General appearance: the Boerboel is a big, strong and sturdy dog with powerful muscles. His movements should be agile and his body should be sturdier, heavier and bigger than the boxer, but shorter in the leg than the Great Dane. The dog should not measure less (at the shoulder) than 66cm and the bitch not less than 61cm.

Character the Boerboel must be good natured - intelligent, with a steadfast, well-balanced character and loyal to his master, even if it means losing his own life. He must show good watchdog qualities from a very early age and must love all members of the family, specially the children.

For further information, please see www.boerboelclub.co.uk