Boerboel vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare the Boerboel to the Bavarian Mountain Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Bavarian Mountain Hounds.
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
17-20½ Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Origin Country
South Africa
Germany
Origin Year
1652 AD
1350 AD
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
