Is the Boerboel the right breed of dog for me?
Today, internationally, Boerboels are bought for various reasons: family pet, protector, “big dog – presence”, or as a working / show dog. However, this is a dominate breed and will assume the dominate role in the house if the owner does not. That does not mean that a Boerboel will be aggressive to the owner, but it does mean he/she wont respect you or listen to you. Owning a Boerboel requires dedication to train your dog and establish yourself as the pack leader. The nature of a Boerboel is to be protective – so it is not like taking a lab for a walk in the park. A Boerboel is on the “look out” for things that may “harm” you; they’re not just interested in “play”. So, as their owner, you too need to be aware of your surroundings and potentially threatening situations. Such a situation could simply be another dog running up to you and your Boerboel. If that strange dog is at all aggressive, your Boerboel will feel the need to protect you. You as the owner need the confidence to manage
