De rasstandaard van de Boerboel
Er bestaan verschillende organisaties die af en toe iets verschillen in standaard. De eerste organisatie die een rasstandaard opstelde was het SABT. Dit is nog steeds de meest gebruikte rasstandaard.
De gemiddelde standaard: (dit i.v.m de verschillende organisaties)
Het Algemeen Voorkomen.
- Het algemene beeld moet dat van een Boerboel zijn.
- De Boerboel is een grote, sterke, forse hond met krachtige spieren.
- Er mogen geen kenmerken van welk ander ras dan ook te zien zijn.
- Zijn bewegingen moeten vlug en lenig zijn.
- Zijn bouw moet forser, zwaarder en groter zijn dan de boxer, maar weer lager in de benen dan de Deense dog.
- De schofthoogte mag bij een reu niet lager zijn dan 66 cm en bij een teefje niet lager dan 61 cm.
Het Karakter.
- Moet een goed temperament hebben.
- Moet intelligent zijn, standvastige en moet trouw zijn aan zijn baas, zelfs wanneer zijn leven op het spel staat.
- Moet de karakteristieken van een goede waakhond bezitten van jongs af aan.
- Moet houden van alle gezins leden en moet speciaal van kinderen houden.
- Moet zelfvertrouwen bezitten.
Het Hoofd
- Moet groot en sterk zijn.
- Moet een typisch Boerboel-voorkomen hebben.
- Moet symmetrisch, gebalanseerd en in relatie zijn tot.
- Moet een rechte lijn tussen de oren hebben.
- De lengte van de neus mag bij mannelijke honden maximaal 10 cm lang zijn en bij vrouwtjes maximaal 8 cm. De neus moet recht zijn zonder dat hij omhoog loopt en moet zwart gepigmenteerd zijn en zeker niet leverkleurig.
- Het neusbeen moet recht zijn, met weinig tot geen omhooggaande lijn mag geen boxer snuit hebben.
De Ogen
- Moeten goed gevormd zijn.
- Moeten goed gepigmenteerd zijn.
- Mogen niet uitpuilen.
- Lichtbruin, geelbruin en donkerbruin zijn toegestaan. Blauw of blauwgrijs is onacceptabel.
De Oren
- Moeten gemiddeld van grootte zijn, v-vormig en goed in relatie met de rest van het hoofd.
- Moeten natuurlijk langs het hoofd hangen.
De bek
- De kaken moeten recht, sterk en breed zijn.
- De kaken moeten goed op elkaar sluiten. Ideaal is het schaargebit. De maximale afstand tussen de boven- en onderkaak mag 1 cm. zijn.
- Zowel de onder als de boven kaak moet sterk en breed aan de achterkant zijn met een kleine versmalling naar voren.
- De lippen moeten goed gepigmenteerd zijn en niet te veel afhangen, maar moeten de tanden bedekken
De Nek
- Moet sterk zijn, goed gespierd en in relatie staan met de rest van het lichaam van de hond.
- Het nekvel wat los. Zijn nek moet in een rechte lijn zijn en goed tussen de schouderbladen aanhechten.
De Romp
- De lengte van het lichaam moet in relatie staan tot de grootte van de hond.
- Het lichaam moet de balans tussen de borst en het achterlijf zijn.
De Rug
- De rug moet recht en sterk zijn, een beetje gebogen over de lendewervels is toegestaan
Het Voorlijf
- De borst moet sterk zijn, goed gespierd en breed in relatie tot de rest van het lichaam.
- De voorpoten moeten recht staan, fors en sterk zijn.
- Het losse vel vanuit de nek moet tussen de voorpoten worden gespannen, waarbij het goed uitgerekt wordt om over de brede borst te passen.
- De schouders moeten sterk, goed gespierd en soepel zijn.
- De ellebogen moeten niet naar binnen- of naar buitendraaien, zodat er in de voorpoten een comfortabele beweging kan plaatsvinden.
Het Achterlijf
- Moet sterk en gespierd zijn.
- Moet goedgevormd, recht en niet afhangend zijn.
- De achterpoten moeten fors en sterk zijn.
- De hakken mogen niet naar binnen- of naar buitengedraaid staan.
De Poten
- Moeten goedgevormde zwarte kussentjes hebben. en de poot mag niet scherp zijn.
- De poten moeten in relatie staan met de rest van het lichaam.
- Ze mogen niet naar binnen of naar buiten staan.
- De nagels moeten allen zwart zijn.
De Staart
- De staart moet oorspronkelijk gecoupeerd zijn, maar een lange staart is toegestaan.
