Boerboel vs Chinese Imperial Dog
Compare the Boerboel to the Chinese Imperial Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Chinese Imperial Dogs.
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
4-9 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
3-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Origin Country
South Africa
China
Origin Year
1652 AD
1970 AD
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boerboel
Chinese Imperial Dog
