Boerboel
Hypoallergenic: NoBoerboels are generally known for their good health. However, Boerboels can suffer from hip or elbow dysplasia, vaginal hyperplasia, ectropion, and entropion. Recently, juvenile epilepsy (with attacks brought on by metabolic changes or stress) has appeared in the boerboel breed. A boerboel's behavior and comportment may change over time. The average life expectancy is ten years. The Boerboel is a large dog that is strong, confident and muscular with a distinctive, blocky head. Despite its size, it is the most agile of the mastiff-type breeds. The word Boerboel means "Farm Dog" and it serves as a capable working dog as well as a loyal companion in its home country of South Africa. The skin of a Boerboel should be dark on his stomach and under his fur, as well as the roof of his mouth, which protects against heat and sun. The coat is short, dense coat can be brindle, brown, cream, reddish brown or tawny. The Boerboel is self assured and fearless. It is highly devoted to family and affectionate with children it knows, but can be aggressive toward strangers. Friends and other pets should be introduced with care, preferably early in the dog’s life. The Boerboel has an unusually high requirement for human companionship—periods of isolation will result in destructive and disobedient behavior. The Boerboel (‘farmer’s dog’ in Afrikaans) originates in South Africa. It is a guard dog which was created by mixing various African and European breeds, possibly including the Bulldog, Bullmastiff, and Rhodesian Ridgeback. By some reports, the Boerboel was brought to South Africa by Jan van Riebeeck, the founder of Cape Town. Boerboels were used to protect diamond mines by the De Beers Corporation and for personal protection by Dutch settlers during British rule. Today, most are bred in South Africa.
| 03: | Toby |
| Barking Tendencies: | 2 stars Occassional |
| Exercise Needs: | 4 stars The Boerboel will get a lot exercise if it has a large yard to run and play. However it needs to be taken on a long daily walk. Boerboels love to play and would love a good game of ball. |
| Health Issues: | 2 stars More + Less - Hypoallergenic: NoBoerboels are generally known for their good health. However, Boerboels can suffer from hip or elbow dysplasia, vaginal hyperplasia, ectropion, and entropion. Recently, juvenile epilepsy (with attacks brought on by metabolic changes or stress) has appeared in the boerboel breed. A boerboel's behavior and comportment may change over time. The average life expectancy is ten years. |
| Type: | Purebred |
| Temperament: | Confident Dominant Intelligent Obedient Territorial |
| 05: | Riley |
| Breed Group: | Working (AKC:2015) |
| Grooming: | 1 stars Low Maintenance: Grooming is only necessary once in a while to maintain upkeep. No trimming or stripping needed. |
| Other names: | South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff |
| Shedding Level: | 3 stars Moderate Shedding: Expect this dog to shed regularly. Be prepared to vacuum often. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner. |
| Weight: | 154-200 pounds (70-90 kg) |
| 04: | Charlie |
| 09: | Duke |
| Cat Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Height: | Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm) Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm) |
| Name: | Boerboel |
| Rank: | Boy Names |
| Watchdog Ability: | 5 stars Great Watchdog Ability: This dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present. It exhibits very protective behavior, acts fearless toward any aggressor, and will do what it takes to guard and protect its family. |
| 06: | Henry |
| 07: | Louie |
| Colors: | Brindle Brown Cream Red Reddish Brown Tawny |
| Life span: | 10-12 years |
| Playfulness: | 3 stars |
| 10: | Bruno |
| Stranger Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Trainability: | 4 stars Easy Training: The Boerboel is an intelligent breed which requires consistent, firm, positive reinforcement. The Boerboel should have a dominant owner who can be strict when necessary and ensure the dog’s obedience. |
| 01: | Max |
| Apartment Friendly: | 2 stars The Boerboel is not recommended for apartment life. It should, at least, have a large, fenced-in yard to run and play. The Boerboel can live outdoors. This breed should not be left to run on its own for it is very protective and sometimes does not take too well to strangers. |
| Origin: | South Africa |
| 02: | Buddy |
| Litter Size: | 7-10 puppies |
| Puppy Prices: | Average $2000 - $4000 USD Across North America, the Boerboel breeders charge anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 for a puppy. It could be more or it could be less, depending on the breeder, where the breeder lives, shipping costs and the genetic's of the puppy. |
| Size: | Giant |
| Popularity: | 2022: #118 2021: #118 2020: #123 2019: #127 2018: #121 2017: #124 2016: #131 2015: #126 |
| 08: | Sammy |
| Adaptability: | 3 stars |
| Child Friendly: | 4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. It is also shy toward strangers. |
| Dog Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Intelligence: | 2 stars Ranking: # Full Ranking List |