Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Cheerful
Brave
Bright

Active
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Trustworthy
Amiable

Box-a-Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

American Gointers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

​United States

United States

Boxer, Pug

Golden Retriever, English Pointer

2000s

Unknown

Box-a-Pugs 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 American Gointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

American Gointer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Box-a-Pugs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

American Gointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walk, Play, Cuddle, Sleep, Run, Catch treats, Fetch, Bath time, Speak, Shake, Chew Bones, Walking, Tug-of-war, Chase, Walks, Sit, Throw ball, Take nice, Shake paw

Playing, Swimming, Walk, SupSerf

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

The American Gointer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

American Gointers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

American Gointers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Box-a-Pugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

American Gointers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Box-a-Pugs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

American Gointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Box-a-Pugs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

American Gointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Box-a-Pugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The American Gointer is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.