Bull Terrier vs Boerboel
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Boerboels.
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
South Africa
Origin Year
1862 AD
1652 AD
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Very High
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-10 Years
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bull Terrier
Boerboel
