Chihuahua vs Boerboel
Compare the Chihuahua to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Boerboels.
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
8-10 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Origin Country
Mexico
South Africa
Origin Year
1850 AD
1652 AD
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
8-10 Years
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Chihuahua
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Boerboel
