Farms: BOERBOEL: A DOG LOVER'S INTRODUCTION
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This is a dog lover's introduction into one of if not my favorite breed. The boerboel aka the South African Mastiff is a highly intelligent dog with keen instincts for guarding and protection work. The Boerboel Breed History The Boerboel dates back to the mid-1600s in South Africa. Its name comes from the Afrikaan word “boer,” which means “farmer.” This word refers to the early white Dutch farmers who settled in South Africa. The farmers used large, Mastiff-like dogs to guard and protect their farms and families. Dutchman Jan van Riebeeck arrived at the Cape Horn of South Africa in 1652. He brought a dog with him to protect his family in the wild, unfamiliar and unforgiving new territory. That popular Dutch dog was called a "Bullenbitjer." These were large, muscular Mastiff-type canines with extremely strong guarding and protective instincts. These dogs undoubtedly were bred with native domestic South African dogs. The Great Trek inland that started in the 1800s, as a result of Dutch and other European colonists protest to tight British rule in southern Africa. Resulted in the Boer dogs being scattered across the region. Those that survived the harsh environment were exceptionally hardy, trustworthy, adaptable and loyal. They lived with people who were isolated from the rest of the world and relied on them for guarding, herding and companionship. These dogs were a primary line of defense against all predators, both wild and human. They also were used to track and hold down wounded game, until the hunters could retrieve it and use it as a source of food. Sometime in the 1930s, Bullmastiffs were brought to South Africa by the De Beers diamond company to guard their mines. These dogs played an important role in the development of the Boerboel. Rhodesian Ridgebacks and their descendants likely contributed to the Boerboel as well.
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Can we get a video about the Fila??
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Boerboels are not for everybody, but for me they are life. I don't think the 10-12 year lifespan is correct, though. My Boerboel is 14-years-old and going strong. He tops the scales at 200-lbs, too. He is retired, but was a great guard dog, watchdog, obedience competitor, knew 26 different tricks, would herd goats, tracked game, competed in weight pulling, loved carting, competed in agility and even did lure coursing. He is still a great guard dog, but is retired from competition. I believe his long life and excellent health comes from a good breeder (bred for work, not show) and the fact that I feed him a raw diet.
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Beautiful babies
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I Need a big Black girl!!
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I love your video. I miss my two Boerboels, and I am planning to get two more soon. They lived until they were 14 and 16. (Attie Badenhorst was their breeder) They are THE BEST dogs I have ever owned. They are NOT fighting dogs. They are good guard dogs, very smart and lovable.Zeke this is a wonderful educational video. Tugs at the old heartstrings. I never had any problems with Sefu or Kenya. They lived in Army quarters and later, when we moved back to the US, in our backyard. They were always the talk of the town where ever we took them, once even to Spring Break in Daytona, where they really were the most popular thing there! Everybody wanted a picture with them. Everybody wanted to know about them. They were admired and loved by everyone who got a chance to meet them. They always passed temperament tests, and traveled well. I really do miss them. No other dog compares to them. No...not one.
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Boerboels are very impressive dogs, but neither the Boerboel or Kangal is a match for the Caucasian Ovcharka, IMO. The CO is infamous for being almost insanely aggressive towards both other dogs and people, and having a dog that can weigh up to 220 pounds with that kind of fearlessness and ferocity is a scary proposition.
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Great vid! very informative! Thanks!
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Fighting is not part of their repertoire, but if you know anything about South African history, these dogs were used extensively by racist farmers to terrorise many blacks during and pre-apartheid.
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I own two boereboels. Male and female. They are only 18 months and already they're big, specially the male. We bought them in a farm 200KM from East London, Eastern Cape, where they breed them. They are obedient animals. Except around strangers, they lose their sh*t quickly.
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This was the best short documentary that I have seen in years about Boerboels . I have one he is my best friend . He will be 4 years old this year.....
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Beautiful animal.
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caucasian ovcharka !!!!
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awesome breed of dog.
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Awesome video keep up the great work! Hey zeke how do you feel about staffies for a family pet?
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Damn i miss mine died of cancer Anyone in South Africa that has a puppy for sale please hala at me....
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If I needed a guard dog it would be the boerboel I wish they were more common
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I own one. He is not fully grown but he is very powerful. I am going to get another. He needs alot of exercise, and a back yard would be nice. Mine is excellent with children. I do have in training. if he senses danger he shields me, by standing in front of me.