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Walking Boerboels on the Frozen Lakeshore

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

I wanted to title this “Typical Canadian Boerboel Pictures” or something, but really, Southern Ontario is NOT Canada, even though some 35% of Canada’s population (off the top of my head) are crammed down around the great lakes here, which I lovingly call “Canada’s Banana Belt” after the comparably tropical weather. The rest of Canada has REAL winter, and god bless ‘em, but I’m barely able to hold it together here. :)

That said, here are some pics and vids of the dogs hanging out on the Great Lakes.

Photoshopped Winter Boerboel Pic

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Just went for a walk last weekend and took this pic which was a wonderful moment captured, but poor technically: Too dark, and slightly blurry. Thus, Photoshop to the rescue! I used the watercolour to cover up the blur, and as a side benefit it lightened up the work:

South African Boerboel

South African Boerboel

This boy is from Dopper Boerboele in South Africa, a highly recommended breeder.

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Just want to send out a happy holidays to all of you. And remember: Someone had to be there to protect the kid and those farm animals… :)

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(I feel I should explain that I’m not really all that religious — if at all — but the fundamental messages of “do unto others” that most major religions espouse is not one to argue with, and that little set of figurines has been passed down through a few generations, and I don’t have the heart to not set it up every year for the kids.)

South African Breeders

Monday, August 24th, 2009

There are a number of quite reputable Boerboel breeders in South Africa (SA). I have imported from SA, and while talking to brokers on the US/Canadian side, they seem to always assume that people getting a dog via Africa are victims of a scam. I can say that this is not the case, typically, if you buy from a reputable breeder.

Here are two breeders that I recommend, and if there are any others, feel free to add them!

Corma Buks Dopper Boerboele — A highly recommended breeder from South Africa, we have personally imported from Dopper and cannot say enough about the dedication, and quality of the breeding and dogs. This is a breeder that cares. They export to the US, Canada, Europe, etc. and are notable as one of the first breeders to do hip x-rays at 12 months, etc. before it became standard practice.
Spitsvuur Tessa Spitsvuur Boerboele — Another highly recommended South African breeder which exports to North America. –“…In the rural farm areas of our country where we live, a guard dog is a necessity. We also needed guard dogs, and the natural choice was the Boerboel.”

I have worked at length with Lukas at Spitsvuur in finding a good match for our family, and he has been professional and courteous and has delivered exactly what was promised. Thanks again, Lukas!

Ysterberg Boerboels“One of the first boerboel breeders in South Africa”

Baden BoerboelsLots of information on this site as well… “If you are considering purchasing your own boerboel, I would like to present you with as much information on the boerboel breed as you will need, to make an informed decision as to whether the boerboel is the right breed for you.”