Boerboel vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Boerboel to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Dutch Shepherds.
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
South Africa
Belgium
Origin Year
1652 AD
1898 AD
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Boerboel
Dutch Shepherd
