Boerboel vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Boerboel to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boerboels and Kangal Dogs.
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
South Africa
Turkey
Origin Year
1652 AD
700 AD
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boerboel
Kangal Dog
