Beauceron vs Boerboel
Compare the Beauceron to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and Boerboels.
Beauceron
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
70-110 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Beauceron
Boerboel
Origin Country
France
South Africa
Origin Year
1587 AD
1652 AD
Beauceron
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beauceron
Boerboel
Beauceron
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beauceron
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Beauceron
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Beauceron
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Beauceron
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beauceron
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beauceron
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Beauceron
Boerboel
Beauceron
Boerboel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beauceron
Boerboel
