Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Boerboel
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Boerboels.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-10 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
80-150 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Origin Country
Turkey
South Africa
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1652 AD
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-10 Years
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Boerboel
