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  The Home of South African Boerboels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Boerboels love children and humans, and yet in an emergency it will guard its family's security and property very attentively.
The Boerboel is a dream dog, but where a fully grown male reaches 60 to 75 kg, it is important it listens to you as there is no other way of making them listen to you.
The Boerboel is not a slow-acting, lazy animal.
www.boerboel.net /charakter_eng.htm   (343 words)

  
 Boerboel: Dog Breeds, Info and Pictures
The ideal height for male Boerboels is from 64-70cm at the shoulder.
Boerboels are intelligent, reliable and obedient, with a strong watchdog instinct.
The Boerboel is a rare breed with a few established breeders outside of RSA.
www.caninecrib.com /dog/breeds/boerboel   (191 words)

  
 WELCOME TO BOERBOEL RESCUE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Several stories describe Boerboels, that seem to know what their owners are thinking,and that they are very social, confident and tolerant of everyone until someone threatens their family, at which point they defend with their lives.
This is to ensure that all of the Boerboels that are adopted out of Boerboel Rescue are safe and well equipped for a long and happy life with their new family.
If you encourage your Boerboel to be suspicious or praise him for being protective in situations that are not threatening, you are working against their natural ability to distinguish between a threat and a non-threat and you may ultimately confuse him.
www.boerboelrescue.com   (981 words)

  
 Molosserworld's Boerboel Breedfacts Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Boerboel is specifically bred to guard and protect as a watchdog.
He does not only accept one person as his master, but accepts the protection of the whole family as his duty and is affectionate to all of them.
The coat colour of the Boerboel is brindle, yellow (lion), grey, redbrown, brown, with white markings, with or without fl muzzles, will be acceptable.
www.moloss.com /brd/ab/b003/impfacts.html   (301 words)

  
 South African Boerboel (South African Mastiff)
Boerboels are not as big as English Mastiffs, but bigger than boxers.
Boerboels are self-confident and fearless, requiring a dominant owner.
They work together with the All-Russian Boerboel Association and the United States Boerboel Association for the preservation and promotion of the breed, and interest in the Boerboel as a highly efficient guard dog is spreading around the globe.
www.bulldoginformation.com /south-african-boerboel.html   (717 words)

  
 Induna Boerboel breeders. Breeders of champion boerboel dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
With Boerboels, just as much as with all other breeds of dog, attention must be paid to careful selection and stringent testing of breeding animals, in order to ensure the production of healthy and high quality puppies.
Also, to maintain the integrity of the South African name and identity of the Boerboel breed, and furthermore, to compile, maintain and preserve records of the lineage and ancestry details of thoroughbred South African Boerboels.
Induna Boerboels will at all times apply this principle in considering the future prospects of puppies offered for sale, and no sale will be entered into if we are not fully satisfied that the pup's future well-being is assured.
www.boerboelsa.co.za   (260 words)

  
 The South African Boerboel
The Boerboel's beginnings date back to the 17th century, when South African farmers developed a sturdy working breed from various European mastiff-type dogs as well as large dogs native to Africa.
Their main aim was to let the original Boerboel take its rightful place as a South African dog among other dog breeds of the world.A search covering thousands of kilometres followed.
The Boerboel is an athletic Mastiff, like the Mastiffs of old days, and it is capable of doing kinds of work other Mastiff breeds only can dream of.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /SouthAfricanBoerboel.html   (823 words)

  
 Sundry Articles: Whither The Boerboel?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The deliberate breeding of the boerboel after a documented breed standard took off in 1983 after what we are told was a thorough combing of the entire country (South Africa) for all available specimens of the breed fit to be qualified as foundation animals.
It will appear that the boerboel breeders in the home country have allowed themselves to be easily taken over by political considerations rather than the collective betterment of their breed.
The enemies of the boerboel are already suggesting that the breed may never be given full recognition anywhere in the world**, because the technical bases and procedure that have been employed for fixing breed type on the dog have been defective from the foundation stage.
www.ajartodar.com /whilthertheboerboels.htm   (3146 words)

