Irish Wolfhound vs Boerboel
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Boerboels.
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-10 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Origin Country
Unspecified
South Africa
Origin Year
-700 BC
1652 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-10 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Boerboel
