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Compare Mastiff and Boerboel. Which is better: Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier?
Name | Mastiff | Boerboel | American Pit Bull Terrier |
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Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 28 | 124 | 336 |
Reviews | 3 | 1 | 14 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier breeds. |
Old English Mastiff English Mastiff |
South African Mastiff South African Boerboel |
Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Large Giant | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) | 154-200 pounds (70-90 kg) | 22-78 pounds (10-35 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) | 177 pounds (80 kg) | 50 pounds (22.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier height comparison: | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm) | 14-24 inches (35-60 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm) | 19 inches (47.5 cm) |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$1500 | $1500-$2000 | $500-$700 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? | Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is easiest to train? | Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is most alert? | Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is most protective? | Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier? Compare temperaments. |
Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful |
Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial |
Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier? | High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier social needs comparison: | Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. | The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Their prey drive is low. | 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. | American Pit Bull Terrier 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. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is most playful? | Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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. | It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is most flexible? | Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? | 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. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs 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. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk? | Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play? | Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which handles climate changes best? | 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has fewer health issues? | Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs. | Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia | Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which breed is most active? | Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. | Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? | Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which needs most food? | 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 | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. What colors are available? |
Fawn Brindle Apricot | Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish |
Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which drools least? | 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. | 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 American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has least natural smell? | High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Dense Shiny Smooth | Fine |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? Mastiff or Boerboel or {name3 shedding: | Mastiff dogs shed moderately. | Boerboel dogs shed moderately. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is best with kids? | Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly? | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Boerboel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? | Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Mastiff or Boerboel or American Pit Bull Terrier? | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier? |
Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Boerboel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people. | American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has most military use? | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has most puppies? | 3-5 puppies | 7-10 puppies | 5-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. What's recommended? | 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. |
Mastiff vs Boerboel vs American Pit Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Mastiff, Boerboel, and American Pit Bull Terrier. Which has most 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club |
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