THE CHARACTER OF THE HISTORICAL BOERBOEL OF SOUTHERN AFRICA.
A cranky, temperamental god that stays surly after being reprimanded is not a boerboel. A boerboel should be purchased for his good and consistent character. This should always be his most important quality. Your boer boel should be your best friend. He should know what you are thinking, when you feel threatened, and whether you approve or disapprove of a stranger and behave accordingly. These traits should be recognisable from puppy-hood. He should with a growl be able to tell you that “I am here, always” “I will guard you with my life”. If you allow him to attack, he will growl like a lion and fight.
Aristotle named the forefathers of this dog “Leontix” “Sons of lions” the Romans also apparently believed that these dogs were obtained by crossing a dog with a lion.
During the day the boer boel was expected to accompany children to the bush to guard livestock and be able to protect them against all dangers that may threaten them. At night he should lie in front of the fire and protect the whole family against anything that may be lurking in the dark.
All these qualities can be expected from a boerboel and with sufficient love and attention your boer boel can become a "wonderdog". This can not be attained if it is locked in a cage, mistreated and only given food for survival.
It is important that it is provided with clean and fresh water throughout the day especially during summer.
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