Saint Bernard vs Boerboel
Compare the Saint Bernard to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Saint Bernards and Boerboels.
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
South Africa
Switzerland
Origin Year
1652 AD
1695 AD
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-10 Years
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boerboel
Saint Bernard
