Bulldog vs Boerboel
Compare the Bulldog to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and Boerboels.
Bulldog
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
49-55 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bulldog
Boerboel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
South Africa
Origin Year
1500 AD
1652 AD
Bulldog
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bulldog
Boerboel
Bulldog
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bulldog
Boerboel
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Bulldog
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
High
Medium
Bulldog
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bulldog
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bulldog
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bulldog
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
8-10 Years
Bulldog
Boerboel
Bulldog
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bulldog
Boerboel
