Boerboel vs Broholmer
Compare the Boerboel to the Broholmer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Broholmers.
Compare the Boerboel to the Broholmer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Broholmers.
Breed Name | Boerboel | Broholmer |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 8-10 yrs. | 7-12 yrs. |
Height | 24-28 in. | 22-30 in. |
Weight | 110-180 lb | 90-150 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | South Africa | Denmark |
Origin Year | 1652 AD | 1500 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | No | No |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | No |
Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 30°F to 75°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | Medium-High | Medium |
Exercise Required | Medium-High | Medium |
Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 20 mph |
Strength | Very High | Very High |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
Shedding | Medium | High |
Dander | Medium | Medium |
Drool Amount | Medium | Medium |
Breed Name | Boerboel | Broholmer |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
Independent | No | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | High | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
Chasing | Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | High | Below Average |
Guarding | High | High |
Herding | Very Low | Average |
Hunting | Average | Average |
Protection | High | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
Watch | High | Average |
Breed Name | Boerboel | Broholmer |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
Double Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Brindle | Yes | No |
Brown | Yes | No |
Cream | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Reddish Brown | Yes | No |
Tawny | Yes | No |
Black | No | Yes |
Red Golden | No | Yes |
Yellow | No | Yes |