What is a Boerboel? 

 

Family companion and guard 

 

        

The Boerboel is a large, strong and agile dog with powerful muscles. His movements should be smooth and his body should be sturdier, heavier and bigger than the boxer, but shorter in the leg than the Great Dane. They are more agile than the English mastiff, but more powerful than the bullmastiff.  

The Boerboel has been specifically bred as a protector. Their even character and friendly disposition should ensure that they are on top of your list as your next best friend. 

A well bred Boerboel should always be ready to act when ever you feel threatened. The dog should also be able to sense when ever you feel uneasy about a specific individual, and he will no doubt make his presence felt in order to provide you with the necessary protection. This protective instinct is obvious even as a puppy. Likewise, a boerboel should not show any unnecessary signs of aggression. 

A Boerboel is a loyal and devoted family guardian that loves children especially. One of the early kennels said of its Boerboels that they were, "faithful, fearless, but not ferocious". This sums up a well-bred Boerboel today just perfectly.  

       Cassie looking over a six foot wall.