  
 Boerboel history
Home and family protection implies protection from within as well as without; thus the Boerboel proper is a wonderfully affectionate and protective member of the family, and will tolerate all manner of abuses from small children.
The development of the boerboel is therefore a true South African success story; today's boerboel is as ideal a home protection dog as were his or her ancestors.
Boerboel breeding in South Africa is overseen by a number of organisations, among them being the South African Boerboel Breeders' Association (SABT) and the Historical Boerboel Association of South Africa (HBSA).
www.boerboelsa.co.za /history.html   (561 words)

  
 Baden Boerboels, the boerboel standard.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
he Boerboel is a big, strong and intelligent working dog, which was bred here in south Africa since the seventeenth century.
The Boerboel is well balanced, with good muscle development and swift in movement.
Boerboel Nutrition Boerboel training Choosing your Boerboel Boerboels and Children SABT Standard About Baden Boerboels Boerboel breeding stock Upcoming Boerboel litters Boerboels character boerboel history Boerboel home New boerboel owners Boerboel untraining Arabian horse history Understanding your boerboel House training your puppy Obedience Canine facial expressions Animal therapy Demodex HBSA Standard
www.african-boerboel.co.za /standard.htm   (841 words)

  
 ..:: Bouba the boerboel ::..
As the pioneers moved further and further inland and settled on remote farms, the dogs were forcibly isolated and a lot of inbreeding took place which had the result that the characteristics of the original Assirian dog started to reappear.
Their main aim was to let the original Boerboel take its rightful place as a uniquely South African dog among the other dog breeds of the world.
The Boerboel is the only breed in the world specifically bred to guard and protect and as watchdog.
www.hell.be /bouba   (1174 words)

  
 Moon Mountain Ranch - Boerboel Info
The Boerboel is a big, strong and intelligent workers dog which was bred in Africa since the seventeenth century.
A typical Boerboel's characteristics are very similar to that of the Assyrian dogs of the period up to 700 BC.
The Boerboel is reliable, obedient and intelligent, with a strong watch-dog instinct.
moonmountainboerboels.com /2.html   (669 words)

  
 The Boerboel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It is thought that the Boerboel was created by early settling South African farmers in the 17th century.
The Boerboel is a big strong dog, well balanced, with good muscle development and fluid in movement.
The Breed standard dictates the character of the boerboel to be reliable, obedient and intelligent, with a strong watch dog instinct.
www.steelridgeboerboels.com /the_boerboel.htm   (247 words)

  
 Breed of the Day South African Boerboel - Discussion & Articles. Auspet.com
The Boerboel is reliable, obedient and intelligent, with strong watch and guard-dog instincts.
Boerboel are protectors and can be very aggressive to people passing in the street.
The development of the Boerboel can rightfully be described as a true South African success story and is today a beacon for those who have made a contribution to improve the breed.
www.auspet.com /forum/post-16153.html   (1392 words)

  
 Boerboel | The Boerboel, Man's best friend, companion, guardian
A Boerboel is involved, but the dog was not at fault.
His Boerboel has passed away and he is searching for the bluest of blue blood Boerboels.
With dominant Dogs like the Boerboel, it is important to put the dog in its place as soon as possible this is done through a responsible Puppy School and Dog School, also by neutering all non Breed Dogs.
www.boerboel.co.za   (872 words)

  
 Boerboel Dog and Puppies
The Boerboel is not a pure bred dog and has descended from the cross-breeding of Pit Bulls, Mastiffs and Rottweilers.
As there is not a specific breed standard Boerboel is not Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) and is therefore in the category of dogs termed Unrecognised and Rare Breeds.
The Boerboel's coat is normally a shade of yellow, white, brindle, brown, and grey with or without white markings.
www.dog-names.org.uk /boerboel.htm   (1385 words)

  
 Baden African Boerboel Breeders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
My Boerboel site is aimed at providing you with all the information you require to buy and take care of your boerboel.
If you are considering purchasing your own boerboel, I would like to present you with as much information on the boerboel breed as you will need, to make an informed decision as to whether the boerboel is the right breed for you.
You will notice that all our Boerboels are hip dysplasia free and their health certificates are available for your perusal.
www.african-boerboel.co.za   (481 words)

