Boerboel vs Bracco Italiano
Compare the Boerboel to the Bracco Italiano. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Bracco Italianos.
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
21½-26½ Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
55-88 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Origin Country
South Africa
Italy
Origin Year
1652 AD
-500 BC
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low to Medium
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Bracco Italiano
