Boerboel vs Thai Ridgeback
Compare the Boerboel to the Thai Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Thai Ridgebacks.
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Origin Country
South Africa
Thailand
Origin Year
1652 AD
1650 AD
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-16 Years
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Thai Ridgeback
