Boerboel

Name:

Boerboel

Breed group:

Working Dogs

Size:

Extra-large breed

Height:

Males are 24 to 28 inches and females are 22 and 25 inches

Weight:

110 to 200 pounds

Life Span:

10 to 12 years

40 %

Adapts well to apartment living

Dog’s ability to be relatively quiet, not high energy and fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents.

20 %

Good for first-time owners

Dog’s ability to be fairly easygoing, resilient enough to bounce back from owner’s mistakes or inconsistencies.

20 %

Sensitivity level

Dog’s ability to handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine.

60 %

Tolerance of being alone

Dog’s predisposition to be worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive, barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem.

40 %

Tolerability to cold weather

Dog’s ability to tolerate cold weather

60 %

Tolerability to hot weather

Dog’s ability to tolerate hot weather

80 %

60 %

Family affection

Dog’s ability to build close bonds with the owner or owner’s family

80 %

Kid friendliness

Dog’s ability to be gentle with children, to handle their hugs, and to have right attitude toward children’s running and screaming

80 %

Friendliness towards other dogs

Dog’s ability to have good canine social skills

40 %

Friendliness toward strangers

Dog’s ability to be stranger-friendly

40 %

80 %

Shedding potential

Intensity of dog’s shedding

60 %

Drooling potential

Dog’s predisposition to drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth

80 %

Grooming complexity

Level of grooming complexity

80 %

General health

Dog’s predisposition to be prone to certain genetic health problems

80 %

Potential for weight gain

Dog’s predisposition for weight gaining

60 %

Training potential

Dog’s ability to respond to training

40 %

Intelligence

Dog’s ability for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, taking care of blind person, etc.

80 %

Potential for mouthiness

Dog’s tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite during puppyhood.

60 %

Prey drive

Level of inborn desire to chase and sometimes kill other animals.

60 %

Tendency to bark or howl

Level of dog’s desire for barking or howling.

60 %

Wanderlust potential

Dog’s ability to take off after anything that catches their interest, even if it means leaving the owner behind.

80 %

Energy level

Amount of time and energy, which dog spends for jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.

60 %

Intensity

Dog’s vigorousity potential.

80 %

Exercise needs

Level of exercises needed to keep dog in-shape

80 %

Potential for playfulness

Level of dog’s demands for endless games

80 %

General info

The Boerboel, an Afrikaans word meaning farmer’s dog, is a member of the Mastiff family. He was developed by 17th-century Dutch settlers in South Africa to protect their families, farms, and livestock. In appearance, this breed stands out for his blocky head; large, muscular body; and red, fawn or brown coat, sometimes with a black mask. The breed’s Mastiff heritage is evident in his wrinkled forehead; broad, deep muzzle; and titanic size. Boerboels are playful, intelligent, and eager to please. They are happiest when given a job to do, whether it's tough farm work, guard dog duty. This breed loves human family members, even children, though they are quite overprotective at times. The Boerboel is best suited to a home with a securely fenced yard. He should never be allowed to roam free.

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