Confident
Intelligent
Territorial
Dominant
Obedient

Active
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious

Boerboels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bodacions are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

South Africa

United States

Mastiff, Rottweiler, Great Dane

Border Collie and Dalmatian

American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1820s

Unknown

Boerboels have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Bodacions are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Boerboels are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Bodacions typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Boerboels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bodacions thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Boerboel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bodacion has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Boerboels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bodacions need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Boerboels have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Bodacions are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Boerboel dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bodacions bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Boerboel is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Bodacion has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Boerboel has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Bodacion is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Boerboels have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Boerboels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bodacions make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boerboels are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bodacions are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Boerboels are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bodacions are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Boerboels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bodacions are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boerboels have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Bodacions are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Boerboels are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Bodacions are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.