- Het moet een eenheid vormen met de rest van de hond, moet niet te hoog of te laag staan, gebogen of schuin zijn.
De Vacht/Kleur
- De vacht moet kort en glad zijn.
- De volgende kleuren zijn toegestaan: geel (leeuw), vaal, roodbruin, bruin, grijs of brindle.
- Sinds de jaarvergadering van 2002 worden ook Bonte honden, zowel zwartbont als bruinbont aangekeurd bij SABT!!! En zijn dus ook toegestaan.
Beweging
- Moet krachtig zijn.
- De beweging moet in één lijn lopen van voor naar achter, gezien van voor of van achter.
Diskwalificaties
- Moeilijke gang.
- Te groot.
- Te zwaar.
- Te klein.
- Te licht.
- Krullen in de vacht.
- Doorgezakte rug.
- Kenmerken van andere rassen.
- Agressief van aard.
- Onhandelbaar.
- Te klein en karakterloos hoofd.
- Korte boven- en lange onderkaak. Onderbijter meer dan 1 cm.
- Levergekleurde of pigmentloze neus.
- Spitse bek.
- Blauwe ogen.
- Een of beide ogen wit.
- De borst te smal.
- O-benen.
- De voorpoten naar binnen- of naar buitengedraaid.
SABT :
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Boerboel is a big strong dog, well balanced, with good muscle development and buoyant in movement. The dog should be impressive, and imposing. Male dogs appear noticeably masculine and bitches feminine.
BALANCE
The Boerboel is a perfectly balanced dog – all parts of the body should be in proportion.
TEMPERAMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS
The Boerboel is reliable, obedient and intelligent, with a strong watch-dog instinct. It is self-assured and fearless.
THE HEAD
The head is the most important feature of the Boerboel, as it represents its total character. The head is short, broad, deep, square and muscular with well filled cheeks. The part between the eyes must be well filled.
TOP-LINE OF THE HEAD/OCCIPUT
The top of the head is broad and flat, with prominent muscle development.
FACE
The face should blend symmetrically with the head, and can be with or without a black mask.
STOP
The stop should be visible, but not prominent.
MUZZLE
The muzzle is black with large nostrils that are widely spaced.
NASAL BONE
The nasal bone is straight and parallel to the top-line of the head. It is deep, broad and it tapers slightly to the front. The nasal bone should be 8-10cm long.
LIPS
The upper lip is loose and fleshly, and should not hang lower than the lower jaw. The upper lip (beneath the muzzle) should cover the lower lip.
JAWS
The jaws (mandibles) are strong, deep and broad, and narrows slightly to the front.
TEETH
Teeth should be white, well developed, correctly spaced, a complete set (42 teeth), and should have a scissors bite .
EYES
The colour of the eyes can be any shade of brown, but darker than the pelt. Eyes Should be horizontally set. It should be broad-spaced with firm, well pigmented Eye lids.
EARS
The ears should be of medium size, v-shaped and should be in proportion to the Head. They are set fairly high and wide against the head. When the dog is Interested, the ears should form a straight line with the top of the head.
Neck
PROFILE
The neck shows a noticeable muscle curve, and is attached high at the shoulder.
LENGHT
The neck is of medium length and in proportion to the rest of the dog.
APPEARANCE
The neck is quite strong and muscular, firmly attached to the head and gradually broadens up to the point where it is attached to the shoulder. The neck, head and shoulder should from a unit.
THE SKIN OF THE NECK
The skin of the neck is loose under the throat and becomes taut between the front legs.
BODY
The body narrows slightly towards the loin .
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- TOP LINE
The top line should be straight.
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- BACK
The back is straight, broad and in proportion, with prominent back muscles and a short loin.
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- RUMP
The rump is broad and strong with good muscle development.
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- CHEST
The chest is muscular and strong. The chest should be broad and deeply set between the forelegs, with well-attached and curved ribs. The rib cage should be in proportion to the chest.
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- TAIL
The tail is attached high to the body. It should be straight and preferably short (three joints). Long tails are acceptable.
FORE-QUARTER
The forequarter is strong, muscular and in proportion to the rest of the dog.
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- SHOULDER/WITHERS
The withers should be well attached, correctly angulated and with good muscle development.
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- UPPER ARM
The upper arm should have good muscle development.
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- FRONT LEGS
The front legs should be thick, strong, muscular and should stand perfectly vertical .
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- FRONT PASTERNS
The front pasterns are short, strong and a vertical extension of the front legs and pastern joints.
