Westernboerboels.com
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When instinct counts, only the best will do!
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Excerpted from the website:
- Temperament
- A Boerboel should be very confident with a strong nerve. Temperament is the most important thing about the Boerboel. These dogs need to be very confident to have the capabilities to make good judgment calls. Sound temperament goes far beyond a wagging tail. There are many different driving forces at work in the temperament of every dog. Such as confidence, intensity, nerve, independence, dominance, to name a few. All of these things need to be tested to know of the level of there presence. All of these things play a huge role in the dog's behavior and are partially genetic. They should be very loyal and connected with their families and should have a natural love for their children. They are very intelligent and are athletic, especially when compared to many other mastiffs. They are a very dominant breed and while they should not be hard headed, they do require a strong pack leader if they are to excel in their homes. Boerboels do not make good first time dogs since a moderate understanding of dog behavior is a must. Socialization and obedience training is very important. These dogs are not for everyone. Boerboels do not make good back yard dogs. An active home that likes to take their dogs into social situations on a regular basis is very important for the dog's physical and mental well being.
