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Breed information
Length range : 79-97 cm
Height range : 56-71
Weight range : 45-79
Coat : Short|smooth|dense|shiny
Life expectancy years : 9-Dec
Colors: red|brown|fawn|brindle|yellow|black mask.
Activitity Level : Active
Origin: South Africa
Similar Breeds : Bullmastiff|Cane Corso|Mastiff|Rottweiler
History
The breed traces to South Africa in the 1650s when settler dogs including Jan van Riebeeck’s Bullenbijter and other European mastiff-type dogs were crossed with local dogs to create a capable farm guardian. The modern breed was formally defined in 1983 by the South African Boerboel Breeders Association and later gained AKC recognition in 2015.
Temperament
Reliable , stable , balanced , discerningÂing , territorial , people-oriented , playful with family , wary of strangers , not unnecessarily aggressive
Personality
loyal, athletic, friendly, social, confident, lively, intelligent, active, brave, affectionate
Needs
experienced owner, large secure garden, frequent exercise, constant stimulation, focused training, weight management, skin care attention
Social Needs
Early socialization with people and dogs, may be guarded with unknown dogs, can get along with pets and children with training
Grooming
Weekly brushing, bathe when dirty, wrinkle and skin-fold care, check ears and skin regularly
Nutrition
Quality dog food, large-breed puppy food for first 14 months for slow steady growth, avoid added calcium in puppies until adult food, adult large-breed food may be used, watch portions and keep lean
Exercise
frequent exercise, jogs, hikes, long walks, tug-of-war, training exercises, non-impact puppy exercise, constant stimulation
Training
early socialization, puppy training classes, firm but loving boundaries, positive reinforcement and fun games, teaching not to run up to strangers or other dogs, force and fear methods is not recommended
Breed Standard
A well-balanced athletic dog with muscular shoulders and chest , broad head , strong bone , short harsh coat , utility-dog outline and an overall impression of strength , endurance , agility and friendly attitude.
Did you know?
The name Boerboel comes from Afrikaans and means farm dog or farm mastiff.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Hip Dysplasia, Ectropion and Entropion, Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Juvenile Epilepsy
Symptoms
Hip Dysplasia
1. lameness or limping
2. reluctance to rise or jump
3. shifting weight to forelimbs
4. rear limb muscle loss
5. hip pain
Ectropion and Entropion
1. watery or mucoid ocular discharge
2. conjunctival redness
3. blinking or squinting and pawing at the face may occur
4. corneal cloudiness or ulceration might develop
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
1. unproductive retching
2. excessive salivation
3. distended rigid abdomen and extreme restlessness may occur
4. panting
5. pale gums and shock might progress rapidly
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
1. sudden or gradual non-weight-bearing hindlimb lameness
2. holding the leg flexed and knee swelling may occur
3. a clicking sound when walking might develop
Juvenile Epilepsy
1. sudden collapse
2. rigid limbs
3. jaw chomping
4. salivation and involuntary urination or defecation may occur
5. a disoriented post-ictal phase might follow
Onset of symptoms
Hip Dysplasia
1. dogs may show signs at any stage
2. younger dogs may have laxity without arthritis
3. mature dogs may show arthritis-related signs
4. supplied breed notes suggest 6-12 months or from 3 years onward
Probability Of Onset:
1. the large breeds are commonly affected and supplied breed notes describe high risk
Ectropion and Entropion
1. typically becomes apparent between 6 months and 1 year as the skull and facial skin mature
Probability Of Onset:
1. moderate to high
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
1. is most common in mature adults and seniors
2. often occurs within a few hours after a large meal or a massive volume of water
Probability Of Onset:
1. high
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
1. can happen at any adult stage
2. peak occurrence is noted between 2 and 6 years
Probability Of Onset:
1. high
Juvenile Epilepsy
1. often manifests between 2 months and 6 months of age
Probability Of Onset:
1. breed-specific risk
Reasons
Hip Dysplasia
1. no specific chemical lack is indicated because this is mainly structural and genetic
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
1. this is not a chemical deficiency and is an acute structural and circulatory emergency
Ectropion and Entropion
1. no specific chemical lack is indicated because this is linked to heavy skull structure , loose facial skin folds and large facial size that alter normal eyelid alignment
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
1. no specific chemical lack is indicated because this is linked to chronic conformational stress , joint angulation defects and micro-tearing that are amplified by immense body weight
Juvenile Epilepsy
- 1. normal control of seizure threshold is lacking because of an inherited genetic mutation in certain lineages
2. the altered central nervous system threshold is linked to recurrent abnormal electrical activity in the cerebral cortex
3. this can make affected puppies susceptible to unprovoked seizures
Hip Dysplasia
- 1. weight control and controlled exercise may be used first
2. NSAIDs may be used for pain with monitoring
3. surgery such as TPO , THR or femoral head and neck excision may be considered depending on age and severity
Ectropion and Entropion
- 1. mild ectropion may require routine cleaning and lubricating ointments
2. severe cases or painful entropion might require corrective blepharoplasty
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
- 1. immediate gastric decompression and shock stabilization with IV fluids may be needed
2. emergency surgery with permanent incisional gastropexy might be required
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- 1. corrective surgical stabilization may be needed in giant breeds
2. tibial plateau leveling osteotomy might be used for severe instability
Juvenile Epilepsy
- 1. daily oral anticonvulsant medications such as phenobarbital , potassium bromide or levetiracetam might be used
2. frequent serum level monitoring may be needed. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Hip Dysplasia
- 1. omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for joint anti-inflammatory support conditionally
Ectropion and Entropion
- 1. lutein can,might be helpful for ocular antioxidant support
2. zeaxanthin can,might be helpful for ocular antioxidant support
3. sterile saline eye flushes can,might be helpful for clearing environmental debris
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
- 1. probiotics can,might be helpful for gastrointestinal motility support
2. digestive enzymes can,might be helpful for minimizing excess gas production
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- 1. methylsulfonylmethane can,might be helpful for joint inflammation support
2. hyaluronic acid can,might be helpful for joint lubrication support
3. high-dose omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for preserving cartilage support
Juvenile Epilepsy
- 1. medium-chain triglyceride oil can,might be helpful for alternative brain energy support
2. vitamin E can,might be helpful for antioxidant neuroprotection
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