  
 South African Boerboel Association
The SABA is the first to offer any kind of testing for the Boerboel, the first to offer a breed club Championship.
Our goal is to register quality Boerboels and improve the breed by testing the dogs working, temperment, and overall structural soundness.
Get a Local Club started in your area, we have all the info needed to start one, submit it to us and we will add it to the site so people can know where there is a club in their area.
boerboelworld.tripod.com /southafrican   (349 words)

  
 Boerboel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
- The boerboel is a big, strong and intelligent working dog, which was bred in South Africa since the seventeenth century.
- The Boerboel is a big strong dog, well balanced, with good muscle development and swift in movement.
- The Boerboel is reliable, obedient and intelligent, with a strong watchdog instinct.
www.brunotausz.com /boerboel.htm   (867 words)

  
 Boerboel
The docked tail seen in the photo here is not a required element of the Boerboel as indicated by the exceptional examples of the breed in Europe where such amputations are illegal.
Nevertheless, with or without his/her tail, the Boerboel is clearly an impressive South African dog whose descent from Mastiffs is quite apparent.
First, it is very difficult to reconcile the obvious descent of the Boerboel from Mastiffs with statements like "the breed enjoys exceptional health due to natural selection".
www.digitaldog.com /dog_breed/Boerboel   (754 words)

  
 Anasha Boerboels - Boerboel dog breeders.
If your new to the Boerboel scene, and are unfamiliar with this breed of dog we have information pages courtesy of the SABT for you to improve your knowledge.
Briefly the boerboel makes an ideal family pet, a good guard dog, and is a descendant of the Mastiff family therefore it is a large dog, not suited for someone in a small flat.
Anasha Boerboels breed Boerboels of the highest quality, not just because of their extensive health screening process, but also because of their choice in conformation.
www.boerboels.com /English/boerboel.htm   (251 words)

  
 Links to Boerboel information on the web.
Choosing a Boerboel Puppy - from Baden Boerboels.
Boerboel Club of South Africa - includes: Boesman Boerboels, Degrendel Boerboels, Egoli Boerboels, Ruigtefontein Boerboels, Patricia and Jan Ledoux, Jannie and André Roodt, and Nico-Petri Uys.
Kromdraai Boerboele - Tommy and Rona Chambers, Wonderboom, Pretoria.
www.kateconnick.com /links_boerboel.html   (296 words)

  
 Kromdraai Boerboel Breeders

Member of SABT - South African Boerboel Breeders' Association and EBBASA - Elite ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)

We are based in Wonderboom, Pretoria in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.
The Boerboel is a big, strong and inteligent working dog, which was bred in South Africa since the seventeenth century.
The Boerboel is well balanced, with good muscle development.
www.angelfire.com /alt/boerboel   (194 words)

  
 Boerboel K-9 Breeders Referral List - Purebreds Dogs and Puppies for sale - International
The Boerboel (pronounced - borbel), was bred during the Boer War in South Africa during the time of settlers to the continent in the 1800's.
The dog was a mix of Mastiff and Bloodhound and were used as working dogs to fend off predators and intruders to the settlers land.
The breed today is the National Dog of South Africa and its organization the South African Boerboel Association (SABT) upholds the breeders quality of dog.
www.k9breedlist.com /boerboel.htm   (355 words)

  
 Bulie Boerboels - Paul Thurbon, UK breeder of the Boerboel
They are sometimes used on farms for herding but their key characteristic is their love of their family and keen instinct to protect them and their property.
You can trust your Boerboel to look after young children and to play happily with them, whilst immediately recognising any threat or strangers near by.
You should want a Boerboel for its loving, calm, even temperament and ability to play with all members of the family.
www.bulieboerboels.co.uk   (260 words)

  
 Akira Boerboels - Quality Dogs bred by Quality People   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Now we have been involved in the boerboel breeding game and the scene surrounding the breed for a couple of years.
Rev Buys and Family of Dopper Boerboels for stressing the importance of  testing for HD and ED and breeding techniques in order to breed good hips and a lot of bloodline knowledge.
Piet Sprinkhuizen of Avontuur boerboels for stressing the importance of conformation and unity within in a line, and most importantly for breeding my Claudia, Paulina and especially the queen Liza.
www.boerboel.net /index_eng.htm   (462 words)

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