Sandra Vernlund wrote 02/08/2008 07:39 PM Re: My new pup, [Re: Sarah Morris ] #179742 - 02/08/2008 07:39 PM
Sandra Vernlund Webboard User Reg: 01-22-2008 Posts: 292 Loc: South Dakota Offline	Congratulations Jennifer on your new "baby?" To be honest, I have never heard of BoerBoels before. They are beautiful dogs though! Is the breed recognized by the AKC? How big (weight) will she get? Looking at the videos (thanks Norman), they look like they could get pretty big but they sound like gentle giants. Have fun with your "little" girl. Sandy
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Will Rambeau wrote 02/08/2008 08:03 PM Re: My new pup, [Re: Sandra Vernlund ] #179744 - 02/08/2008 08:03 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	They're a breed from RSA ( South Africa ) and they're not on the AKC list ( which is usually a good thing, ask the poor Border Collie folks about that ). I've never met one that wasn't fairly aggressive, usually fear-based, so I wouldn't attach the "gentle giant" tab to them quite yet.... It's a hopeful sign that people are starting to work them, it'd be nice to see one get some type of meaningful title and establish maybe a "working lines" breeding program for the better examples that are imported here. The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Tracy R Touzjian wrote 02/08/2008 08:23 PM Re: My new pup, [Re: Will Rambeau ] #179749 - 02/08/2008 08:23 PM
Tracy R Touzjian Webboard User Reg: 07-01-2006 Posts: 252 Loc: Offline	Unfortunately there is a Boerboel group (the ABC) that is pushing for AKC recognition. They are presently accepted for recording in the FSS. Bad news, if you ask me. Will, I'm just curious.... How many BB's have you worked with. I have one I consider very stable, definitely a "gentle giant" with my family. He has never been worked any any capacity other than OB classes, and passed his CGC and USTT. I've only met a handful of other BB's besides my own. I'm just wondering if I'm one of the lucky ones.... Thanks, Tracy
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Sandra Vernlund wrote 02/08/2008 08:31 PM Re: My new pup, [Re: Tracy R Touzjian ] #179750 - 02/08/2008 08:31 PM
Sandra Vernlund Webboard User Reg: 01-22-2008 Posts: 292 Loc: South Dakota Offline	Thanks Will for the info. Did a little internet research on these "farmers dogs". Very interesting breed. Tracy, how much does yours weigh?
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Tracy R Touzjian wrote 02/08/2008 09:09 PM Re: My new pup, [Re: Sandra Vernlund ] #179755 - 02/08/2008 09:09 PM
Tracy R Touzjian Webboard User Reg: 07-01-2006 Posts: 252 Loc: Offline	Hi Sandra, He's about 135-140 lbs lean at 20 months.
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Will Rambeau wrote 02/08/2008 09:18 PM Re: My new pup, [Re: Tracy R Touzjian ] #179757 - 02/08/2008 09:18 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	Tracey, I've work eleven so far, not a whole bunch, but they're not a common dog for sure. If you're in communication with the ABC, make your views on the possibility of AKC recognition known - no need to have another breed ruined. And grats on having a stable one! Good owners deserve good dogs! The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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