Bullmastiff vs Boerboel
Compare the Bullmastiff to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bullmastiffs and Boerboels.
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
110-130 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
South Africa
Origin Year
1860 AD
1652 AD
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bullmastiff
Boerboel
