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

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Name	Rottweiler	Boerboel
Origins	Germany	South Africa
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	8	124
Reviews	6	1
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Other Names	Rottie, Rott	South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Price	$1200-$2000	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Rottweiler vs Boerboel

Size	Large Giant	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Rottweiler vs Boerboel

Coat	Dense	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	Brindle Cream Reddish Brown Red Tawny
Grooming	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Boerboels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Rottweiler vs Boerboel

Temperament	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Confident Intelligent Territorial Dominant Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Boerboels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Boerboels, 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.
Affection Level	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Boerboels are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Boerboels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Boerboels are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boerboels are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rottweilers have an 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	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Rottweilers 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	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Boerboels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Rottweilers 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	Rottweilers 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Rottweiler vs Boerboel

Stranger Friendly	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Boerboels are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Boerboels are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Boerboels usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rottweilers 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	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Rottweiler 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	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 - Rottweiler vs Boerboel

Health Issues	The Rottweiler 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.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Allergies Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Life Expectancy	8-11 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Boerboels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Boerboels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 4 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
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rottweiler 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 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 - Rottweiler 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	8-12 puppies	7-10 puppies
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