, rambunctious, and loving personalities when they are young.

As they grow up, they often settle down and become more content with being calm, though they never truly grow out of their playful nature!  

Lifespan 

Siberian Huskies can typically be expected to live anywhere between 12 and 14 years as they are a relatively healthy breed of dog. Boxers have a slightly less life expectancy of between 10 and 12 years.

Boxskies can be expected to live to be, on average, anywhere from 10 to 14 years old. 

Intelligence

Boxskies are intelligent dogs. Both parent breeds are known for their intelligence and trainability.

However, most would agree that because of their big, silly personalities, you have to be quite patient while training Boxskies since most of them prefer to be goofy and have fun rather than focus on strict training. 

Boxer Husky Mix Intelligence
That’s the look of a proud and smart Boxer Husky Mix! 😎 Image from @kitana_indigo

Activity Level 

Siberian Huskies and Boxers are both active and energetic dogs who like to keep busy. Siberian Huskies were born to work hard and despite their goofy nature, so were Boxers!

This means that they like to keep busy, whether it be through exercise like running and walking or mental stimulation and interactive treat puzzles and training. Be ready to be busy trying to keep up with these dogs’ endless energy!

Are Boxer Husky Mixes Good with Kids? 

Both parent breeds are considered to be good with children and good family dogs. As such, the Boxsky is often considered a great family dog.

However, their only downfall really is that they might be too energetic and boisterous for young children who might get easily overwhelmed. And, of course, teaching both dogs and children how to interact with each other in a positive way will be important. 

Speed, Strength & Endurance

Since both parent breeds are working dogs, Boxskies generally fit the bill of an all-around athletic dog. They may not be the fastest or strongest dog breed in the world, but they definitely have the endurance to play all day! 

Behavior

With proper training, Husky Boxer mixes are generally well-behaved dogs. However, they can become a bit challenging if their needs aren’t being met.

It is important to meet their exercise requirements as well as focus on providing plenty of mental stimulation, so these pups aren’t tempted to develop bad behaviors. 

Visit our Husky Behavior hub to learn more.

Boxer Husky Mix Behavior
Boxer Husky Mixes get their sleeping positions from their Husky parent! 😂 Image from @finnsgoodlife

History & Origin of the Boxer Husky Mix

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky dog breed is nearly 4,000 years old. Their ancestry can be traced back to the dogs raised by the Chukchi people from northern Siberia. The Chukchi people developed this breed of dog that went on to become the modern-day Siberian husky.

These dogs would be invited into the families’ tents at night to help keep everyone warm. Siberia can reach frigid temperatures as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit! These dogs also were essential in helping the Chukchi people transport food, equipment, and other various goods by pulling them on sleds. 

Boxer

The Boxer’s ancestry and lineage are believed to go as far back as 2,500 BC with the Assyrian empire’s war dogs! The modern-day Boxer is traced to Germany in the late 1800s, who are the smaller descendants of the Bullenbeisser dog, a large and powerful dog used to hunt bear, bison, and wild boar.

The Boxer was bred to be a more sleek and elegant version of the Bullenbeisser. Their name, “Boxer,” comes from their favorite way of playing or defending themselves by putting their paws up like fists and swinging!

Boxers have enjoyed having various occupations such as police dogs, watchdogs, and even getting back to the Assyrian roots as war dogs in both world wars.  

Further reading: Can a husky be a police dog?

Boxer Husky Mix

The breeding of Boxsky pups is something that has only started more so in recent years. With the rise of interest in designer or hybrid dog breeds, the interest in Boxsky pups will probably only continue to grow. 

Husky Boxer Mix History
Just reading up on the history of Huskies, Boxers and Boxskies! 🤓 Image from @bowietheboxsky

How to Take Care of a Siberian Husky Boxer Mix 

Nutrition 

Boxskies require a healthy diet to reach their full potential. It will be important to invest in a high-quality dog food that uses whole ingredients like beef, poultry, or fish for a protein source. A certain degree of healthy fats will also be necessary.

Depending on their size, Boxskies can typically eat about 1.5 to 2.5 cups per day. But it is generally recommended to refer to your dog food’s specific feeding instructions, which is usually based on their weight. 

Visit our Husky Nutrition hub to learn more.

Exercise 

Boxskies require a great deal of exercise to stay healthy and in good shape. They need lots of physical activity every day, like long walks, runs, or active play sessions.

1-2 hours of exercise per day should be enough, unless your Boxsky still has energy!

