Bull-Boxer Pit

Although the name isn't the coolest or most inventive in the world, the Bull-Boxer Pit is a pretty cute dog. No two Bull-Boxers look alike, and no two should be considered a new fancy breed. These are solely mix breed dogs with a fancy name.

Description: The Bull-Boxer is a large dog breed that will have various coat colors, tail placement, facial structure, and coat length. Overall, these dogs should have a strong-built body with a barrel-like chest. For the most part, the coat will be short, but this can vary, and as for the color, the options are wide and varied. You may see tan, white, black, brindle, red, as well as tan/white, black/white, brindle/white, etc.

Temperament: Given that this is a mix between a pit bull and a boxer, or really a boxer and any bulldog (you may see these as just bull-boxer dogs without the 'pit'), you'll never have a general temperament. All one can do is guestimate on the temperament of this mix based on the temperaments of the breeds that make it. You will find that these dogs will remain in a puppy-stage for about 2 years, give or take. They do enjoy human and animal company and socialization.

Height: On average, males and females, may range from 16-27 inches.

Weight: Females and males may weigh between 35-75 pounds

Lifespan: The average lifespan is between 10-13 years.

Lifestyle: Apartment or home with/without a yard will be sufficient, as long as daily exercise is provided. But, you will find that these dogs can be fairly active, so a yard is more beneficial.

Health: Heart disease, skin cancer, sunburn, and obesity can be potential concerns, as well as hip dysplasia, which are typical health concerns for boxers and bullies.

Registered Kennels: Bull-Boxer Pits can be registered dogs, but they will always be a mix breed. The American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC), Designer Dogs Kennel Club (DDKC), Dog Registry of America, Inc (DRA), International Designer Canine Registry (idcr), and the Designer Breed Registry (DBR), will register a 50/50 boxer/pit bull.

If you're interested in owning and raising a bull-boxer pit, you'll want to check out your local kenels and shelters.

Using Sunscreen on Your Dog

You may or may not realize it, but white dogs and dogs with thin coats actually need a little sunscreen. Dogs can get burnt just like you can, so if you have a white bulldog, pit bull, or other breed of dog, you may want to invest in dog sunscreen.

Epi Pet is a sun screen for dogs. This spray will block damaging UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin cancer. Epi Pet sunscreen for dogs is FDA approved, and no other pet sunscreen product can claim that. The spray is light and is not oily, and the best part is that it doesn't smell bad, as it has a light vanilla fragrance. The spray does not emit any CFCs or other environmentally toxic chemicals. It is waterproof, and you'll find that about 94% of veterinarian dermatologists will recommend this product.

You'll want to use a sun screen when you know that your dog will be outside in the sun for several hours. The sunscreen really can help reduce the risk of sunburn, melanomas and other malignant skin tumors, sarcomas, and mass cell tumors. 

It's most important to use for short hair dogs, dogs with white or light colored fur, dogs with pink skin, and hairless dogs. If you shave your dog or if your dog spends the majority of his time outside, you'll want to use sunscreen. Also consider using a pet sunscreen if your dog's breed is prone to skin tumors, such as Boxers, Dobermans, Bulldogs, Pit Bulls, Bull Terriors, Bichons, Poodles, and Schnauzers. If you take your dog camping, hiking, swimming, or on other outdoor events, consider sunscreen!

Your dog's fur will only protect him so far, and a pet sunscreen will provide any missing protection. You do not want to use human-grade sunscreen on any pet. 

When using pet sunscreen on your dog, you'll want to make sure that you apply the sunscreen to the dog's head, muzzle, ears, belly, and any area where your dogs hair is thin. 


Do keep in mind that even though you've applied sun screen on your dog, you still should not leave him outside for extended periods in overly hot weather. Always provide a clean bowl of water and a shaded area when your dog is outside. Applying pet sunscreen will not prevent a heat stroke, but it can protect your dog's skin. Make sure that when your dog is outside, you take all precautions to keep him safe.