Boerboel Breed Information & Characteristics

The Boerboel is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Boerboel is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Confident
Intelligent
Territorial
Dominant
Obedient

Boerboel dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Boerboel. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Boerboel dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

South Africa

Mastiff, Rottweiler, Great Dane

American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

1820s

Working (AKC:2015)

A Boerboel can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Boerboel dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Boerboel is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Hip Dysplasia

Ear Infections
Conjunctivitis
Parasites

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Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ear

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Boerboels may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Boerboels have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Boerboel dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

The Boerboel breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Boerboel is a breed that is known for drooling quite a lot. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds. Boerboel is one of them. If you dislike the presence of drool and the potential for saliva spots on your clothes, it may be best to consider a different dog breed. Drooling is a normal part of their physiology but it's important to consider if it's something you can handle.

Boerboel dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

The Boerboel is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

The Boerboel have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Boerboels lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Boerboel dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

It's not recommended to keep the Boerboel in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Boerboels living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Boerboels are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Boerboels can be good with cats,

Boerboels are below average dog friendly dogs. Boerboel dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Boerboels are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Boerboels are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Boerboels will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Boerboels have an average level of playfulness. The Boerboels, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Boerboel dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.