@williammashapu3739 thank you so much for your kind comment! This is what we are hoping to achieve through our channel. Firstly, it will be hard to find another guarding breed type dog, as family focused as the Boerboel. Our girls are gentle and very much integrated and part of our immediate family as well as extended family and friends. It's all about interactions from an early age. My number 1 rule though is that young children should not be left unsupervised with big dogs for a long period of time. This is because Boerboels don't fully understand their own size and sometimes act a bit clumsy. In which part of SA are you based?

I'm in Pretoria

@williammashapu3739 If I was in your position I would contact Karlien Greeff from Afrika Boerboels. We are even thinking about importing one of her pups in the future. She breeds absolutely top quality dogs. Can't go wrong there! 😊

Thanks alot for your help🙏 God bless you.

No problem at all! Anytime, more than happy to help. Please keep us up to date on your progress!

Thank you! Kiara is now 2,5 and Zuri is now 1,5 years old. ☺️

Thank you so much for your compliment! She truly is a stunner! 😊

Completely agree with you! The love between a dog and its owner is all that matters and that is such unbreakable bond!

Thank you! Unfortunately there is so much untruthful information out there regarding the Boerboel. We will continue to try and expose the lies and continue to share the truth!

Thank you so much for your support! We really appreciate it! 🤗

@RaulGarcia-cg3vn we breed them ourselves, however no litters at the moment. Where are you based? It is extremely important to do a lot of research into your potential breeder. It is also very important to make a list of things what you look for in a Boerboel and what you would want from your breeder, (being able to reach out for help etc.) Over the years we have build good relationships with some breeders in different parts of the world. So do let me know where you are based. 😊

@@Pawfextion hello..yes I am located in Texas(west Texas) to be exact..

@RaulGarcia-cg3vn You have a great breeder called Peterbuilt Boerboel nearish to you. Magnolia, Texas. They breed stunning Boerboels. If I lived in your area I would definitly contact them! They are on various social media platforms. Hope this is helpful.

@Pawfextion got it and I found them..one last question..would you consider this breed over the bullmastiff? As far as guard dogs and good with family all around

@RaulGarcia-cg3vn Firstly there is no limit to the amount of questions you can ask. We are more than happy to answer your questions. It's better that you ask us, this way you will at least get trust worthy information. Secondly I would personally 100% choose the Boerboel over the Bullmastiff. They both have very similar characteristics, however the Boerboel wins it for me when it comes to family friendliness. I also prefer the head shape and overall look of the Boerboel in comparison with the Bull mastiff, but this is of course a personal preference. Boerboels require leadership and if you make sure your Boerboel knows the boundaries then he/she will be a great family dog and accepting to those that you allow to come over. Socialisation is essential when it comes to your extended family and friends. Regular meetings will make things a lot easier. The Boerboel is a "Natural" when it comes to guarding. You don't need to teach it anything. Because it wants to make sure that you and your family are safe.

Thank you so much for your compliment. Kiara has indeed developed magnificently well! 🤗

I love this breed. They are super intelligent. She’s absolutely majestic. I would enter her in a show. She looks like a champion🏆

@benjawanhargrove6313 Thank you so much for your kind words! She will definitely be going into the ring at the next show. We are just waiting to hear when the next show will be held in the UK. We can't wait! 🤗

@@Pawfextion omg! Please post! I’ll say a prayer for you. She’s gonna WIN!!! 🏆 🥇 🥇

@benjawanhargrove6313 That's so kind of you! We will definitely post the next show. Thank you for your prayers!! 😊

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@stevenzielke3242 It is such a weird topic. Sometimes I feel conflicted because, like you say, it should never be a priority. However unfortunately within todays society we find that people have coat colours higher on their list then that it should be. That's also why you start finding coat colours now in the breed that are not accepted within the Boerboel breed standard.

If I had to choose one, it's probably piebald!

@mpb8867 I have to say that we don't see them that often where I am. At the last Boerboel show there were no piebalds on show. Which is a shame!

