Boerboel
Also called South African Mastiff
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Boerboel is a large, powerful and confident mastiff-type breed from South Africa, known for its loyalty, strength, and protective instincts.
- Weight
- 110–201 lb (50–91 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–27 in (56–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- South Africa
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Calm
Confident
Dominant
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
Coat colours
Black, brindle, brown, cream, fawn with black mask and red
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 150–201 lb (68–91 kg) | 110–150 lb (50–68 kg) |
| Height | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 22–25 in (56–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Caring for a Boerboel
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Breeds of a similar size
All giant breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Boerboel (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Boerboel History: Behind the South African Farm Dog (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- The Boerboel: South African Mastiff Breed Guide (Size, Temperament, Health) (opens in a new tab)
- Boerboel Size & Growth: Weight & Height Chart (opens in a new tab)
- Boerboel Growth & Weight Chart: Size Guide For Puppies (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).