Boerboel
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General Description
(African Boerboel) The Boerboel is a large-sized working breed with a powerful presence and a strong, sturdy build. They have good balance and a body that is well-muscled. Male Boerboels are significantly more masculine in appearance than their female counterparts. All parts of the Boerbel’s body are well in proportion. The head of this breed is said to be a representation of the dog’s character. It is short, wide, deep, and square-shaped, and it is well-muscled and features a well-filled pair of cheeks. The face should blend properly into the head for an overall symmetrical appearance. The stop is visible, but it is not prominent. The muzzle is black and features a large set of evenly-spaced nostrils. The Boerbel’s teeth are well-developed and close in a scissors bite. Their eyes are horizontally set and exist in many different shades of brown. Their ears are medium-sized, v-shaped, and are proportionate to the size of the dog’s head. The Boerbels’ muscular neck curves noticeably and is attached high at the shoulder. The skin is loose around the neck and becomes tighter between the front legs. The breed’s body is narrower towards the back than at the front. The rear is strong and broad, and the chest is muscular, well-developed, and sturdy. Tails of this breed are straight and short, and they are attached high to the body. The limbs are perfectly straight. The short, dense coat of the Boerboel comes in a variety of colors including cream white, pale tawny, reddish brown, brown, and all shades of brindle.User added info
Color: any Shade of color can be with white markings on the front.
The Boerboel is not a working breed, but the only race who is breed for guarding.
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Character
The Boerboel is reliable, intelligent, and obedient. They have strong protective and territorial instincts, and they make excellent guarding and watchdogs. They are courageous and confident, and they are affectionate and playful towards their owners. They love to play fetch and bond with their master(s). While aggressive towards strangers and other dogs, the Boerboel is very kind and gentle with his family and the people he knows. They will guard their families and home with their life, and they will not let anyone enter the home if their owners are away. They will get along well with most people after they are properly introduced. As long as this breed is properly socialized, they will get along with other animals and pets, and they will be friendlier with strangers. This breed needs firm training from a dominant owner.They love children and love for them to ride on there back.They love to go on walks.
Size
23 – 28 inches
Weight
154 – 200 pounds
General Health
Due to the natural selection of this breed, the Boerboel has no reported health issues or concerns.Boerbulls are prone to hip problems becauce of their heavy build
History
The Boerboel is a result of significant dedication and efforts that were made in South Africa towards the development of this breed. The honing of the Boerboel is still in its progressive stages. Much has been written in regards to the breed’s descent, but no one can be absolutely certain that the Boerboel is a result of one, two, or more different breeds. What is known, however, is that a man by the name of Jan van Riebeeck brought a “bullenbijter” with him on his arrival to the Cape. This “bullenbijter” was a large, strong Mastiff type dog, and those who followed Jan van Riebeeck brought similar dogs with them. Over the decades, only the hardiest and most capable dogs survived in what is now a desolate area. In 1938, the Bullmastiff was imported to South Africa by De Beers so that it could guard the diamond mines in the area. A champion dog that had been obtained by the Hottentots was imported to South Africa around this time, and this dog played a significant role in the development of the Boerboel. The “Boerdogs” (as they are called in Africa), were scattered during the Great Trek by the Voortrekkers. They were cross-bred with the English Bulldog and the Bull Mastiff throughout the early and late 1950’s.Boerboels are also have Saint Bernard and Great Danes ancestors.
Maintenance
The short-haired coat of the Boerboel is easy to groom and take care of. This breed should be brushed occasionally and given a monthly bath and dip. The Boerboel is an average shedder.
Ideal Environment
The Boerboel isn’t suited for life in a small household or apartment. They are happiest with at least a large, fenced yard. They need plenty of exercise and lots of room to run and play. They enjoy walks and love to play ball. This breed can live happily outdoors, but they shouldn’t be left to run around on their own because of their propensity to be protective and leery of strangers.
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I'm interested in adopting an 8 month old Boerboel. I live in the bottom floor of a house that was changed to a duplex. The back yead has ample space for him to be let out and do his busniess but I would start running with him as well for exercise. My question is that if I start running with him would he try to attack any stranger in our way. Also if I were to take him to a park and run would he do the same thing?
My landlord lives upstairs and has 2 older dogs that I never see just hear every so often. My other concern is about him barking when I am at work and not home. Does anybody know about their barking habits?
hi i have a 1 year old female pup. She's really such a great dog! I've had her at 2 vets already with no help.
She has a skin problem. On her right hand side she has a big patch where hair falls out and she looks mangy.
The first vet couldn't give us an answer, so i took her two a second vet, which said she had some kind of mange she would have gotten from her mom. It was called Dedo-something mange, i cant remember the name. He said i must use IVOMEC(1ml/25kg) everyday. i have used it now for more than 2 months, but it doesn't look like it working. What must we do?
It does not look like it bothers her and it doesn't bother me(The looks of it), but other people always seem to ask if she's got mange or what happened to her.
She eats a good quality food and she gets enough exercise. I also bath her every two weeks with a dip-shampoo(doctors orders) he said it would keep her problem under control.
Thank You in advance and we also want to congratulate you on this great site, it is very informative.
Franciois
Hi Francious, I have a female boerboel and when I got her, she also had a skin problem, our Vet told us that it is quite normal for the boerboel breed, they have very sensative skins and are prone to scabies. As a pup, when we got her she had scabies which we treated with a dip that we got from the vet. I will go and see if we still have the bottle, and give you the name, because it worked wonders. She is 6 years now, every now and again, I see a that especially between the legs, there is a bit of irretation, then I just use the dip, and it's gone in a few days. Sometimes it is also something they eat, we had to change dogfood, because she was allergic to something in her food, which also caused a rash on her skin. They really have very sensitive skins, also make sure it's not her shampoo. I will check the names of all these products that we are using and maybe it can help you.
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Ilze
I got a male and female boerboel age 4 months at what age must I separate them they fight alot.
does the Boerboel have a naturally short tail or are they docked as babies? How are they around cattle, horses, and cats?
My boerbull just gave birth to 5 puppies with no or very stubby tails no docking involed. na she was also born without a tail.
The tails gets docked!
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