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.
Boerboel
Broholmer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
7-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-30 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
90-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Broholmer
Origin Country
South Africa
Denmark
Origin Year
1652 AD
1500 AD
Boerboel
Broholmer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Broholmer
Boerboel
Broholmer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Broholmer
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Broholmer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Boerboel
Broholmer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Broholmer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Broholmer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Broholmer
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
7-12 Years
Boerboel
Broholmer
Boerboel
Broholmer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
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