Today we bring you a really large breed of dogs, one of those that is loved by its good character and its enormous size. It's about him boerboel, a big man of African origin who is not very well known, but who can be a great dog.
It is a molosser dog that comes from South Africa. It has other names like African Berboel or South African Mastiff. Among its ancestors there are other well-known breeds, such as the Bullmastiff, with which it has a great resemblance, and also with the Great Dane.
This dog stands out above all for its appearance, since it has a big size, being able to reach a hundred kilos. Its maintenance is quite high, because they eat 800 grams of feed a day. He has short and soft hair in various colors, with sand, red, brindle and yellowish tones, and his eyes are also in tan tones.
This dog is very good living together as a family, since he has a lot of patience and a very good character. Although it is a balanced dog, it will always need education, because its large size makes it not easy to control when walking. But it is a good dog to live with children and the elderly, with great patience and protective instincts. It is a good watchdog, being very suspicious of strangers.
The care of this dog are not very big, but he needs daily exercise so that they do not get fat and maintain his muscles. It is important that they do moderate exercise, since in excess it can tire them a lot, they are not dogs to run or they could have respiratory problems and suffocate. They should also be removed when it is not too hot for your safety. Brushing will be easy, twice a week to keep it clean and smooth. In addition, we may have to provide calcium supplements in their growth, since their large bones need strength to support their muscles.