Boerboel vs Greenland Dog
Compare the Boerboel to the Greenland Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Greenland Dogs.
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-25 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
66-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Origin Country
South Africa
Greenland
Origin Year
1652 AD
1000 AD
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
0-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High to Very High
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-14 Years
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boerboel
Greenland Dog
