Boerboel vs Presa Canario
Compare the Boerboel to the Presa Canario. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Presa Canarios.
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
85-145 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Origin Country
South Africa
Spain
Origin Year
1652 AD
1600 AD
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Boerboel
Presa Canario
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Presa Canario
