Giant Schnauzer vs Boerboel
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Boerboels.
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Origin Country
Germany
South Africa
Origin Year
1600 AD
1652 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Boerboel
