Boerboel vs Fila Brasileiro
Compare the Boerboel to the Fila Brasileiro. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Fila Brasileiros.
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
9-11 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
90-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Origin Country
South Africa
Brazil
Origin Year
1652 AD
1500 AD
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Very High
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
9-11 Years
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Fila Brasileiro
