Tibetan Terrier vs Boerboel
Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and Boerboels.
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Origin Country
China
South Africa
Origin Year
10 AD
1652 AD
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Tibetan Terrier
Boerboel
