What is the breed standard for a Boerboel?
The Boerboel is a well-balanced dog in form and function. Its height is in balance with mass, overall balance, and overall conformation. Males: ideal height is 26 inches, to be no shorter than 23 inches. Females: ideal height 24 inches, to be no shorter than 21.
How can you tell a purebred Boerboel?
Boerboels typically have a muscular, square head that is also deep, blocky, and broad. The dog’s cheeks should be filled well and in proportion to their body, and when the dog is interested, you may notice a moderate level of wrinkling over their forehead. Check the dog’s ears.
Does AKC recognize Boerboel?
It is THE all breed club for the United States. The ABC “American Boerboel Club” is the parent club for the Boerboel for the AKC. This means that the ABC determines what is acceptable as far as the standard. Only Boerboels who meet the original breed standard are accepted for full registry with the AKC.
At what age is a Boerboel fully grown?
They reach their full height at around 18 – 24 months but would still grow in mass for around two years after. It is better to keep Boerboels lean because they may suffer from joint problems if their joints are not fully developed, and they are overweight.
What should I look for when buying a Boerboel puppy?
Ask the breeder if any health testing has been performed on the parents of the puppies and if Hip and Elbow reports or scores are available. SABBS recommends that breeding dogs be tested for Hip and Elbow Dysplasia and Vaginal Hyperplasia (females only) prior to breeding.
Can I register my Boerboel?
Many potential owners do not know that SABBS will register a Boerboel only after it has been appraised on individual merit, and not on pedigree. This is done strictly according to the official appraisal chart, which lists 72 characteristics that must be assessed.
What is a blue Boerboel?
In a Boerboel a “powder coat” is a blue dog (something that might look like steel gray to some of us) that appears to be “dusty,” or dusted in powder. Genetically speaking, it’s a dog with a double dose of the d allele in place of the dominant D allele at the D locus.