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Workinggiant🌍 South Africafarm guardian and family protector
Boerboel
Protective, confident, stable, loyal
Popularity
523
Farm guardian and homestead protector; massive, confident, and deeply attached to family.
Lifespan
9–12 years
Coat
short, dense, smooth and shiny
Colors
fawn, red, brindle, brown with dark mask
Male height
24–27 in
Female height
22–25 in
Male weight
140–200 lb
Female weight
110–150 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
4
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
