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Boerboel Champions
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Pronunciation:
bawr-boh-el
Breed Description:
The Boerboel breed of dog is a large to giant sized breed of dog that should be massive in proportion without appearing overweight or course. They should have a muscular body that is well-proportioned and they should have a slightly longer body than they are tall. The top line should be level and the tail should be straight and short. The head of the Boerboel should be broad with a thick muzzle and the "v" shaped ears should hang down the side of the head.
The coat of the Boerboel should be short and thick. It should cover the dog completely and should be hard in texture and shiny. They can be brindle in color as well as reddish brown, creamy white, pale tawny and brown.
Temperament:
The Boerboel breed of dog is an intelligent breed that is known for their courage and their strength. This is a strong breed and they are not recommended for new or timid owners. They can be quite aggressive and without proper training and firm rules, the Boerboel can have behavioral problems. If they are trained properly, the Boerboel is an affectionate and loyal breed. They are very protective of their family and are usually suspicious of strangers so socialization is very important for this breed. The Boerboel is usually very playful, and they are usually very gentle with children. The breed can do well with other pets but socialization is important for this to happen.
Height:
The average height for a Boerboel is between 23 to 25.5 inches for a female and 25 to 28 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Boerboel is between 154 to 200 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Boerboel breed of dog is a very hardy breed and has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Boerboel breed of dog is not recommended for apartments since they need ample room to run and play. The ideal is a home with a large yard. A fence is necessary for this breed since they can be very protective and may attack people they feel are threatening their homes. The breed should not be an outdoor dog since they can suffer from aggression problems if they are left on their own too long.
Exercise:
The Boerboel breed of dog is an active breed and they really do need a lot of exercise. Expect to give them about 60 minutes of exercise each day or about three very long walks. They make excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Boerboel breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a week.
Origin:
The Boerboel breed of dog was developed in South Africa and is also known as the African Boerboel. While it is unclear what breeds went into creating the Boerboel, we do know that it can be traced back to the British Settlers who came to South Africa in the 1820's. With them came several mastiff and bulldog type breeds and it is believed that the breed was developed from these dogs and may also have been crossed with the Hottentot dogs. The breed was developed as a guard dog and has gained a strong following throughout South Africa and are currently becoming a more familiar breed today in other parts of the world. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