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- FRONT PAWS
The front paws are big well padded and rounded and with strong dark and curved toenails. The paws should point straight forward.
HINDQUARTER
The hindquarter should be strong, firm and in proportion to the rest of the dog, with the ability for effective propulsion.
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- UPPER THIGHS
The upper thighs are broad, deep, well developed with prominent muscles.
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- SECOND THIGH/GASKIN
The second thighs should be well developed with prominent muscles.
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- KNEESTIFLE
The knees are strong, firm and correctly angulated.
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- HOCK JOINTS
The hock joints are firm with correct curving .
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- HOCKS
The hocks are relatively short, strong and thick. The hocks are parallel. (Dewclaws should not be present).
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- HIND PAWS
The hind paws are slight smaller than the front paws. They should be well padded, rounded and should point straightforward. The nails are strong dark and curved.
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MOVEMENT
Movement should be easy, smoothly powerful, by means of good propulsion of the hindquarter and parallel movement of the legs. In movement, a straight top-line should be maintained.
SKIN
The skin is thick, loose, well pigmented with moderate wrinkles.
PELT/HAIR
13.1 The pelt is short, sleek and dense.
13.2 Recognized colours are cream white, pale tawny, reddish brown, brown and all shades of brindle.
SIZE
MALE DOGS
The ideal height for a male dog is 66cm(25 inch). It can, however, be a minimum height of 60cm
and with no maximum height; as long as it is in good balance.
BITCHES
The ideal height for a bitch is 61cm (24inch). It can vary between 55 and 69cm.
GENERAL HEALTH
The Boerboel enjoys exceptional health, due to natural selection.
PIGMENTATION
The Boerboel is well pigmented, especially on the lips, paws, toenails and genitals.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
- A dog which is too small.
- A dog which is too big.
- An overly aggressive dog.
- A head which is too small and nondescript.
- Any variation of a black muzzle.
- An underbid of more than 1cm.
- A noticeable overbite.
- A narrow mouth.
- A long mouth.
- A sharp mouth.
- Blue eyes.
- Erect ears.
- A narrow chest.
- Bandy legs.
- A hollow back.
- Cows hocks.
- Sickle hocks.
- Straight hocks .
- Clumsy and unbalanced movement.
- White and piebald (prominent white on the body).
Any sign of another dog breed.
More information can be found at :
- Europe: www.sabt.info
- South Africa: www.sabt.co.za/
HBSA :
Boerboel Breed Standard
- General Appearance
The Boerboel is a big Mastiff type, sturdy and smooth coated dog. Although the Boerboel should be strong of limb and muscular, it should also be agile and buoyant in movement. The Boerboel should on no account be leggy, nor must he be too short in the leg. A Boerboel’s overall conformation should allow him to attain the highest degree of propelling power, together with the greatest length of stride that is compatible with the length of body. Weight is not a certain criterion of a Boerboel’s fitness for his work-general shape, size and contour are the main points – the dog being in proportion the main requirement. . Males should preferably weigh in excess of 50kg. , with the ideal weight being approximately 65kgs.
N.B. . Old scars and injuries, the result of work or accident, should not be allowed to prejudice a Boerboel’s evaluation, unless they interfere with its movement or with its effectiveness for work or stud. - Size, Proportion and Substance
Size In line with present day requirements, a full size, well balanced dog should ideally measure in height from the withers to the ground, 70 centimeters, but in any event should not be shorter than 60 centimeters – The bitch being proportionally shorter with an ideal height of 65 centimeters, but in any event not being shorter than 55 centimeters – height being related to weight.
Balance – This may be defined as the correct proportions of certain points, when considered in relation to certain other points. It is the keystones of a Boerboel’s anatomy. The main points for consideration are the relative proportions of skull and foreface; head and back; height at withers and length of body from shoulder point to buttock – the ideal proportion being reached when the last two measurements are almost the same (9:10 ratio) . It should be added that, although the head measurements can be taken with accuracy, the height at withers and length of back and coat are approximate, and are inserted for the information of breeders and exhibitors rather than as a hard-and-fast rule.
Proportion – In proportion, the length of back(length from point of shoulder to tail set) is not equal to distance from withers to ground, or slightly longer than tall, in a ratio of 10 to 9. The Boerboel must not evolve towards a square conformation. - Head
The head is a very important feature of the Boerboel, as it represents it’s total character. The head is short, broad, deep, square and muscular with well filled cheeks. The Boerboel should have an alert and intelligent expression. The top of the skull (occiput) is broad and flat, and from the side the muzzle and head are square. The skull must gradually decrease in width to the eyes and the stop should be visible but not prominent.
