A one-year old male Boerboel
South African Mastiff
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A one-year old male Boerboel
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| Alternative names |
| African Boerboel South African Mastiff |
| Country of origin |
| South Africa |
| Common nicknames |
| Classification and breed standards |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is extinct |
| Notes |
| 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
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).
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.
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