The BoerBoel of South Africa

Boerboel playing with english bulldog











I've been researching guard dog breeds for when I get a house. I came across this breed and it's on my top potential breed list.

Group
Guardian

Life Expectancy
10-12 years

Size Male
Height:25-28 inches
Weight:150-200 pounds

Size Female
Height:23-26 inches
Weight:150-200 pounds

Temperament
The temperament of the Boerboel dog is considered to be his most attractive and most important characteristic. The South Africans describe him as the only breed in the world bred with one purpose only: to guard and protect. A Boerboel dog should never sulk or grumble after being reprimanded. People buy a Boerboel dog for his temperament only, and this should stay his most important quality. He should be your best friend, he has to read your mind, he has to know when you feel threatened, and know instinctively if you approve of a stranger or not! He should feel when you are afraid, and tell you with a deep, comforting rumble: I'm here; with my life I will protect you.

He is a child-lover and playmate by excellence. He is not a one-man's dog, but he will love and protect every member of his family alike. The entire family belongs to him to love and safeguard them from any harm.

The Boerboel dog is a protector and can be very aggressive to people passing in the street. They will guard their family, friends and property with their life. When the owners are not home they will not allow anyone to enter the home, unless they know them very well. When welcomed visitors arrive they will accept them after being properly introduced. They are however, guard dogs, and will keep close watch over any house guest. Owners have to be very careful when opening the gate or door so that they don't get out into the street when people are passing by. The Boerboel Dog will do okay with other dogs, cats and other non-canine pets, letting birds come down and snatch from their food bowl. The Boerboel Dog requires a dominant owner.