Chow Chow vs Boerboel
Compare the Chow Chow to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Boerboels.
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Origin Country
China
South Africa
Origin Year
-150 BC
1652 AD
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Chow Chow
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Boerboel
