Boerboel

Also known as South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff, Boerbull, African Boerboel, African Mastiff, Boerbol

The Boerboel () is a South African breed of large dog of mastiff type, used as a family guard dog. It is large, with a short coat, strong bone structure and well-developed muscles.

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Dog breed.name: Boerboel
Dog breed.image: Boerboel wiki.jpg
Dog breed.image2: Boerboelmusta3.jpg
Dog breed.altname: South African Mastiff
Dog breed.stock: mastiffs, bulldogs, Boer Dog
Dog breed.country: South Africa
Dog breed.coat: short, smooth
Dog breed.kc_name: Kennel Union of Southern Africa
Dog breed.kc_std: https://web.archive.org/web/20251019084419/https://www.kusa.co.za/images/Gallery/Boerboel%20.pdf
Dog breed.kc2_name: South African Boerboel Breeders' Society
Dog breed.kc2_std: https://web.archive.org/web/20240620232218/https://www.sabbs.co.za/_files/ugd/af9354_f373247f5f1b4560a904acff039f6bda.pdf
Dog breed.note: not recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale

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The Boerboel () is a South African breed of large dog of mastiff type, used as a family guard dog. It is large, with a short coat, strong bone structure and well-developed muscles.

It is recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, but not by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.