Boerboel vs St. Bernard Comparison – Which dog is better South African Mastiff or Alpine Mastiff?

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Name	Boerboel	St. Bernard
Origins	South Africa	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Boerboel and St. Bernard. What other names are these breeds known by?	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Boerboel and a St. Bernard. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Giant	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Boerboel and a St. Bernard. Which breed is heavier?	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	177 pounds (80 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Boerboel or St. Bernard? Is a Boerboel taller than a St. Bernard?	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Boerboel and a St. Bernard. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2000	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Boerboel or St. Bernard?	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare training requirements.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare alertness levels.	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare territorial behaviors.	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.
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Boerboel vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Boerboel and a St. Bernard. How do their temperaments differ?	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Boerboel vs St. Bernard?	Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Boerboel vs St. Bernard?	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Boerboel vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	St. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Boerboel vs St. Bernard?	The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	St. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Boerboel vs St. Bernard? 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. See more.	Low: The St. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	St. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare living space needs.	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 St.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Boerboel or St. Bernard?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	St.

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Boerboel and a St. Bernard. Which breed is healthier?	Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Boerboel vs St. Bernard?	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The St.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Boerboel vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Boerboel vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare activity levels.	Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Boerboel vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Boerboel or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Boerboel or St. Bernard?	Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	St.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare daily food needs.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Boerboel and St. Bernard? Compare breed colors.	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare drooling amounts.	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 St. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Boerboel and a St. Bernard? Compare fur types.	Dense Shiny Smooth	Dense Rough Smooth
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Boerboel or St. Bernard? Do Boerboel dogs shed more than St. Bernard dogs?	Boerboel dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare kid-friendliness.	Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Boerboel or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	Boerboel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	St.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Boerboel or St. Bernard?	Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	St.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Boerboel or St. Bernard? Can a Boerboel and a St. Bernard be friends? Do Boerboel dogs get along with St. Bernard dogs?	Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Boerboel vs St. Bernard?	Yes Boerboel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.

Boerboel vs St. Bernard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Boerboel or a St. Bernard? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Boerboel and St. Bernard. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Boerboel and St. Bernard. Which has larger litters?	7-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Boerboel and St. Bernard breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Boerboel and St. Bernard. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Boerboel vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Boerboel and St. Bernard. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Boerboel and St. Bernard. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Boerboel and St. Bernard. Which is more widely recognized?	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

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