You'd think the enormous, menacing Boerboel would make a good guard dog at first sight, and you'd be right. This breed, on the other hand, is regarded for being caring, peaceful, and family-friendly, especially when it comes to human children.

These massive defenders were developed to protect farms in South Africa from hyenas, lions, and other dangerous predators while also giving important companionship. The term "Boerboel" comes from a combination of Dutch and Afrikaans language that roughly translates to "farmer's dog." The South African Mastiff is also called as the South African Boerboel, Borbull, or Bole.

Despite the fact that Boerboels are typically docile, simple to groom, and have few health issues, they are not an easy breed to handle for first-time owners. These dogs are possessive, confident, and prone to tugging and gnawing. They require an aggressive, experienced owner with lots of space for a large, active dog.

If you're thinking of getting a Boerboel, be sure you and your home are up to the task. If you are, you will be rewarded with a lifelong devoted and protective companion.

Boerboel Dogs Highlights
Breed Size	Extra large
Nature	Playful, Friendly
Energy Level	Cool
Intelligence	High
Barking Level	When Necessary
Coat Length	Short
Breed Group	Working
Droll Amount	High
Good with	Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level	Medium, High
Colour Type	Brown / chocolate / liver,red,cream
Other Facts	Loves water,hot weather tolerant,strong loyalty tendencies,good hiking companion.

Dog History

The term "Boerboel" is derived from the Afrikaans/Dutch words for farmer ("boer") and dog ("boel"), and they were truly farmers' dogs when Dutch immigrants in South Africa began breeding them in the 1600s. They were needed to protect the homestead and hunt hazardous animals like hyenas, baboons, leopards, and other large cats. Large, robust dogs were brought to South Africa by European immigrants, and they mixed with local domestic dogs and a variety of different breeds throughout several centuries. Bulldogs and Mastiffs were also introduced by the English and crossbred with Boerboels, while the Da Beers diamond mining business imported Bull Mastiffs to defend their mines, which were also crossbred with Boerboels to create the breed we know today.

The specific breeds that make up the Boerboel's heritage are unknown, but only the toughest dogs were able to survive the harsh heat and confrontations with wildlife, contributing to the breed's toughness and strength. During the 1800s, colonists began to relocate inland in protest of British authority in South Africa. As a result, their dogs went dispersed and were frequently taken in by distant villages, where they were needed for hunting, herding, guarding, and protection from dangerous individuals. South Africa grew more urbanised after World War II, and Boerboels began to be crossbred with other dogs without concern for breed integrity. However, in the 1980s, a group of breed aficionados set out to reintroduce pure Boerboels into the breeding programme. The Boerboel acquired popularity in South Africa as a result of their efforts, and it began to be sold throughout the world. Outside of South Africa, however, the breed is relatively uncommon.

Health and Care

The Boerboel is typically regarded as a healthy breed with minimal inherited diseases. There are, however, a few illnesses to which they are prone and may succumb throughout their lifetimes. Hip or elbow dysplasia, heart illness, eyelid disorders, vaginal hyperplasia, and bloat are all possibilities. They may also have juvenile epilepsy in rare cases. If any of these symptoms appear in your Boerboel, you should contact your veterinarian right once.

Care

When it comes to care, the Boerboel's primary need is to be cognitively and physically active via exercise and play. Aside from that, routine maintenance is quite straightforward. Their nails should be cut every two weeks, and their teeth should be brushed on a regular basis, according to a veterinarian's recommendation. To minimise illness or bug infestation, Boerboels' ears should be examined regularly for dirt and wax accumulation and cleansed as needed.

Dog Breed Care Tips and Important Instructions

It's simple to groom your boerboel. A weekly brushing with a soft–bristled brush or grooming mitt will assist remove any loose hairs and distribute his natural oils, giving him thick, short coat a glossy, healthy appearance. Should he roll in anything nasty or go on a muddy romp with you, you'll just have to give him a wash once in a while.

