Introduce Yourself!

[Marco]

Hello, and welcome!!  Don't be shy and no need for anything fancy.  Just tell us who you are, and what brings you here.  We are happy to have you share with us!

[Kent Munn]

Yeah, my Jindo has been a dream, there will never be another dog like him.  We brought him from Busan, South Korea.  He is very kind and loving but protective of his owm.  I am the only thing that matters to him on the planet.  He is just not good with other mature males.  I have 6 female boerboels available in about 8 weeks.  I am going to have them temperament tested to match them to the right home.  If you are interested let me know.  There are a lot of good breeders to choose from, we did our homework and are very happy with the dogs we have.  Keep in touch, and enjoy this great web page.

[Daniel Lomax]

Hey my name is Daniel and I live in Atlanta, Ga. Ive been watching and reading on the forum for a while now and I have already gained vital knowledge about the breed. I just recieved my pup last thursday from Tigerberg Boerboels and could not have gotten a better dog. I own a German Shepherd and love her to death but this new addition (boerboel) is blowing my mind already with his confidence, stature etc etc. Anyhow just wanted to introduce myself.

[gilbert crocker]

careful! jindo is very up.! they are used for food in korea and are very independant.

 

[Kent Munn]

My Jindo is a great loyal companion... and we have no plans on eating him any time soon.  Actually the dog used in Boshing Tang is a different breed from Jindos, albeit similar.  As you say, my dog is very independent and he is male dog aggressive, so we are careful with him.  He's extremely intelligent and obedient.  Jindos are national treasure #53 in Korea, Jindo gae means the dog from the island of Jin, they have monuments of the dog that you pass through entering the island (via bridge) and your car is checked to make sure you don't have any other dog that could change the gene pool, a very interesting breed, but enough about Jindos, this is a Boerboel site.

 

The point is, I would be very careful putting a male BB with a male Jindo, both in tact, they probably wouldn't be too friendly unfortunately.

[Robert]

@gilbert crocker  Jindos are not used for food and are considered a national treasure in Korea.  Yes, at one time, during the war when food was scarce, dogs were consumed but these days its frowned upon.  Nowadays at Boshing-tang restaurants you will not find dogs, however, goats and other small delicacies will be found on the menu...no, cats aren't on the menu either.  Anyway, I digress from the original topic which is dominant same sex dogs are hard to pair up.  

@Kent Munn Thanks for the reply.  Do you have a webpage where I can view your dogs?  Look forward to seeing some puppy pics!

[Kent Munn]

@Robert... I am on facebook, you can look me up under Kent Munn, I have lots of pics there I would love for you to see.  We have 6 females available and 1 possibly 2 males.  They sure are cute and fun to have around!  They are 9 days old and moving all over the place, what a blast!  Thank you for your response!

[Robert]

Very nice pics Kent.  The mommy looks so calm and sweet with her puppies.  Is the Brindle dog the Jindo?  Very striking brindle pattern.  Looks like you have yourself some great dogs!  Currently, I am still doing research and cannot commit to a pup, however, your feedback and advice would be great.  Do you recommend any breeders here in the US?  Best,  Rob

[Colleen Martin]

  Hi, I'm getting a BB in Sept. I've owned several Rotties, before and I just lost my 2 girls last month 2 weeks apart. I'm reading up on BB's, as much as I can!!!

[Bob Ovodock]

Colleen, sorry to hear about your Rotties.  I have owned several Rottweilers, they are special dogs.  Currently, I have a male Boerboel puppy.  I have owned him since December, he just turned 8 months.  I am no expert on the Boerboel, being this is my first one - but, I will share my comparisons to a Rottweiler.  A Boerboel is a bigger, stronger dog than a Rottweiler.  I find both to be very intelligent, the Boerboel a little more stubborn (at times).  The Boerboel loves his Family as much as a Lab, they LOVE personal attention.  He loves his Family, and needs to be with them all the time.  If you leave a room, he will follow.  Basically, he is a loving dog like a Lab in a Boerboel body.  He is good with other dogs, and is good with people.  He still is young, but I find him more weary of people (especially on first encounters) than my Rotties ever were.  The coat of a Boerboel is short like a Doberman, unlike the Rottie coat.  (Won't be seeing the shedding the Rotties gave you at times).  I love my Boerboel, and am very happy with my decision to get one.  Are there negatives?  Of course - no dog is perfect.  If he gets excited with food, here comes some drool.  Nothing outrageous, but it's there.  When he takes a drink of water, it will be messy!  Anyways, we love him and would certainly have another.  Just remember, this is my first Boerboel - I'm only giving you my 6 months of experience opinion.

