Did you know that Boerboels (pronounced as boo-er-bool) were brought to South Africa by the founder of Cape Town – Jan van Riebeeck! During British rule, Dutch settlers used Boerboels for personal protection and to protect diamond mines by the De Beers Corporation. The word Boerboel also means "Farmer's dog" in the 19th African colonial language. Its history makes these dogs extremely interesting and gives them a distinct character. Let’s dive into the article to know more about the Boerboels- your furry friend.

Boerboel Facts

The Boerboels are large, mastiff-type dogs from South Africa with black masks and short coats. This breed is large, with a strong bone structure and well-developed muscles as a working dog breed. They have a strong demeanour and carry themself with a confident and powerful style. They are fearless and show courage when threatened. Genuinepet lovers who are considering a Boerboel as a pet and want to know about this magnificent mastiff breed before getting it home this article is going to be of great help to you.

Let's have a look at their basic information and stats!

●  Boerboels are usually known for their excellent health and live for about 10 to 12 years if bought from a responsible breeder.

●  They weigh up to 90 kg, and their height ranges from 59 to 70 cm.

●  Boerboels are one of the top 10 guard dogs in South Africa!

●  One can find them in various colours: brindle, brown, cream, red, reddish Brown, and tawny.

●  Different types of Boerboel can be classified based on their body type, examples include Houndtype, Bulldog type, Mastiff type, and Terrier type.

●  Boerboels are known to have originated in South Africa and, therefore, are also called South African Boerboel or South African Mastiffs.

●  They are working-class giant dogs with a litter size of 7 to 10 healthy and purebred puppies.

Boelboers: Nature, Temperament, Adaptability, and Price

Boerboels are moderately intelligent but are easy to train with strict and positive enforcement. Some adjectives used for this muscular breed are- confident, dominant, intelligent, obedient, and territorial. They are playful and have excellent watchdog abilities. South African Boerboel's temperament towards strangers is aloof, but it is friendly with kids.

Boerboel puppiesgrow fast and big! Due to their large size, Boerboels are not suitable for an apartment lifestyle. Instead, they must be bred in a house with an open garden for them to play. Speaking of playing, they need lots of physical and mental exercise to stay fit both ways. BoerboelsMastiffs shed regularly and are low maintenance with minimal grooming needs.

The Boerboel, or South African Mastiff, is one of several mastiff breeds with a powerful jaw and a strong Boerboel bite force to match, with 450 PSI of pressure. It isn't usually about at what age does a Boerboel becomes aggressive' it’s more about why and when they get aggressive and working on those situations and keeping them well-trained, obedient and socialised. Boerboels are versatile, but they're happiest when given a task. They love spending time with their family and are devoted to protecting their adored humans. If you're looking for a watchdog, this breed fits the job as Boerboel attacks only when they see that the intruder can be a threat to their family!

ABoerboel's price in India can range from 1 lakh to 2.5 lakhs. Boerboelpuppies' price mainly depends on the dog's age, availability, and the dog breeder. For the best quality, one must get a KCI registered or Show QualityBoerboel dog.

There are a million reasons to buy South African Boerboel, and they make perfect pets for any household! So get one for yourself today! Mr n Mrs Pet is an online pet shop that offers Boerboelpuppies for sale and other products and services.