{"id":57784,"date":"2022-04-16T10:51:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:51:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:51:41","slug":"where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/","title":{"rendered":"Where did the Boerboel originate from?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Where_did_the_Boerboel_originate_from\" title=\"Where did the Boerboel originate from?\">Where did the Boerboel originate from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#How_was_the_Boerboel_created\" title=\"How was the Boerboel created?\">How was the Boerboel created?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_two_breeds_make_a_Boerboel\" title=\"What two breeds make a Boerboel?\">What two breeds make a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_breeds_make_up_the_Boerboel\" title=\"What breeds make up the Boerboel?\">What breeds make up the Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_is_a_Boerboel_dog_mixed_with\" title=\"What is a Boerboel dog mixed with?\">What is a Boerboel dog mixed with?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#How_did_the_black_Boerboel_come_about\" title=\"How did the black Boerboel come about?\">How did the black Boerboel come about?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_dogs_make_a_Boerboel\" title=\"What dogs make a Boerboel?\">What dogs make a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_is_a_Boerboel_a_mix_of\" title=\"What is a Boerboel a mix of?\">What is a Boerboel a mix of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_two_dogs_make_a_Boerboel\" title=\"What two dogs make a Boerboel?\">What two dogs make a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_breeds_make_up_a_Boerboel\" title=\"What breeds make up a Boerboel?\">What breeds make up a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_is_breed_standard_for_a_Boerboel\" title=\"What is breed standard for a Boerboel?\">What is breed standard for a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_is_the_origin_of_the_Boerboel\" title=\"What is the origin of the Boerboel?\">What is the origin of the Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_breeds_made_Boerboel\" title=\"What breeds made Boerboel?\">What breeds made Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Where_does_a_Boerboel_come_from\" title=\"Where does a Boerboel come from?\">Where does a Boerboel come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Is_Boerboel_a_cross_breed\" title=\"Is Boerboel a cross breed?\">Is Boerboel a cross breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Where_did_Boerboels_come_from\" title=\"Where did Boerboels come from?\">Where did Boerboels come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#How_do_Boerboels_breed\" title=\"How do Boerboels breed?\">How do Boerboels breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Where_did_the_black_Boerboel_come_from\" title=\"Where did the black Boerboel come from?\">Where did the black Boerboel come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#How_were_Boerboels_created\" title=\"How were Boerboels created?\">How were Boerboels created?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Why_are_some_Boerboels_black\" title=\"Why are some Boerboels black?\">Why are some Boerboels black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_a_Boerboel\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is a Boerboel?\">How do you know if your dog is a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#What_cross_is_a_Boerboel\" title=\"What cross is a Boerboel?\">What cross is a Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Is_a_Boerboel_a_pitbull\" title=\"Is a Boerboel a pitbull?\">Is a Boerboel a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#Is_a_South_African_Boerboel_a_mastiff\" title=\"Is a South African Boerboel a mastiff?\">Is a South African Boerboel a mastiff?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-did-the-boerboel-originate-from\/#How_do_you_make_a_big_Boerboel\" title=\"How do you make a big Boerboel?\">How do you make a big Boerboel?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_the_Boerboel_originate_from\"><\/span>Where did the Boerboel originate from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The African Boerboel is the result of the breeding of these tough mastiff-types of dogs. During the Great Trek that started in 1838, the Voortrekkers scattered their Boer dogs to distant farms all over the land. The Boerboel inbreeding resulted in tougher and stronger dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_the_Boerboel_created\"><\/span>How was the Boerboel created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over time, Boer Dogs were bred with other <b>bulldog and South African mastiff types, possibly including the Bullmastiff, Rhodesian Ridgeback, English Bulldog and the Khoikohoi or Khoisan dogs, resulting in the Boerboel dog we know today.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_breeds_make_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>What two breeds make a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Boerboel, pronounced Boo-r-bull, is a large guardian dog which is also known as the South African Mastiff. An impressive breed, they are <b>one of the most powerful dogs in the world, exerting more than 450 pounds of pressure per square inch when they bite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_up_the_Boerboel\"><\/span>What breeds make up the Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The African Boerboel is the result of the breeding of these tough mastiff-types of dogs. During the Great Trek that started in 1838, the Voortrekkers scattered their Boer dogs to distant farms all over the land. The Boerboel inbreeding resulted in tougher and stronger dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Boerboel_dog_mixed_with\"><\/span>What is a Boerboel dog mixed with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BoerboelOriginSouth AfricaFoundation stockMastiffs  bulldogs6 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_the_black_Boerboel_come_about\"><\/span>How did the black Boerboel come about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The modern Boerboel is most likely a mix of at least two or three breeds. <b>Mastiff-type dogs from Europe, together with English breeds like Bulldogs and Bull Terriers may have also attributed to the breeding process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_make_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>What dogs make a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is told that after the Anglo-Boer War in 1902, these various dog breeds were <b>crossbred with the English long-legged Bulldog, and subsequently also with the Bull Mastiff in the late 1940&#8217;s and early 1950&#8217;s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Boerboel_a_mix_of\"><\/span>What is a Boerboel a mix of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The modern Boerboel is most likely a mix of <b>at least two or three breeds. Mastiff-type dogs from Europe, together with English breeds like Bulldogs and Bull Terriers may have also attributed to the breeding process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_dogs_make_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>What