Eyes – Eye color ranges in all shades of yellow and brown, but 90% of dogs’ eye color is lighter than the pelt. The eyes should be horizontally and wide set and looking straight forward, with firm well-pigmented eyelids. Eyes should not be protruding or set too deep, and haws should not show. Blue eyes must be seen as a serious fault.(disqualification)
Ears – – The ears should be of medium size, V-shaped and of moderate thickness. The ears are set high and wide against the skull. Ears should drop side ways close to the cheek. When the dog is interested, the ears should form a straight line with the top of the skull (occiput). The ideal length is when the lower tip of the ear is in line with the eye. - Disqualification – Rose, tulip, pricked or full drop is a serious fault.
- The nasal bone is straight and as near to parallel as possible to the top line of the head, and should taper slightly from eye to muzzle, with or without a black mask. The nasal bone should be in proportion to the skull (approximately 8-10 cm long). The ratio between skull and nasal bone being 1/1.5:1
The muzzle – is black with large nostrils which are largely spaced.
Disqualification -Liver colored, white or spotted nose.Lips – the upper lip is loose and fleshy, and should not hang lower than the lower jaw. The upper lip (beneath the muzzle) should cover the lower lip
Jaws – upper and lower should be strong , broad and muscular. The jaws should not be flat or snipey.
Teeth – The teeth should be white, well developed, correctly spaced, a complete set of 42 teeth and should have a scissors bite- a bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors. Penalization – badly overshot and badly undershot – i.e. more than 1 cm. - Neck – The neck is muscular and clean in outline, with no dewlap (the skin must be loose under the throat and stretched taut between the forelegs). The neck shows a noticeable muscle curve and gradually widens toward the shoulder. The neck must be in proportion to the rest of the dog. An over long or short neck should be considered a fault.
- Body
- Forequarters – 1. Front legs are thick, strong and muscular to support overall balance of dog.. The forelegs viewed from any direction must beas straight as possible and stand perfectly vertical, without knees or feet turning either in or out.. The front pasterns should are short, strong and a vertical extension of the front legs and pastern joints. The distance from the knee (stifle) joint and pastern (wrist) joint must not be too long to ensure a well balanced dog capable of fluent movement. Shoulders should be well laid back, with good muscle development. The upper arm should have good muscle development. The chest must be strong, wide and deeply set between the fore legs, with well attached and curved ribs. The ribcage should be in proportion to the chest. The front paws are big, well padded and rounded with strong, dark and short toenails. The paws should point almost straight forward. Most large breeds’ front paws however turns slightly outward
Top line – the top line should be straight.
Hindquarters – The back is straight, broad and in proportion, with prominent back muscles and a short loin. A straight “tabletop” back is however not ideal for efficient movement, a very slight dip behind the shoulder ensuring better overall movement. The back sloping slightly toward the loin are sometimes seen in young Boerboels. The hindquarters should be firm, strong and muscular and enhance effective propulsion. The hind quarters should be free from droop or crouch. The upper and second thigh (gaskin) should also be well developed with prominent muscles. Knee (stifle) – the knees are strong, firm and correctly angulated. The hock joints are strong and firm with correct curving (45° ) , the hocks are relatively short, strong and thick. The hocks are parallel. (Dew claws , if any are generally removed) The hind paws are slightly smaller than the front paws. They should be well padded, rounded and should point straight forward. The nails are strong, dark and short. Tail – the tail is attached high to the body. It should be straight and is generally docked at three joints, however, long tails are also accepted.
Faults – a prominent dip behind the shoulder, a round back, and a sloping loin, is a sign of poor rib- and or back development. Loose shoulder blades are also considered a fault. A large male has a “saddle” behind his shoulder blades, and behind this “saddle” is a slight “dip”. This “saddle” consists of muscles. - Coat – the coat is thick, smooth, short and loose, with dark pigmentation on the skin under the hair. Moderate wrinkles on the forehead when the dog is interested. The belly and underside of the thighs should be bare. Long hair is a definite sign of another breed.
- Color – All colors are accepted, although poor pigmentation is penalized
- Gait / Movement – 1. A smooth, powerful ground-covering ability must be seen. Movement is the crucial test of conformation. The principal propulsion power is furnished by hind legs. Perfection of action being found in the Boerboel possessing long thighs and muscular second thighs well bent at the stifles. When approaching, the forelegs should form a continuation of the straight line of the front , the feet being the same distance apart as the elbows. At a trot, both front and rear legs tend to converge toward the center line of gravity. The Boerboel must show good extension both front and rear. Viewed from the side, the top line is firm and parallel to the line of motion – in other words in movement a straight top line should be maintained.
