Chippiparai has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Boerboel has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Independent
Robust
Loyal

Confident
Intelligent
Territorial
Dominant
Obedient

Chippiparais make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Boerboel if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

India

South Africa

Saluki, Taigan, Afghan Hound, Hortaya Borsaya

Mastiff, Rottweiler, Great Dane

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Ancient Times

1820s

Sighthound

Working (AKC:2015)

A Chippiparai can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Boerboel can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

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

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

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

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections
Conjunctivitis
Parasites

Complete Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Electroretinogram (ERG)
Eye and Ear Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

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Hip
X-Rays
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Ear

Chippiparais' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Chippiparais need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Chippiparai is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Boerboel drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Chippiparai dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Boerboel dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Chippiparai is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The Chippiparai is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Boerboels can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chippiparais are not suitable for children.

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

Chippiparais are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

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

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