The boer boel

The boerboel is not a pure breed dog, its a cross of bull mastiff, rottweiler and the pits-bull, this breed is a working dog. i decided to write on the boerboel to clarify some issues and also to let people know what they are getting into, when they purchase a boerboel pup. The boerboel is bred to guard and protect without been aggressive. The boerboel qualities that makes them so lovable are 1) sensitive 2) have a sixth sense they can detect if your visitor is a friend or foe.3) confident, and fearless.
The boerboel needs an owner that is the leader of the pack, needs dominance. The required exercise for boerboels are much more than ordinary dogs, they are not apartment dogs, they need large fenced yard to run and play,they need long daily walks , its so essential. Boerboels require firm control, proper training, this includes obedience and socialization. Boerboels are big with the male been bigger than the females, come in the following basic co lours,yellow, white, brindle ,brown and grey with or without white markings. There outer coat is coarse and straight while the undercoat is soft and dense. The life expectancy is about 12 years, which is so old when you compare to humans, when a boerboel is 1yr old, its equivalent to 16 yrs of age, at 2 yrs its equivalent to 24yrs in man,while at 3yrs of age the boerboel is equivalent to30 yrs in man, so you can see that they really do grow old with proper care and vaccinations.