The Boerboel is a large, powerful and confident mastiff-type breed from South Africa, known for its loyalty, strength, and protective instincts.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–12 years
- Weight
- Male 68–91 kg · Female 50–68 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 61–69 cm · Female 56–64 cm
- Origin
- South Africa
- Coat
- short, short
- Colors
- Brindle, Red, Brown, Cream, Black, Fawn with black mask
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- South African Mastiff
- Recognized by
- AKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day