18 Largest Dog Breeds in the World
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Breed Characteristics
Average Size: Giant
Average Lifespan: 9-11
Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes
Registry: aca,akc
Activity Level: high
Shedding Level: moderate
Grooming Level: low
Trainability: high
Good For Novice Owners: low
Adaptability: moderate
Prey Drive: low
Watchdog: very alert
Breed Information
Overview
The South African Boerboel is a loyal and dedicated ACA-recognized breed. While their appearance and size can seem intimidating, the Boerboel longs for human companionship. The breed is charming and good-natured, great with children, and easily courageous enough to put their life on the line to defend their family. A strong alpha pack leader role is required with a dog of this size and stature, assuring that he will remain always your obedient companion.
Socializing your Boerboel early to a variety of experiences will help in ensuring a well-mannered, mature dog. If dogs, in general, are not properly socialized they will often become aggressive and anxious. South African Boerboels are no exception to this rule. When they are puppies, socialize them with other canines and new people. Then, they will know they are safe around others, even when you’re not there.
Originating from South Africa, the South African Boerboel is a large Molosser-type dog with a natural guardian instinct. The Molossus was a large, solidly-built dog from Ancient Greece and is the ancestor of many Mastiff and Molosser-type modern breeds.
The Borboel is thought to have been created by European settlers who arrived at the South African Cape in the mid-1600s and started crossing strong, large working breeds with native domestic dog breeds. The Boerboel, like many of the Mastiff breeds, was used as a homestead guardian, as a working farm dog, and could also work as a hunting dog.
Many Molosser-type breeds are used for search and rescue, such as the Saint Bernard and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. The AKC recognized the Boerboel in 2015 as part of the Working Group. Boerboels can still be found working on farms and guarding them, but they are also family pets and can even be found working as therapy dogs.
Temperament
The South African Boerboel is a loyal and dedicated breed. While their appearance and size can seem intimidating, the Boerboel longs for human companionship and is happiest spending time with their family. In fact, one of the facts about African Boerboels is that they are sweethearts.
Well-socialized and trained Boerboels tend to have a sensitive and docile temperament. They tend to be charming and good-natured, great with children, and very affectionate with their families. Provided they are well-socialized, they will bark to alert you of strangers and will be watchful and initially wary, but also tend to warm up once introduced.
If dogs, in general, are not properly socialized or trained, they will often become anxious and can be aggressive. Poor socialization, and the fear and anxiety that comes from it, is one of the most common causes of aggression in dogs. Socializing puppies with new people, animals, situations, etc. early and throughout their life will help in ensuring they grow into well-mannered, mature dogs.
Did You Know?
The South African Boerboel is also known as the Boerboel, African Boerboel, and the South African Mastiff.
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