Boerboel vs American Mastiff
Compare the Boerboel to the American Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and American Mastiffs.
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
28-36 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
140-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Origin Country
South Africa
United States
Origin Year
1652 AD
1990 AD
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Boerboel
American Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
American Mastiff
