Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kunming Wolfdog	Boerboel
Origins	China	South Africa
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	198	124
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Other Names	Kunming Wolfdog, Chinese Wolfdog	South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Price	$800-$1200	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel

Size	Large	Large Giant
Weight	66-84 pounds (30-38 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Avg. Weight	75 pounds (34 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height	25-27 inches (64-68 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Avg. Height	26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel

Coat	Smooth Double	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors	Black Light Straw Deep Rust	Brindle Cream Reddish Brown Red Tawny
Grooming	Effortless: The Kunming Wolfdog requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Kunming Wolfdogs shed moderately.	Boerboels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel

Temperament	Intelligent Curious Willing Stubborn	Confident Intelligent Territorial Dominant Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Kunming Wolfdog is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Kunming Wolfdogs aren't famous for their trainability.	Boerboels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Kunming Wolfdog is a highly playful breed.	Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Kunming Wolfdogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Boerboels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Kunming Wolfdogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Boerboels are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Kunming Wolfdogs need a lot of social interaction.	Boerboels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Kunming Wolfdog barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Kunming Wolfdogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Boerboels are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Kunming Wolfdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boerboels are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Kunming Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kunming Wolfdogs 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Kunming Wolfdogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Kunming Wolfdogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Kunming Wolfdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Boerboels adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kunming Wolfdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Good With - Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel

Stranger Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not dog-friendly.	Boerboels are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kunming Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boerboels usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kunming Wolfdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Boerboels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.
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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	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 Kunming Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boerboel 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.

Health Factors - Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Boerboels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Canine Diabetes Mellitus Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Kunming Wolfdogs 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.
Exercise Need	Kunming Wolfdogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Boerboels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Kunming Wolfdogs 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.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Kunming Wolfdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Kunming Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kunming Wolfdog is an average drooler.	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.

Reproducibility - Kunming Wolfdog vs Boerboel

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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