Boerboel

Boerboel
Boerboel
Other names	South African Mastiff
Origin	South Africa
Foundation stock	mastiffs, bulldogs, Boer Dog
Height
Traits
Height	61–69 cm (24–27 in)
	Males
	Females
Weight	68–91 kg (150–200 lb)
Coat	short, smooth
Colour	any shade of red, brown, yellow (fawn), brindle; also black (SABBS only)
Kennel Union of Southern Africa
Kennel club standards
Kennel Union of Southern Africa	standard
South African Boerboel Breeders' Society	standard
Notes	not recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale
	Dog (domestic dog)

The Boerboel (pronounced [ˈbuːrbul]) 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.^[4]^[5]

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