The Character of the Boerboel
The Boerboel is the only breed in the world specifically bred to guard and protect.
A cranky, temperamental dog that stays surly after being reprimanded, is not
a Boerboel.
You should purchase a Boerboel for his even character. This was and always should be his main quality.
Your Boerboel should qualify himself as your best friend. He should know what you are thinking, when you feel threatened. He should know when your approve or disapprove of a stranger and share your feelings. He should be able to recognize your fear - any Boerboel owner should be able to confirm this. These traits should be recognizable from puppy hood. He should, with a growl, be able to tell you: "I'm here, always. I will guard you with my life."
If you allow him to attack, he will growl like a lion and fight ferociously without taking his own safety into account.
No wonder Aristoteles named the forefathers of these dogs: "Leontix" (Sons of Lions). The Romans also apparently believed that these dogs were obtained by crossing a dog and a lion.
There are cases on record when a lone Boerboel time and again won the fight against a Leopard!
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He is definitely a child's friend and playmate. He does not only accept one person as his master, but accepts the protection of the whole family belongs to him and his sole purpose is to protect them, with his life, if necessary.
Our forefathers required the following from their Boerboel: "During the day the dog must go to the field with the children to guard the sheep. There he should catch a rabbit for them to cook for lunch. He should also protect them against all danger that may threaten them.
Tonight he should lie in front of the fire at home and protect the whole family against anything that may be lurking in the dark."
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