Suid Kaap Boerboele

Unistel Medical Laboratories (Pty) Ltd. (UML) was founded in 1999 and is a dedicated human and animal genetics testing centre located at De Tijger Business Park, Parow North in the Western Cape, South Africa. UML offers a complete genetic testing service to physicians, patients and clients. All staff members are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical and animal genetic services possible. Animal Genetics DNA technologies have revolutionised modern science in many ways. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the hereditary material in all living organisms from bacteria to animals and humans, controls and directs all the functions of a living organism. Many techniques have been developed to understand and manipulate DNA for…

When it comes to dogs, the Boerboel is as proudly South African as biltong, vuvuzelas and braais. It has been around for hundreds of years and is believed to be related to the Bullmastiff – although the dog’s breeding history remains largely unknown. What we do know, however, is that it was bred to protect farmlands, which is clear from the dog’s large, muscular build. Read more here: https://www.jockdogfood.co.za/know-your-breed-boerboel/

For successful training, practice the following basic training steps with your puppy every day. Keep training sessions short. Your puppy will see everything as a game, so keep him stimulated by changing what he’s learning. Do each command for about five minutes and come back to it whenever you can. Practice the commands in lots of different places — in the living room, garden, hall or kitchen, even out on walks — so that he gets used to responding to you in all sorts of situations. You can use the click technique to help with other aspects of your puppy’s training, such as encouraging him to stand still for grooming…

“We reserve the right not to let our puppies go to countries where dogs are used for food or fighting, either legally or illegally or where there is not a longstanding culture of true pet ownership unless we know the owners personally and have certain guarantees from them. These countries include but are not limited to: Nigeria, Angola, China, Korea, Pakistan, DRC and Afghanistan.”

The South African Boerboel Breeders’ Society (SABBS), breeders’ society for the Boerboel – a declared South African landrace. SABBS is the only organisation authorised in terms of the SA Animal Improvement Act, No. 62 of 1998 (AIA) to officially register Boerboels. As legally registered custodian of the Boerboel dog breed, SABBS is responsible for the standards that govern identification, recording, evaluation and improvement of the breed. SABBS became operational in September 2014. Already, more than 650 Boerboel breeders and owners worldwide have joined SABBS. Persons interested in this unique dog breed are advised to insist on verification of the status of members and registration status of any dog offered as…