Doberman Pinscher vs Boerboel
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Boerboels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Origin Country
Germany
South Africa
Origin Year
1890 AD
1652 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
Boerboel
