Alaskan Malamute vs Boerboel
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Boerboels.
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Origin Country
United States
South Africa
Origin Year
1900 AD
1652 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Boerboel
