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Description
The word "boerboel" derives from "boer" word for "farmer". Boerboel thus translates as either "farmer's dog" or "Boer's dog" in Afrikaans. The Boerboel is a perfectly balanced dog with all body parts being in proportion with one another. The head is short, broad, deep, square, is muscular and has well-filled cheeks. The body is extremely muscular, stocky and compact. The skin is thick, loose and well pigmented with moderate wrinkles on the brow when the dog is attentive. This breed was – and is - kept as watchdogs, as friends, as playmates to children, and as protectors of families. The Boerboel does not retreat from any form of danger. It was originally bred as a watchdog, to look after the homesteads in South Africa.
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Other names:
South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff
Country of Origin:
South Africa
Group:
FCI: Mastiff, The AKC: Foundation Stock Service: Not registered yet.
Height:
Males 25-28 inches (64-70 cm.). The ideal size of a male dog is 66cm (lower than 24 inches / 60cm is unacceptable). Female 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm.). The ideal height of a bitch is 61cm (lower than 22 inches / 55cm is unacceptable.)
Weight:
154-200 pounds (70 - 90 kg.)
Temperament:
Boerboels are a very dominant but intelligent breed. They have a strong watchdog instinct and they are self-assured and fearless. They are however, responsive to the needs of the family since they display an intuitive ability to sense if the family is in danger. They have strong territorial instincts, particularly in domestic situations. Like other large dogs with a strong guard instinct, the Boerboel also needs to be socialized as a puppy, so that aggression doesn't develop. It should never be left with young children unattended. They thrive on love and attention and need constant companionship from their owners and cannot be left alone for regular extended periods without becoming destructive, reckless and dangerous.The Boerboel, if trained and socialized properly, is manageable, reliable, obedient and intelligent with strong protective instincts. This breed is self-confident and fearless. Uncontrollably aggressive and fearful Boerboels are unacceptable according to the breed standard.
Colors:
The recognized and accepted colors of a Boerboel are all shades of yellow, brown or brindle. Pigmentation is also well proportioned in this large breed. The Boerboel is well pigmented, especially on the lips; palate; the skin and hair around the eyes; footpads and toenails.
Coat:
The coat is short and sleek with dense hair coverage. The Boerboel is fairly easily to groom. An occasional brushing and a monthly bath and dip are all they need. This breed is considered to be an average shedder.
Life Expectancy:
12 years of age
Litter Size:
6-10 puppies
Health Issues:
The general health of the Boerboel is of a high standard due to the natural selection that occurred over the centuries. This is a hardy breed. Some health issues to look out for include: Hip Dysplasia, eye problems, heart issues, thyroid problems and bloating.
Living Environment:
The Boerboel is not recommended for apartment life. They should, at least, have a large, fenced-in yard to run around and play. The Boerboel can - and should - live outdoors. They need to be taken on long daily walks. Boerboels love to play and would love a good game of ball.
Learning Rate:
High learning rate. High intelligence.
History:
The Boerboel was bred from two main sources of genetic material: - The Bullenbijter from Europe that Jan van Riebeck brought with him from Europe to South Africa in 1652 during the colonization of South Africa. This dog had early roots in Albania and Syria. - The African dog of the black tribes of Africa and mostly the large dogs from Ethiopia The true Bull Mastiff that was used to breed the Boerboel, was only imported to South Africa in 1928, by De Beers, to be guard dogs on the diamond mines. After the Anglo-Boer War in 1902, these various dog breeds were crossbred with the English long-legged Bulldog, and subsequently also with the Bull Mastiff in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Crossbreeding these large dogs of the colonists' with the dogs (mongrels) of the black inhabitants of Africa occurred. This is how the Boerboel, as found on countless farms and which later trekked north with the Great Trek, originated.
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