If you are looking to add a new South African Boerboel addition to your family the first place you should consider is a Boerboel Mastiff Rescue. Boerboel being large powerful intelligent dogs, will often end up in a shelter. Many new dog owners think that because the breeder has great control of his or her boerboel that the puppies and dogs they produce will have the same level of control. Nothing is further from the truth. Any reputable breeder will tell you expect no more out of your puppy than you are willing to train in.
Boerboels like all dogs begin learning the day they are born. Rules, limits and boundaries are set early by the mother dog. Around 8 weeks when you pick up your puppy you become its new parent. From that point on the it is the owner responsibilty to educate the puppy.
A good owner will be ready to step in and train and educate the dog. Cleary communicate to your boerboel which behaviors you deem acceptable. When you dog or puppy exhibits behaviors that you deem unnacceptable you must also clearly communicate to the dog puppy that this behavior is not appropiate. This will save you time and money in the future.
Around 8-12 month dogs experience puberty. This is the time that most dogs end up in shelters and rescues. The Boerboel beautiful magnificient is often underestimated. As a result they often end up in rescues. Our advice is to study and research the boerboel before comitting to the breed. This is the best way to prevent more boerboels ending up in rescue.