Boxer vs Boerboel
Compare the Boxer to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Boerboels.
Boxer
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Boerboel
Origin Country
Germany
South Africa
Origin Year
1894 AD
1652 AD
Boxer
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Boerboel
Boxer
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Boerboel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Boxer
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Boxer
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Boxer
Boerboel
Boxer
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Boerboel
