South African Boerboel (Appearance, Character and Temperament)
Since 2002 the SABT now also accepts piebald boerboels, more specifically boerboels with the coat colors piebald brown and piebald black.
Another rare coat color is ultra-brindle (a darker color variety of brindle), a unique coat color seen in some Egoli Boerboels.
Boerboels are not as big as English Mastiffs, but bigger than Boxers. They may be compared to large Rottweilers but with a solid color coat. Actually, many coat colors are accepted but breeders tend to obtain solid colors with little or no white, ranging from cream white, pale tawny, over reddish brown, brown and all shades of brindle. Eyes are light or dark brown.
Generally males grow from 60 to 72 cm tall and weigh approximately 55 to 70 kg. Females are usually slightly shorter around 55 - 69 cm and weigh less, around 45 -60 kg.
Temperament
The Boerboel is loving, calm, obedient and intelligent, with strong guard-dog instincts. Boerboels are self-confident and fearless, requiring a dominant owner, able to keep his alpha position within the pack.
Boerboel
Egoli Boerboels, South Africa
They are affectionate with children and make an ideal child's playmate.
Afrika's Tina
C.G.C., OB.1, B.S.T., H.I.C.
aka Hannah Marie
Photo: Marcella and Gordon Burgess
Proudfoot Kennels