The boerboel is an athletic dog who need daily activity, but a few excellent, long walks or backyard games should suffice. He'll happily nap the day away the rest of the day. If you have the desire, your dog will enjoy competing in agility, weight–pulling, and stock competitions; as a clever working dog, they will excel in these events.

Before you bring a boerboel puppy home, keep in mind that these dogs grow large. Incredibly, really enormous. And that means they'll require a lot of food to be satiated—expenses that might quickly mount. Along with ensuring that you have the time to train and socialise these puppies, you need also ensure that your pocketbook can manage the expenditures.

Feeding

A Boerboel diet should be designed for a large to gigantic breed that requires moderate to high activity. For suggestions on what to feed your Boerboel and how much to feed it, talk to your veterinarian or a professional nutritionist. As they go from puppyhood through adulthood and senior years, their food requirements will alter. Keep track of these dietary needs.

Fun Facts

• The only South African dog breed developed to protect homesteads is the Boerboel.
• In his book Gladiator Dogs, published in 1998, American archaeologist Carl Semencic is credited with introducing boerboels to purebred aficionados all over the world.
• In 2016, Bilo, a boerboel, was the first boerboel to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Home Training Tips and General Information

When you teach you pup, you must see all time on her at all activities. If you can't, you'll have to put him in a cage. Make a timetable for the puppy; this will assist him in settling down quickly. Hourly bathroom breaks, food times, break intervals, strolls, play time, training, and more should all be on the calendar. When a puppy has a full day ahead of him, he has no time to be bored or misbehave.

Teach the dog to obey your commands. Boerboels tend to stick together in groups and naturally follow a leader. If you establish your dominance in no clear terms, training will be simple since the puppy will always obey you and will never challenge your authority.

Only use positive training methods. Do not yell at, hit, or otherwise discipline your Boerboel. It is not only harsh, but it may also cause behavioural issues. Electric shocks, prong collars, sprays, and other methods might harm the animal.

"Absolutely nothing in life is free," teach the puppy. This is a system that is commonly regarded as a useful educational tool. If you use this method, your dog will learn that in order to receive benefits such as affection, a walk, or a treat, he must behave nicely.

Demonstrate the importance of "No" from the start. Jumping, mouthing, tug-of-war, howling, or dashing out of open gates and doors are not recommended. When there is good conduct, applaud it; when there is poor behaviour, dismiss or leave. The pup will learn that if he is cooperate with you if he not he will loose you.

To break a habit, you must catch the Boerboel in the act and shock him with a bottle of rocks rattling. When you've done that, tell him he has to change his behaviour and offer him a reward and praise right away. Reprimanding a Boerboe after an incident is pointless since they don't remember what happened before.

Make a point of addressing him by his first name. Never say "Bad TOM" or "No Tom," since this can confuse the Boerboel and lead them to feel that if you mention his name, you are implying anything bad. Hugs, stroking, walks, food, and other happy experiences should be associated with the dog's name. If this occurs, he will gladly approach you as soon as you call out his name.

Make a brief and quick coaching regimen, around 10 minutes three times a day. Extensive, repetitious training can become monotonous, and the Boerboel will lose interest in the lesson. Make learning more enjoyable by using trick training sessions to demonstrate commands like as sit, down, and come.

Learn all there is to know about toilet training, leash walking, housebreaking, and food training. These are the fundamentals that every Boerboel puppy should know. Learn about the breed's quirks as well as its behaviours. This will provide you with valuable information on how to effectively train your dog.

FAQS

Boerboel Dogs Unique Name

Male Name	Female Name
Charlie	Blondie
Clyde	Blossom
Eli	Coco
Gizmo	Jada
Griffin	Liberty
Iggy	Mia
Johnny	Mya
Noah	Piper
Norm	Pippa
Ozzy	Polly
Ralph	Riley
Ranger	Snickers
Sparky	Sophie
TJ	Violet
Toby	Butterscotch
Trapper	Cassis
Vince	Cheyenne
Banjo	Niko
Tinky	Tessie
Willow	Lucy