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Listed as an "emerging breed" by the Kennel Union of
Southern Africa.
A Boerboel is a large,
mastiff type
dog breed from
South
Africa. The word boerboel is
Afrikaans
for "farmer's dog".
"They are
obedient,
intelligent, self-assured and bred to have an extremely strong guard-dog
instinct. Perhaps surprisingly, this does not make the dog a vicious unsociable
animal, because the Boerboel was in constant proximity to the
farmers and
their children, a badly behaved or
aggressive
dog was unacceptable and would, perhaps rather harshly, have been put down. This
very selective and practical breeding
ethic has
created a loving pet
with an even temperament that is
happiest in a
family
environment for which he can put his protective instincts into action when
required."¹
Appearance
The ideal height for male Boerboels is from 64 to 70 cm (24 to 27 inches) at
the withers.
The height for bitches is usually 59 to 65 cm (23 to 26 inches).
Temperament
Boerboels are intelligent, reliable, and obedient, with a strong watchdog
instinct. They are self-assured and fearless, but responsive to the needs of the
family.