@davidnightingale3901 Thank you for your compliment! On this channel you can ask as many questions as you would like and you will always receive an answer! ☺️ Okay so there are some health issues within the breed some, if not, most can actually be avoid or at least decrease the possibility of happening. It is extremely important that you will get your pup from a good breeder who truly cares for the breed. Make sure that both parents are health tested and ask for the results. The breed standard is tough and does not allow entropion or ectropion on the eyes. All breeding dogs from reputable breeders should be hip and elbow health tested. My advice to you is to truly invest a large amount of time in finding the right breeder. We also have a video on this particular subject. Observe and ask questions and try to poke through the superficial stuff. Any breeder can pretend to be nice and reliable for a certain amount of time because they want your money. So once you have your pup it is extremely important how you raise the pup. The first 18 months are extremely important and are the building blocks for the future of your dog. By feeding it correctly, weight management, exercise management and the right type of socialisation you will set your dog up for a beautiful future. If you put too much weight on too early it will just put strain on the bones and joints. This will definitely cause long term damage. We also have a video called "How to Raise the Perfect Boerboel" Hope this answer helped but please don't hesitate to ask any other questions if you have them.

Thank you! Cheers! ☺️🤗

Yeah mine do as well, however they don't get out and dogs don't understand unfortunately when it has been enough hahaha 😄

Thank you so much!! 😊 Your very kind!

@stevenzielke3242 Our girls are crazy food motivated, so feeding some of their meal to get them to enjoy bath time is a great way to train them. 🤗

@mojorisin7317 Thank you so much for your message. Kiara is such a lovely girl. She does really want attention when we are home. Very comfortable and good when we are out but when we are back she just really wants your attention or at least have some form of body contact. They are an absolute amazing breed and for me the best of both worlds. They are big dogs but their heart is even bigger. Their love for their family members is absolutely unbelievable. I personally love the Tosa as well. The Boerboel and the Tosa look very similar, however the Tosa is on the banned dog list here in the U.K. so it was not an option for us. But I think from what I read, the Boerboel is more a family dog than the Tosa.

@6ft7guy I personally don't think that the bite force of a lion can be matched by a canine. There are a lot of websites that say that the Turkish Kangal is stronger, but I just find it hard to believe. A lot of people like to hype their dogs or dog breed and come up with a lot of misinformation to make their dog breeds more impressive.

@MrTimbeatty It looks like you have such a nice representative of the breed! My suggestion is to not avoid these situations of seeing other dogs. I hear a lot of people talking about meeting other dogs etc. They think that they know what they are talking about. However, your dog does not have to like every dog and doesn't need to meet every single one. She just needs to be calm and unfazed when she sees other dogs. Dogs in general should be trained to understand that the owner is in charge of the situation and all the dog has to do is just follow the owners lead.

@MrTimbeatty That is great because this is exactly what the Boerboel is all about. I worry sometimes that the future of this breed is going to be in the hands of breeders that won't prioritise these trades for the sake of size and certain looks. It does make us so happy when we read these messages from people like yourself, who are experiencing the Boerboel with all these wonderful trades. We just love the Boerboel breed! 🥰

It sure was! We are blessed with great outdoor spaces!

Safety First I always say! 🤣

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@viccundiff20 Thank you so much for your compliment! Kiara is from a very small family breeder in Cambridge (England) which we had first pick off and Zuri is from Noxterra Boerboels as I was desperate to have a daughter of the legend Spitsvuur Ramkat and not be imported from a breeder abroad. We picked both of them because of their blood lines: Kiara has Bodington, CDH and Groenberg Rambo bloodlines. Zuri has Spitsvuur, Cabaret, Klein Sandfontein and Artifacts Yster. They are our foundation females as we want to provide a great "product" to all of our future clients/family members! ☺️

Thanks for getting back with me on this. Both of your girls are amazing specimens. They’re beautiful! It’s no wonder they look so good, with such an impressive lineage. 😁

@viccundiff20 It's our pleasure! We love reading the comments and will always make time to reply/write back. We appreciate you for watching our content and that you even take time to write messages. Our hope is that the channel helps and entertains our audience. Those that have a Boerboel, those preparing to own a Boerboel or those that just appreciate the Boerboel from afar. Lineage is extremely important, however it is also about how you look after them and raise them. Which of the above category mentioned do you fall in?

