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Working Group — Origin: South Africa
Boerboel
A giant-sized working-group dog known for being confident and intelligent.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 50–90 kg
- Lifespan
- 9–11 yrs
Strength
9
Stamina
6
Trainability
4
Friendliness
7
At a mid-life age of 10 years, this breed is roughly
75.2 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Giant-breed formula with controlled calcium
- Two to three smaller meals to ease digestion
- Joint-support supplement from puppyhood
What it does
- Daily walks and yard play
- Fetch in short bursts
- Casual obedience games
Habitat
Requires ample indoor and outdoor space; a large yard and cool shelter matter more than square footage indoors.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a loyal streak, this breed keeps its condition with moderate daily exertion.
Moderate exertion~92 min/day
Field note
Hailing from South Africa, the Boerboel has been recognized as part of the Working group for generations of purposeful breeding.