Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Find The Perfect Watchdog With South African Boerboel Puppies For Sale

By Karina Frost


The old saying goes that a dog is man's best friend. A good canine friend is one that will keep you company, entertain you and give you love and loyalty. An even better friend is one that will protect you too. For the perfect canine friend, look no further than South African boerboel puppies for sale.

As the name implies, the breed originated at the southern tip of Africa. The name is of Dutch and Afrikaans origin and means 'farmer's dog'. European settlers here crossed their own large dogs with native breeds to create a breed that had to protect the farm from predators, which in Africa would include large and dangerous species such as lions, leopards and hyenas.

The boerboel is also called the South African mastiff and like mastiffs, this breed is huge and strongly built. It has a short coat that is usually fawn or red in color but can also be brown or brindled. Some dogs have black markings around the mouth. The skin is quite loose and the head is large, broad and muscular.

Their size makes boerboels a great choice of watchdog because they'll intimidate any potential intruder. Moreover, they're brave and won't hesitate to fight to protect their human family. It's important though that they know that you're the boss or it can be difficult to control these intelligent dogs. A well-disciplined boerboel makes a wonderful companion for children too and will even be gentle with cats and birds.

A great bonus is that it's really easy to take care of a boerboel. The dogs have short hair and don't need much grooming. They're also renowned for how healthy they are. However, they need their space and require a large property. They are, after all, farm dogs.

It's also important that boerboels get plenty of exercise or they can become frustrated and destructive. Back in the day, farmers often used these dogs to help track down game and they're made for walking long distances. They're very playful and love ball games, even if they have a tendency to destroy balls with their strong jaws. They'll make great playmates for older kids but with little children, you'll need to keep an eye on their playing simply because the dogs are so much larger.

The majority of boerboel breeders are in South Africa. Luckily you don't have to travel all the way to that country to get your puppy. Countries such as the United States and Great Britain are home to reputable breeders too. Find one in your area by contacting a local breeders' association or kennel club. Also remember that unless you want a pedigree dog that you can use for breeding or show purposes, it's always preferable to adopt a rescue dog and give it a home where it will be loved.

No matter what breed of dog you own, it's always essential that the animal is trained well. This is even more important with large breeds such as boerboels, since the combination of size and no discipline is a disaster waiting to happen. Start training your puppy as soon as possible and you'll find that the boerboel can only be an asset to your family.




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