two dogs make a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breed history One historical source dated 1909 describes events in 1857, when a cross between a <b>bulldog and a mastiff referred to as the Boer Hunting Dog was the best dog for hunting leopards and baboons in packs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_up_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>What breeds make up a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the second Boer War in 1902, the Boerboel was cross-bred with the <b>bull mastiffs and the long-legged bulldogs brought by the Englishmen, resulting into a tougher dog with capabilities to withstand the rigorous trials of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_breed_standard_for_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>What is breed standard for a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The modern Boerboel is most likely a mix of at least two or three breeds. <b>Mastiff-type dogs from Europe, together with English breeds like Bulldogs and Bull Terriers may have also attributed to the breeding process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_origin_of_the_Boerboel\"><\/span>What is the origin of the Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Boerboel is a well-balanced dog in form and function. Its height is in balance with mass, overall balance, and overall conformation. <b>Males: ideal height is 26 inches, to be no shorter than 23 inches.<\/b><b>Females: ideal height 24 inches, to be no shorter than 21<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_made_Boerboel\"><\/span>What breeds made Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is told that after the Anglo-Boer War in 1902, these various dog breeds were <b>crossbred with the English long-legged Bulldog, and subsequently also with the Bull Mastiff in the late 1940&#8217;s and early 1950&#8217;s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_a_Boerboel_come_from\"><\/span>Where does a Boerboel come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, some history, murky as it might be: The Boerboel (pronounced boo-r-bull) is South Africa&#8217;s answer to <b>the Mastiff. The breed&#8217;s origins are right there in its name: The Boers are the descendants of Dutch colonists who settled in Africa&#8217;s southernmost tip in the late 1600s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Boerboel_a_cross_breed\"><\/span>Is Boerboel a cross breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the second Boer War in 1902, the Boerboel was cross-bred with the <b>bull mastiffs and the long-legged bulldogs brought by the Englishmen, resulting into a tougher dog with capabilities to withstand the rigorous trials of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_Boerboels_come_from\"><\/span>Where did Boerboels come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Boerboel Pit is not a purebred dog. <b>It is a cross between the Boerboel and the Pit Bull Terrier. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Boerboels_breed\"><\/span>How do Boerboels breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A prerequisite for breeding Boerboels is to <b>belong to the SABBS. To register puppies with SABBS, both parents must be registered Boerboels and the puppies have to be microchipped. Klein Sandfontein puppies are microchipped with registered microchips at six weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_the_black_Boerboel_come_from\"><\/span>Where did the black Boerboel come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Origins of the Boerboel First, some history, murky as it might be: The Boerboel (pronounced boo-r-bull) is <b>South Africa&#8217;s answer to the Mastiff. The breed&#8217;s origins are right there in its name: The Boers are the descendants of Dutch colonists who settled in Africa&#8217;s southernmost tip in the late 1600s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_were_Boerboels_created\"><\/span>How were Boerboels created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The African Boerboel is the result of the breeding of these tough mastiff-types of dogs. During the Great Trek that started in 1838, the Voortrekkers scattered their Boer dogs to distant farms all over the land. The Boerboel inbreeding resulted in tougher and stronger dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_some_Boerboels_black\"><\/span>Why are some Boerboels black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Naturally <b>they lost popularity since their dogs could not compete with the registered dogs that were seen as pure. Most of the breeders of the Black dogs were older people and as they stopped farming and went into retirement so did the breeding of the black Boerboels. The young breeders only wanted registered dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the second Boer War in 1902, the Boerboel was cross-bred with the <b>bull mastiffs and the long-legged bulldogs brought by the Englishmen, resulting into a tougher dog with capabilities to withstand the rigorous trials of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cross_is_a_Boerboel\"><\/span>What cross is a Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the second Boer War in 1902, the Boerboel was cross-bred with the <b>bull mastiffs and the long-legged bulldogs brought by the Englishmen, resulting into a tougher dog with capabilities to withstand the rigorous trials of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Boerboel_a_pitbull\"><\/span>Is a Boerboel a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bulldogs and Mastiffs were also brought by the <b>English and crossbred with Boerboels, and the Da Beers diamond mining company imported Bull Mastiffs to guard their mines, which also bred with Boerboels to make them what they are today.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_South_African_Boerboel_a_mastiff\"><\/span>Is a South African Boerboel a mastiff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boerboel (South African Mastiff)height2227 inchesweight150200 poundslife span911 yearsbreed sizeextra large (101 lbs. or more)good withchildren families12 more rowsx26bull;23-Dec-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_big_Boerboel\"><\/span>How do you make a big Boerboel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several differences between Boerboels and Cane Corsos to be aware of. First, while both dogs are quite large, <b>Boerboels can weigh between 50 and 100% larger than a Cane Corso. In addition, while Boerboels are usually cream, tawny, or brown, Cane Corsos are often brindle, grey, or black.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Where did the Boerboel originate from?How was the Boerboel created?What two breeds make a Boerboel?What breeds make up the Boerboel?What is a Boerboel dog mixed with?How did the black Boerboel come about?What dogs make a Boerboel?What is a Boerboel a mix of?What two dogs make a Boerboel?What breeds make up a Boerboel?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-57784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57784"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57784\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}