The Boerboel, is a Mastiff-like dog native to South Africa where these large dogs were bred to work on farms and as guard dogs. Translated, their name means "farm dog." They are very impressive looking dogs, and although imposing, they boast of being gentle giants as long as they are well socialised and properly trained from a young age. For this reason, they are definitely not a good choice for first-time owners. However, the Boerboel is a good choice for someone who is familiar with the needs and training requirements of the breed or this type of very large Mastiff dog and who has enough indoor and outdoor space for them to roam freely.
Read our Boerboel Buying Advice page for information on this dog breed.

Boerboel
Sadly need to rehome Nala, a beautiful Boerboel 8m old pup, my new job requires travel and we sadly can't commit to being present for her. She's very friendly and been raised in a loud house with 3 k

Boerboel & Cane Corso Hybrid
This is torvi she’s a mastiff x was born feb/march 2025 She’s around 45 kg and still has a lot of growing to do. She’s a very loving beautiful and none aggressive dog that is trained to sit, give p
Yes, Boerboels are legal in the UK and are not included in the list of banned breeds under the UK Dangerous Dogs Act or its recent amendments. While they are powerful mastiff-type dogs, they are not subject to breed-specific legislation in the UK. However, owners must always ensure their Boerboel is under proper control to comply with legal requirements.