Boerboel vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Boerboel to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Dogo Argentinos.
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
South Africa
Argentina
Origin Year
1652 AD
1928 AD
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
10-12 Years
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Dogo Argentino