- Temperament – From past history of the Boerboel, the modern dog draws its character of indominatable courage, high intelligence, and tenacity. The Boerboel is also reliable, obedient and has a strong watchdog instinct. This coupled with its affection for its friends, and children in particular, its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability, makes it a foremost all-purpose dog. The Boerboel has a quick and intelligent mind and is easily trained. He is outgoing and shows a tremendous willingness to please. He makes an excellent family dog as well as a trustworthy hunting companion.
- Disqualifications / Penalisations
- A dog which is too small (D)
- A dog which is too big (D)
- An overly aggressive dog (D)
- A too small and nondescript head (D)
- A livered colored muzzle (D)
- An under bite more than 1 cm (P)
- A noticeable overbite (P)
- A narrow , long or sharp mouth (D)
- Blue eyes (D)
- Erect ears (D)
- A narrow chest (P)
- Bandy legs (P)
- A hollow back (P)
- Cow hocks (P)
- Sickle hocks (P)
- Clumsy and unbalanced movement (D)
- Poor pigmentation (P)
- Any sign of another dog breed (D)
EBBASA :
Breeding Standards of the South African Boerboel
- Characteristics
-The Boerboel must have a good temperament
-The Boerboel must be intelligent with a steadfast and balanced nature and be faithful to his master until death.
-The Boerboel must possess the characteristics of a good watchdog and be loving towards his owners with a special liking of children
-The Boerboel must possess good self-confidence2. General appearance
· The Boerboel must be large, solid, strong and muscled
· The Boerboel must be a well-balanced dog in all respects3. ConformationThe Head
– Must be large and strong
– Must have a typical Boerboel appearance
– Must be symmetrical and balanced in relation
– Must be flat between the ears
– The bridge of the nose of the male dogs may be a maximum length of 10cm and that of the
bitches 10cm. The nose must be straight with no upturn.The Eyes
– Must be well-formed
– Must be pigmented
– Must not bulgeThe Ears
– Must be medium and v-shaped and in relation to the rest of the head
– Must fall naturally against the headThe Mouth
– The jaw must be strong, straight and broad
– The jaws must shut well. The ideal is a scissor bite. The maximum difference allowed
between the jaws is 1cm
– The lips must be pigmented and not too fleshy and must cover the teethThe Neck
– Must be strong, muscled and in relation to the rest of the dogThe Forequarters
– The chest must be strong, muscled and broad in relation to the dog and its body
– The front legs must be straight, sturdy and strong
– The shoulders must be strong, muscled an supple
– The elbows must not stand out or bend in so that the dog has comfortable movement of his
front legsThe Body
– The length must be in relation to the size of the dog
– It must form a balance between the chest and the hindquarters
– The back must be strong and straightThe Hindquarters
– Must be strong and muscled
– The hindquarters must be well formed
– The hind legs must be sturdy and strong
– The hocks must not bend in or outThe Feet
– Must be well cushioned and not sharp
– Must be in relation to the rest of the dog
– Must not turn in or outThe Tail
Must be docked (long tails are allowed)
– It must form a unity with the dog – must not be too high or too low or too sloped or too
curvedThe Coat/Colour
– The coat must be short and smooth
– The colour of the dog must fulfil the colour requirementsMovement
– The movement of the dog must be powerful
– The movement of the dog must be in line front to rear, when seen from the front or the
rearGeneral
– The general picture of the dog must be that of a typical Boerboel
– No sign of any other breed of dog must be seen in the picture
Disqualifying Characteristics
– General Appearance
Clumsy, unbalanced appearance and/or movement
Too large and/or too heavy
Too small and/or too light
Any sign of any other breed of dog
Males over 68cm to shoulder
Males under 64cm to shoulder
Females over 66cm to shoulder
Females under 60cm to shoulder
– Aggressive Nature
Aggressive and uncontrollable when the owner handles the dog
– Head
Too small, characterless head
Short upper jaw/long lower jaw
Liver coloured or pigmentless nose
Sharp mouth
Blue eyes
– Conformation
Chest too small
Cow hocks
Bandy legs
Front legs fold in or stand out
Curly hair/long hair
Whiskers on mouth
Saddle-backed
Straight legs
– Colour
Black
Piebald
White
With one eye or both eyes white
– Deviations
Deviations from the Breed Standard should be recognised and faults and the degree thereof
will determine the penalisation