Boerboel vs Pyrenean Mastiff
Compare the Boerboel to the Pyrenean Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Pyrenean Mastiffs.
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-13 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
28-30 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
150-190 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Origin Country
South Africa
Spain
Origin Year
1652 AD
1659 AD
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low to Medium
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-13 Years
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Boerboel
Pyrenean Mastiff
