Leonberger vs Boerboel
Compare the Leonberger to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Leonbergers and Boerboels.
Leonberger
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
25½-31½ Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Leonberger
Boerboel
Origin Country
Germany
South Africa
Origin Year
1849 AD
1652 AD
Leonberger
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Leonberger
Boerboel
Leonberger
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
Leonberger
Boerboel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Leonberger
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Leonberger
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Leonberger
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Leonberger
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Leonberger
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Leonberger
Boerboel
Leonberger
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Leonberger
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