| Boerboel | | A two-year-old male Boerboel | | Alternative names | | South African Boerboele | | Country of origin | | South Africa | | Classification and breed standards | The Boerboel is a large working molosser type breed of dog from South Africa. The word boerboel is Afrikaans for "farmer's dog". Image File history File linksMetadata HuntHillBoerboelGunston-6. ...
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"They are, intelligent, dominant and well-hung and have been bred to have an extremely strong guard-dog instinct in domestic family situations on farmsteads. Intelligence is the mental capacity to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend ideas and language, and learn. ...
A natural and selective practical breeding ethic has created a very functional working dog, that is very dominant but thrives best in a responsible family environment where he can put his natural protective instincts into action when required."¹ Ethics (from the Ancient Greek Ä“thikos, the adjective of Ä“thos custom, habit), a major branch of philosophy, including genetics is the study of values and customs of a person or group. ...
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Origin
The Boerboel, the only breed of dog solely and specifically bred to defend the homestead, it has a long history of breeding in many far flung and different regions of South Africa. After this long history of breeding, the breed’s refinement continues to date, however regional differences though slight, are considered part of the entire makeup of the breed.
While there is ample literature on the Boerboel’s descent, there is still uncertainty as to how many and which dogs it is bred from.
 A two-year-old male Boerboel The most likely origins are claimed to date back to Jan van Riebeeck’s arrival to the Cape in 1652. Dutch, French and British settlers have all brought with them certain breeds of dog, these were used with indigenous breeds of domestic African dog to create the Boerboel. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (936x828, 220 KB)hunthillboerboels HUNT HILL BOERBOELS TOP MALE STUD FAIRFIELD,OHIO USA HUNT HILL BOERBOELS www. ...
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It has been confirmed the Jan van Riebeeck brought a “bullenbijter” with him, and others with him had large strong dogs. Over many years, natural selection would determine that the fittest among them would survive and breed.
A likely breeding partner brought in by the British settlers would have been the long legged Bulldog. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
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In protest to British rule, the Dutch scattered in hundreds of kilometres from their original homes, in what is historically recorded as the Great Trek. During this period they continued breeding powerful, protective dogs on their journeys. The tradition of breeding with large dogs continued during the Second Boer War. Trekboers in the Karoo. ...
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Studying further literature, more dogs have been suggested to be included in the breed and much more recently, such as the Great Dane, the Saint Bernard and the Bull Terrier but none of these are substantiated, however the Rhodesian Ridgeback and its decendants is known to have played a part, though no sign of a ridge is any longer present. The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its large size and gentle personality. ...
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Today, Boerboel breeding is both a hobby and industry in South Africa. Only a few of the best studs are kept to breed with females. These dogs are now exported from South Africa to other parts of the world.
For information on the Boerboel in America contact the American Boerboel Club. Further information may also be had via the AKC (American Kennel Club).
Appearance The Boerboel should be well balanced, substantial and strong in appearance, with a primitive robustness and an overall solid tight musculature. Though a heavily built mastiff breed, it is not loose limbed or jointed and has a strong topline leading to a powerful and massive neck, it should move with purpose and control with ample agility.
 A Female Boerboel called Tinka The head is one of the defining characteristic of the breed and should be large but in proportion to the body, with a strong and not too short muzzle and jaws, broad between the ears. The tail is normally docked short but this is not a requirement of the breed. Males are very masculine and imposing, with females being somewhat more feminine but by no means lacking in substance. The dog should give the overall impression of immense substance, strength, power, and physical ability, and should be able to more than amply demonstrate this in his day to day work. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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Size The ideal height for male Boerboels is 66 cm at the withers though it can vary between 64-70cm (25-28 inches). The height for the females should be 61 cm this can vary between 59-65cm (23-26 inches) . The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ...
Color Brindle, brown, red-brown, red, fawn and yellow are all accepted as are dogs with limited ammounts of white on head neck chest and legs, a deep mask is prefered for all.
Pedigree KUSA is the South African authority on breeding standards and pedigree status. Boerboels are registered at birth with one or more of the following; KUSA in South Africa, AKC in America, RKF in Russia and FCI in Europe and South America. No other organizations provide the world class services as do these entities and most importantly these organizations work together for the betterment of the Boerboel breed. Standards regulating the characteristics of the breed have been laid down by these Associations and are much the same.
Temperament Boerboels are a very dominant but intelligent, reliable, breed, with a strong watchdog instinct. They are self-assured and fearless, but responsive to the needs of the family displaying an intuitive ability to sense if the family is in danger. Like other large dogs with a strong guard instinct, the Boerboel needs to be watched around strangers and introduced to friends early on to avoid aggression, they also should be socialised at an early age to other dogs, and like all dogs should never be left with young children unattended. They are a dog that thrive on love and attention and need constant companionship from their owners and as puppies cannot be left alone for long periods without becoming destructive. Well trained older dogs can be left in the house for periods of time usually 1-4 hours or so without issues.
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