While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Australian Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Bull-Boxer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Fearless
Brave
Bright

Australian Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Australian Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Bull-Boxers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Australia

United States

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

English Bulldog, Boxer

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Blue
Cream

Brindle
White
Black
Fawn
Red
Brown

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Bull-Boxers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

An Australian Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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 Bull-Boxer can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Bloat
Degenerative Myelopathy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Dry Eye
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Corneal Disease
Third Eye (Cherry Eye)

None

Pulmonic Stenosis
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Obesity
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Blood Test
X-Rays

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel
vonWillebrand’s Disease Test
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Skin Cytology Sample
Allergy Testing

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

Bull-Boxers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Bull-Boxers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

Walking, Fetch, Camping, Jogging, Play, Cuddl, Hike, Training, Walk, Running, Chewing on bone

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Terrier, it's at least 12 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 Bull-Boxer, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Australian Terriers 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.

In general most Bull-Boxers usually need at least 60 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 Australian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Bull-Boxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Australian Terrier 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 50-80 pound (23 - 36 kg) Bull-Boxer feed 3 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 an Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bull-Boxer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Bull-Boxer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bull-Boxer has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Australian Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Bull-Boxers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Bull-Boxers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Bull-Boxers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Australian Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bull-Boxers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Bull-Boxers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Australian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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