Bloodhound vs Boerboel
Compare the Bloodhound to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Boerboels.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bloodhound is an okay choice for new owners, but the Boerboel is strongly discouraged for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Bloodhound and Boerboel are great with children.
- Grooming - The Boerboel is very easy to groom. The Bloodhound has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Bloodhound bark/howls frequently. The Boerboel has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Boerboel |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 8-10 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 24-28 in. |
| Weight | 80-110 lb | 110-180 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | South Africa |
| Origin Year | 1000 AD | 1652 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | High | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Boerboel |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | High |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | High |
| Guarding | Below Average | High |
| Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Boerboel |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 8-10 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
| Ectropion | Yes | No |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Joint Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Vaginal Hyperplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Boerboel |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | Yes |
| Liver & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Reddish Brown | No | Yes |
| Tawny | No | Yes |