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Name	Boerboel	Mastiff	Tibetan Mastiff
Origins	South Africa	England	Tibet
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Large Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Boerboel or Mastiff or Mastiff? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff weight comparison:	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)	140-170 pounds (64-78 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	177 pounds (80 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	155 pounds (71 kg)
Height Which is taller, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	25-28 inches (61-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	26.5 inches (66 cm)

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1500	$2500-$3500
Availability Which is easier to get, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff trainability comparison.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff social needs comparison:	Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Boerboel dogs 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. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Tibetan Mastiff is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	Tibetan Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Tibetan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Boerboel, Mastiff and Tibetan Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff energy level comparison:	Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Shiny Smooth	Dense	Thick Hard
Colors What are the original Boerboel, Mastiff and Tibetan Mastiff color?	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish	Fawn Brindle Apricot	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Boerboel or Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Boerboel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	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. See more.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Boerboel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff?	Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Yes Boerboel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Boerboel or Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Boerboel and Mastiff and Tibetan Mastiff have?	7-10 puppies	3-5 puppies	5-12 puppies
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Boerboel vs Mastiff vs Tibetan Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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

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