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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Broholmer is an okay choice for new owners, but the Boerboel is strongly discouraged for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Boerboel and Broholmer are great with children.
- Grooming - The Boerboel is very easy to groom. The Broholmer has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Boerboel and Broholmer are average barkers.
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| 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 |
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 | 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 |