American Bully vs Boerboel
American Bully
Friendly, loyal and deceptively gentle: the American Bully forms a deep bond with its family and surprises with a temperament that sharply contrasts its muscular build. Developed in the 1990s as a companion breed, not a working dog, it is patient with children and sociable by design. UK owners need to be aware of the XL Bully ban introduced in 2024, which affects the largest size variant but not Standard, Classic or Pocket American Bullies per se.
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Boerboel
The Boerboel is a confident and intelligent dog that forms a close bond with its family and is regarded as a reliable protector.
View profile→| Attribute | American Bully | Boerboel |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Large |
| Height | 33 - 51 cm | 56 - 69 cm |
| Weight | 40 kg | 79 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 11 years | 10 years |
| FCI Group | Not Recognized | Not Recognized |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Trainability | Low | Low |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Low |
| Character | Friendly, loyal and deceptively gentle: the American Bully forms a deep bond with its family and surprises with a temperament that sharply contrasts its muscular build. Developed in the 1990s as a companion breed, not a working dog, it is patient with children and sociable by design. UK owners need to be aware of the XL Bully ban introduced in 2024, which affects the largest size variant but not Standard, Classic or Pocket American Bullies per se. | The Boerboel is a confident and intelligent dog that forms a close bond with its family and is regarded as a reliable protector. |
Comparison
American Bully
Boerboel
Summary
The American Bully is a medium dog (40 kg) with a life expectancy of 11 years. The Boerboel is large (79 kg) and lives 10 years. For grooming, the American Bully rates low, the Boerboel low. The American Bully scores medium for child-friendliness, the Boerboel low. For families with children, the American Bully is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Both breeds are comparable
For Families
American Bully has medium child-friendliness
American BullyFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
American Bully is medium with medium energy
American BullyFrequently Asked Questions
The American Bully is a medium dog (40 kg) with medium energy. The Boerboel is large (79 kg) with medium energy. The American Bully lives 11 years, the Boerboel 10 years.