Bloodhound vs Boerboel
Compare the Bloodhound to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Boerboels.
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Origin Country
France
South Africa
Origin Year
1000 AD
1652 AD
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Medium
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
8-10 Years
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bloodhound
Boerboel