@stevenzielke3242 Are you sure you don't mean, "on top of one if not both of your feet?"🤣😂🤣

Ain't they just! ☺️

@brainbrown6863 You would be surprised how many dogs get hurt if not killed from running gate ways. They run through front door when the owner opens the door and get hit by a car. Honestly too many people don't appreciate the importance of teaching your dogs these lessons. ☺️

@@Pawfextion i fully understand the importance of what message you are trying to convey, its just the way your video comes across it lacks depth but everydogs life saved is a valuable life saved, i have a doggy orphanage with 23 dogs which i fully self finance so we both love dogs maybe i was abit harsh in my criticism of your video so if you cam improve the delivery of your message your platform will grow in leaps and bounds i wish you well my brother

@brainbrown6863 Thank you so much for your constructive criticism! I will definitely take your advice onboard and will strive to up the quality of information on our channel. Glad to have you around to look after the dogs within your orphanage!

@brainbrown6863 Thank you so much for your compliment. It means a lot to have you write this, as our aim is to truly be truthful. We really want people to understand what they get when they purchase a Boerboel, so that they won't be surprised by "unexpected things"

Thank you for your compliment bro. It takes discipline to keep them like this, but it is worth every effort we put into them! ☺️

What's disgusting

@AndreAndre-Im4pj Not sure what you are finding disgusting? Please explain your comment, as I would like to understand your mind set. ☺️

Yes indeed, a massive testament to the breed. It was great to be around so many good, if not great, examples of this breed all in one place. If you ever have the opportunity to visit one of these Boerboel shows/appraisals within your area, I would recommend you going! ☺️

Thank you for your message and I will take it on board! ☺️

Definitely agree! No treats needed and wrap them up in bubble wrap!☺️

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Thank you so much for your message and your support! Zuri is now 15 months, 40kg (89 lbs) and 58 cm at the withers (Zuri's shoulders). However I roughly weigh my dogs once every 6 months. I monitor their size by the looks of their ribs. I have a great video (How to Raise the Perfect Boerboel) where I speak about this. There is definitely a difference males and females. However some females are a bit more manly looking than other females. I also think that a lot of males get overfed because their owners want them to be as big as possible because they want the attention from the public. I know males that are coming in at 80kg (176lbs) to 90kg (198lbs). Do you own a Boerboel yourself? Please subscribe to the channel, if you have not done so already. Welcome to the Pawfextion Family!

@@Pawfextion I do have a Boerboel. She’s 11 months now. She was growing at a very rapid rate until about 9 months, then started slowing down. Like yours, she’s all muscle. All of the dogs from the breeder we chose are very fit and athletic. Everyone is so shocked to realize how sweet she is. Boerboel temperament is just amazing.

It's a great testament to the breed that your girl is a sweet dog! Their guarding instinct will start kicking in from around 18 months so you will possibly experience some behaviour changes towards people she doesn't know. My advice to you is to keep her as lean as possible for now, until she is around 24 months. Just to protect the bones, hips and joints. This will protect her from a lot of painful problems in the future.

@@Pawfextion thanks. She gets a daily joint supplement that the breeder recommends, and gets a lot of low impact exercise through walking. I do a lot of socialization with her, but I do notice swings in her confidence and guarding disposition. Currently she’s fairly aloof with strangers. Not reactive, but not outwardly friendly. Not very many people come up and try to pet her though😁. One day some men came to deliver new furniture though and she made it clear that they should not come back. Keep up the great videos 👍

That's great! Who is the breeder? I also have a video on making Tumeric paste. This is something that I would recommend to any dog owner. Turmeric paste is extremely good for any type of dog or cat and does the same work as joint support supplements that you buy from the shops or online. Might be a good option for you. I can guarantee you that it will definitely be cheaper! Thank you so much for your support!

Thank you so much for your kind message! ☺️

Hi, @nicolemarie3660, Thank you so much for your kind message! Those dogs are beautiful dogs to own and if you want to eventually own a Boerboel, then these dogs will be a great foundation in terms of dog ownership knowledge. Boerboels are generally also very much food motivated. They are stubborn and will push the boundaries sometimes. Especially the first 24 months. During those months you just make sure that they understand where their position is within the pack. I am sure that you will absolutely fall head over heels in love with this breed once the time comes to own one yourself. Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the Pawfextion family Nicole! 🤗

@kumetu We can not agree with you more! The Boerboel breed is of another level. The quality and temperament shines through so well. Thank you so much for your compliment! We really appreciate your comment. These girls are our foundation females, so we make sure that they are always in the best shape possible. Zuri is a direct daughter of the legendary Spitsvuur Ramkat. The highest scoring black boerboel in the history on the SABT register!

