Boerboel vs Shiloh Shepherd
Compare the Boerboel to the Shiloh Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Shiloh Shepherds.
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-13 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
26-32 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
80-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Origin Country
South Africa
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1652 AD
1974 AD
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-13 Years
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boerboel
Shiloh Shepherd
