Boerboel vs Roman Rottweiler
Compare the Boerboel to the Roman Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Roman Rottweilers.
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24½-30 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Origin Country
South Africa
Italy
Origin Year
1652 AD
74 AD
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Roman Rottweiler