@@Pawfextion Absolutely, this video is a pleasure to watch. And you can see Ramkat in her features all day. Outstanding pedigree. Whenever I go to the vet, they say 'I wish we could keep your dogs in here all day, so we can show people what a dog is supposed to look like'. She is built very similarly to Zuri. I look forward to more of your videos..

Thank you so much for this great message! It really does make our day reading them and it also confirms that what we are doing is the right thing. Thank you so much for your support to our channel and please, if you have not done so already, subscribe to the channel. Welcome to the Pawfextion family!

@richardrampersad1654 We can't agree with you more! They are definitely all those things you wrote! Have you got one yourself? 🤗

From the research that I have done it is more around 450psi mark. There are conflicting theories about the bite force and also the age of the animal will influence the bite force. What I have also seen is that people really like to big up the Boerboel breed. If it is not the weight of their dog, then it is other aspects of the breed. However, I think it is safe to say that the Boerboel is a force to reconned with! ☺️

No, you are allowed to keep these. The dogs that are banned in the UK are the: Pit bull terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero and the XL Bully.

@littlemisst9374 Exactly! We have continues conversation about "This is your space and this is my space!" but a few moments later I don't have any blood circulation in my foot! 😂

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Thank you so much for your message! Really appreciate the comments.

Thank you so much! Keep Well! 🤗

Thank you for such a great message! You have had already such great powerful dogs before! They are amazing breeds. What we are trying to do through the Pawfextion KZbin channel is to spread sound information that is actual a true reflection of the breed and information that is truly helpful. We want to help people with their dogs and provide videos that can assist everyone on their own journey. Thank you so much again for your kind words and if you have not done so already please subscribe to the channel and become part of the Pawfextion Family! 😊

@@Pawfextion Thank you my brother and I will definitely subscribe...1❤ and blessings all around you and the family... give the dogs a big hug for me... praying u have a super blessed day my brother 🌞🌞🌞🙏🙏🙏🐕🐕🐕🐱🐰💯💯💯🤙😎

Thank you so much for your support! It is really appreciated and means a lot to us! 🤗

One love my brother and blessings all around you and the family... give the dogs a big hug for us 🐕🐕🐕🐱🐰🍍🍍🍍🌞🌞🌞💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🕊️🕊️🕊️1❤️

90% of those with bad intentions will definitely think twice before entering the property when they have seen these dogs. Criminals will have done some research prior to the actual day of the break in. However the bark that these dogs produce is of a complete different level. Both of our girls have a very deep and very intimidating bark that will happen straight away when a non member of our family is at our front door. Which is again a massive deterrent! Yes, they are very loving towards the people they know and trust. I have heard some worrying stories of Boerboels that will display an extraordinary amount of aggression towards anyone apart from the owners. You really don't want to have that!

Thank you so much for your kind message. It has really made our day! Welcome to the family and please be more than welcome to leave us many comments, we absolutely love reading and replying to them. 🤗

@@Pawfextion you're welcome 🐾 My dog and I are relaxing together right now. His name is General; he's a mix breed. His mom's a bullmastiff and his dad is 50/50 Doberman pinsher and Australian shepherd. Brindle/fawn is his color's. He's one year and three months old.

That's great! Nothing better than relaxing together with your dog. What were your reasons for picking your particular dog breed/dog?

@@Pawfextion well let's start at the beginning. 4 years to the day had passed since I'd lost my king shepherd to cancer. My heart and mind were healed and ready to become venerable once again. I couldn't afford to pay for either of my dream dogs, and my new pup was born and free of charge. Considering his genetic blood line, I chose him to love and to be loved by. God has blessed me twice in a lifetime with man's best friend.

There is a saying that says that they (dogs) choose us rather than that we choose them. There might be some truth in that! Bless you for opening up and sharing your story with us.

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Have you done one as well? I uploaded this one probably a month ago and scheduled for today but clearly great minds think a like!

@@Pawfextion Was interesting to see your take on it.

Thank you! Cheers!