Boerboel And Bullmastiff: Breed Differences & Similarities

The Boerboel and Bullmastiff are two dog breeds that resemble one other the most visually. If you compare these two breeds, you might mistake them for one another. But if you look a little closer, you'll discover many more distinctions than you initially imagined.

 

Breed Comparison

 

Bullmastiff

Boerboel

 

Height

21– 27 inches

Height

22 – 28 inches

 

Weight

45 – 59 kg

Weight

50 – 80 kg

 

Temperament

courageous, reliable, reserved, loyal,

Temperament

Confident, intelligent, assertive

 

Lifespan

8 – 10 years

Lifespan

9 – 11 years

 

Coat

Short, dense, single coat

Coat

Double coats

 

Coat colour

Brindle, fawn, red

Coat colour

Red, fawn, brown, brindle, brown

 

Price

$1000 – $2000

Price

$1500 – $2000

 

 

Breed History

Boerboel

 

Boerboels are a kind of guard dog that originated from South Africa.

 

Although the Boerboel is a rare breed in America, you might have met one of these puppies if you frequently travel to South Africa. They are among the more well-liked dog breeds in South Africa.

 

The word "Boer" is Dutch for a farmer, and it was the Dutch who developed the formidable guard dogs known as mastiff and bull breeds. The outcome? The Boerboel. He was the canine of choice for farmers looking to keep lions and other predators away from their families and land.

 

This canine loves socialising with his family, so he is more than a fighting dog. This breed love kids.

 

He is also frequently chosen as a therapy dog due to his sweetness. The American Kennel Club (AKC)

 

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