Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Belgian Sheepdog and Boerboel. Which is better: Belgian Sheepdog or Boerboel or Tibetan Mastiff?
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| Name | Belgian Sheepdog | Boerboel | Tibetan Mastiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Belgium |  South Africa |  Tibet |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 120 | 124 | 153 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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| Other Names | Groenendael, Chien De Berger Belge | South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff | Dok-Khyi, Tsang-khyi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club | American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Price | $1200-$1400 | $1500-$2000 | $2500-$3500 |
General Appearance - Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff
| Size | Large | Large Giant | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) | 154-200 pounds (70-90 kg) | 140-170 pounds (64-78 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) | 177 pounds (80 kg) | 155 pounds (71 kg) |
| Height | Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) | Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm) | 25-28 inches (61-71 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm) | 26.5 inches (66 cm) |
Hair & Care - Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff
| Coat | Soft Thick | Dense Shiny Smooth | Thick Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Brindle Cream Fawn Black | Brindle Cream Reddish Brown Red Tawny | Blue Gray Tan Brown Red Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Belgian Sheepdogs shed moderately. | Boerboels shed moderately. | Tibetan Mastiffs shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff
| Temperament | Active Confident Hard Working Stubborn Intelligent Alert Friendly Protective Watchful | Confident Intelligent Territorial Dominant Obedient | Aloof Strong Willed Courageous Protective Stubborn Loyal |
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| Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Belgian Sheepdogs are easy to train. | Boerboels are quite easy to train. | Tibetan Mastiffs are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly playful breed. | Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Boerboels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Tibetan Mastiffs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Belgian Sheepdogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Boerboels are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Tibetan Mastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Belgian Sheepdogs are a social breed. | Boerboels need for social interaction is average. | Tibetan Mastiffs need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | High: The Belgian Sheepdog is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. | High: The Tibetan Mastiff is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Belgian Sheepdogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Boerboels are one of the best watchdogs. | Tibetan Mastiffs are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Belgian Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boerboels are extremely protective guard dogs. | Tibetan Mastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Tibetan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Belgian Sheepdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boerboels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Tibetan Mastiffs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Belgian Sheepdogs have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. | Tibetan Mastiffs have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Belgian Sheepdogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Boerboels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Tibetan Mastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. |
| Apartment Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Boerboels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Tibetan Mastiffs are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Belgian Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boerboels adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Tibetan Mastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Belgian Sheepdogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff
| Stranger Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Boerboels are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Tibetan Mastiffs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Mastiffs are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Boerboels are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Mastiffs are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Boerboels are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Mastiffs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Belgian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Tibetan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people. | Tibetan Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Belgian Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Boerboels usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Tibetan Mastiffs are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Belgian Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Boerboels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Tibetan Mastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Belgian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff
| Health Issues | The Belgian Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Boerboels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | Tibetan Mastiffs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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| Health Problems | Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hyperthyroidism | Allergies Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia | Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 10-12 years | 10-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Belgian Sheepdogs are high energy dogs. | Boerboels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Tibetan Mastiffs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Belgian Sheepdogs need a lot of exercises. | Boerboels need quite a lot of exercise. | Tibetan Mastiffs have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Belgian Sheepdogs don't need too much sleep. | Boerboels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Tibetan Mastiffs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Low to Average. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Belgian Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Boerboel drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Tibetan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Reproducibility - Belgian Sheepdog vs Boerboel vs Tibetan Mastiff
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-10 puppies | 7-10 puppies | 5-12 puppies |
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