[Colleen Martin]

  Hi Bob, thank you...it was devastating loosing my 2 girls 2 weeks apart! I've had Rotties, for 20 ty yrs. So I'm not a novice to a big breed of dog. But getting a Boerboel, will be a new ball game for me. I'm getting a female and I'm very excited to say the least. I have been researching about them for 6 months or so and I'm trying to learn everything I can about this breed. I've read that many people compare a BB, to a Rott. I have also read what you are telling me in your post.... Socializing and love is a big key in training of this type of breed. I have read that over and over in posts! I have been retired now for 2 yrs. so I will have much more time to put into this girl. Even tho I did put allot of training into all of my Rotts. I have already checked into some trainers also. No one around here has even heard of a Boerboel!!! LOL

[Dan Pross]

Hi Colleen and Bob
My experience is similar to Bobs.

I used to own a rottweiler - which died 15 years ago.

I now own a 7 months old male boerboel.

It is very early days to make comparisons as the boerboel is still very much a pup.

Size wise, he is definitely going to be bigger than my rott was - something  like 120 pounds already at 7 months.

Temperament wise he is fine with other dogs and seems to love people too.

He is very welcoming of invited visitors - but is very impressive in his guard reaction if he hears anything outside.

Do far easy to train in basics - but I agree with Bob that they are stubborn.  He does undertsand and obey - but you get the definate impression that he is weighing all his options before he commits to do anything (especially "come") :-)

My rott was I think unusually aggressive even as a pup and far more intimidating than my boerboel pup - although I am very much aware that the boerboel is a slow maturer - and he is already a good guard.

The main difference ofr me so far is that I can leave invited guests in the room with the boerboel with confidence (at the moment).

You could never have risked this with the rott , who would have tried to get through doors at people and even put his head through a window once trying to get at a guest.

Although I loved my rott - although nobody else did :-), I actually prefer the boerboel temperament as it is so far.

I would stress though that I am following all the advice on socialising etc that is given just in case his character "hardens" as he matures.

I wouls also say that "play biting" has to be a big NO from the start.  Whether he is trying on a little dominance or just playing , the puppy teeth are very sharp and the adult ones he has now are no more comfortable to the flesh :-)

I hope that is some help.

Bob Ovodock said:

Colleen, sorry to hear about your Rotties.  I have owned several Rottweilers, they are special dogs.  Currently, I have a male Boerboel puppy.  I have owned him since December, he just turned 8 months.  I am no expert on the Boerboel, being this is my first one - but, I will share my comparisons to a Rottweiler.  A Boerboel is a bigger, stronger dog than a Rottweiler.  I find both to be very intelligent, the Boerboel a little more stubborn (at times).  The Boerboel loves his Family as much as a Lab, they LOVE personal attention.  He loves his Family, and needs to be with them all the time.  If you leave a room, he will follow.  Basically, he is a loving dog like a Lab in a Boerboel body.  He is good with other dogs, and is good with people.  He still is young, but I find him more weary of people (especially on first encounters) than my Rotties ever were.  The coat of a Boerboel is short like a Doberman, unlike the Rottie coat.  (Won't be seeing the shedding the Rotties gave you at times).  I love my Boerboel, and am very happy with my decision to get one.  Are there negatives?  Of course - no dog is perfect.  If he gets excited with food, here comes some drool.  Nothing outrageous, but it's there.  When he takes a drink of water, it will be messy!  Anyways, we love him and would certainly have another.  Just remember, this is my first Boerboel - I'm only giving you my 6 months of experience opinion.

[Dan Pross]

Hi

I am Danny from the UK.

I have a 7 month male boerboel pup.

Have owned a rottweiler in the past.

Very happy with the boerboel breed so far and wish I had discovered it sooner.

As I type, I don't have to look to tell you that he is currently fast asleep, flat on his back  with all 4 legs in the air :-)