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Boerboel

Boerboel

5.0
9 - 11 yearsLife Expectancy

Large, powerful mastiff-type guardian breed from South Africa with a muscular build, short dense coat, and confident temperament. Known as a family guardian, the name 'Boerboel' translates to 'farmer's dog' in Afrikaans.

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • Medium Energy
  • Easy Grooming
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level3/5
  • Trainability4/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness5/5
  • Barking3/5
  • Drooling3/5
  • Good with Children4/5
  • Good with Other Dogs2/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding3/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming2/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)24 - 27 inches
Height (Female)24 - 27 inches
Weight (Male)150 - 200 lbs
Weight (Female)150 - 200 lbs

Breed History

Developed by Dutch and other European settlers in South Africa starting in the 1600s from European mastiff breeds and native dogs. Bred as all-purpose farm dogs for protecting homesteads from predators.