Other options include working on obedience or agility or any other number of dog sports to help keep your Boxsky pup active and thriving. 

If you find yourself too busy some days to meet those needs, it may be best to send your pup to a doggie daycare, where it can play, roughhouse, and tussle with other dog friends.

Further reading: How much exercise does a Husky need?

Husky Boxer Mix Exercise
Let’s go hooman! I’m ready for my beach run!! 🏃🏽‍♀️ Image from @bowietheboxsky

Grooming 

Whether a Boxsky inherits a thick husky coat, a short and smooth boxer coat, or something in between, it will still need regular grooming.

Grooming for these dogs will mostly consist of brushing. If your Boxsky has more of a husky-like coat, a comb, a slicker brush, and a deshedding brush will be essential.

If your Boxsky has the smooth short coat of a boxer, it will need something along the lines of a gentle rubber curry brush to help massage the skin and hair follicles and release those short, loose, shedding hairs. 

Training

Training a Siberian Husky Boxer mix may sometimes test your patience, but with some consistency, Boxskies can become wonderfully well-behaved dogs and good canine citizens.

Despite their intelligence, Huskies are known for their stubbornness, and Boxers are known to have a rather short attention span. This can work against you, but in some cases, it may work in your favor! With having a short attention span, your Boxsky may just forget all about feeling like wanting to be stubborn and turn his attention back to training!

Focus on using positive reinforcement in the form of praise and treats. Find what really gets your Boxsky excited and motivated, and use that specific treat to reward good behavior during training. And, of course, tell them how good of a boy or a girl they are being!

Remember that an important part of training is also teaching your dog how to interact appropriately with other humans and other dogs. This way, you’ll be sure to have a well-mannered pup. 

Visit our Husky Training hub to learn more.

Husky Boxer Mix Training
Training time or play time? 🧐 Image from @jazariusphotography

Boxsky Puppies 

Boxsky puppies are fun, busy, and rambunctious little pups. It will be important to focus on training right away so these pups can learn good behaviors and hopefully avoid developing any bad habits!

  • Start crate training and potty training early and stick to a routine that the puppy can easily follow to ensure success.
  • Avoid leaving puppies unsupervised if you don’t want your pillows to be destroyed!

While puppies can be quite demanding and take a lot of time and effort to care for, it will be well worth it, in the end, to have a well-trained and well-behaved adult Boxsky as a beloved member of your family. 

General Health

Boxers may be more prone to developing certain diseases and conditions relating to their hearts, like aortic stenosis and cardiomyopathy. They are also prone to thyroid deficiency and degenerative myelopathy.

Boxers are also considered to be a brachycephalic breed referred to by their “flattened heads” or “pushed-in faces.” As such, this can result in the dogs having respiratory difficulties and an increased likelihood of snoring.

Similarly, Boxers are more likely to suffer from heat stroke because they don’t pant as efficiently and are more likely to overheat than other breeds.

Siberian Huskies also can face certain health concerns like hip dysplasia, cataracts, and progressive retinal dystrophy. All of these potential health concerns are able to be passed on to mixed-breed pups.

The best way to keep Boxskies healthy is to go to the veterinarian regularly for routine check-ups, preventative care, and vaccines. 

Visit our Husky Health hub to learn more.

Husky Boxer Mix Health
Sun + snow = health for this Boxsky! 💪 Image from @stephanie_barczak

Boxer Husky Mix Price

A Boxer pup from a decent breeder will typically start pricing at around $1,200 but can cost as much as $3,000 from truly dedicated breeders.

However, sometimes litters are produced as the result of accidental breeding that occurs when dogs haven’t been spayed or neutered.

In these cases, since they aren’t from a reputable breeder and more likely just need to cover the cost of veterinary care for the mother and puppies, they will cost somewhere between $200 and $500.

These mixes can also be found sometimes in shelters and rescues for a similar price point. 

Visit our Siberian Husky Price hub to learn about the maintenance cost of Huskies.

Pros & Cons 

Pros: Loving, friendly and outgoing 

Cons: Shedding, extremely energetic, short attention span and stubborn 

Recommendation 

Boxskies are the perfect dog for anyone who loves a unique-looking dog that is sure to get people to stop and stare. More than that, they are perfect for people who love to have fun and aren’t afraid to be silly. 

Do you have a Boxsky?

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Max Jacobs is the owner and lead author of Husky Gifts. He loves spending time with his family, who have two huskies. Max loves to write and is passionate about creating interesting and engaging content. To learn more, visit the team section of the about page.

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