BOERBOEL

Updated 05-May-2020.

Mondo shtuff from around the internet, all about BOERBOEL!

Banned, restricted dogs breed reminder | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News: A reminder of the banned and restricted breeds of dogs has been issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.It came in aftermath of a Magistrates’ Court case in which a dog owner was fined $1,000 for possessing two unlicensed pit bulls – a banned breed.The Department listed the following prohibited dogs, which are illegal to own, import or breed: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire terrier, Argentine Mastiff, Boerboel, Brazilian Mastiff or Fila, Cane

My botty best at summarizing from Wikipedia: the Boerboel is a large mastiff-type dog breed from south africa . they are bred for the purpose of guarding the homestead and working the farm . the Boerboel is the only South African dog breed created to defend the homestead . there is great uncertainty as to how many and which breeds were used to create it . the most likely origins date back to the best dogs for hunting leopards and baboons were a cross between a mastiff and a bulldog . Bullmastiffs were imported to south africa in 1928 to guard mines . this breed the head appears blocky, but not overdone, with a short length between the stop and nose . the head should look impressive, carrying himself with confidence and powerful movement . it should be symmetrical and balanced, following there is a distinct sexual dimorphism, with the female less prominently developed physically . there is also a divergence of standards . the occasional brushing and a monthly bath and nail trim is all that is many dogs have a black mask around their mouth that sometimes extends to their eyes and ears . the protective character of the Boerboel is still evident and is much sought after . it is not unusual for this breed the boerboel is the guarding breed of choice amongst current day farmers . the dogs are obedient and intelligent and have strong territorial instincts . recently, juvenile epilepsy has appeared in the the average life expectancy is ten years . if left isolated, Boerboels will digress and may become destructive . forcefully controlling the dog is detrimental to their psychological health . the Boerboel can be exercised in a large, securely enclosed yard . at a minimum this type of dog needs to be taken on a long walk every day . owners must be at least 18 years