Boxer Vaccination Schedule
Personalized Boxer puppy vaccination schedule for the US, UK, and EU. Adjust your puppy's age and country below. The schedule updates as you go.
Important: this is a reference. It is not a substitute for your vet. Always confirm the specific schedule for your puppy with the clinic that treats them.
Boxer vaccination schedule
| Age | Status | Core | Non-core |
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| 6 to 8 weeks | Due now |
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| 10 to 12 weeks | Upcoming |
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| 14 to 16 weeks | Upcoming |
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| 16 weeks+Required by law in most US states. | Upcoming |
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| 12 months | Upcoming |
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Common questions about Boxer vaccinations
When should my Boxer start vaccinations?
Most Boxer puppies start their first DHPP between 6 and 8 weeks in the US, or 6 to 9 weeks in the UK and EU. Use the form above with your puppy's age and country to see the next-due date.
My Boxer is large and brachycephalic. What does that mean for vaccines?
The core schedule is unchanged. The brachycephalic part means watch for stronger reactions to combined doses; the large-breed part means hold off on strenuous exercise until 12 to 18 months. Vaccines themselves are well tolerated.
When can my Boxer start hard play?
After full vaccination at around 16 weeks for short play. Long-form running only after growth plates close. Boxers also overheat easily, so plan around weather.
Should my Boxer get titer testing later?
Some vets offer titer testing for adult Boxers in place of repeat boosters. Discuss it after the first-year series is complete.
Same schedule for a Boxer mix?
Yes for the core vaccines. DHPP and Rabies are identical for purebreds and mixes. Non-core vaccines depend on lifestyle and region, not breed. The schedule above works for any Boxer mix.
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