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The Boerboel originated in
- South Africa
- England
- Egypt
- Italy
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In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Boerboel has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- Bullmastiff
- Great Dane
- Boxer
- Cane Corso
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Boerboel has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of the following breeds: 1. BullMastiff- 2. Bulldog- 3. Mastiff </div>
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As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Boerboels?
- 23 mph
- 18.6 mph
- 20.86 mph
- 25.12 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The American Kennel Club (AKC) Conducts Dog Racing Trials each December in Orlando, FL. called the Fast CAT Invitational. This is a 100 yard race where dogs run individually chasing a lure. The average running speed by Boerboel's is almost 23 mph. The fastest recorded speed by a Boerboel was by a dog named A Lonestar Mowadi at 27.82 mph! </div>
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What does the word “Boerboel” translate to?
- Farmer’s dog
- Strong guardian
- South African Mastiff
- Brave protector
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Boerboel gets its name straight from its job description. "Boer" is Afrikaans/Dutch for "farmer," and "boel" roughly means "dog" — so the whole word basically means "farmer's dog." These pups were bred in South Africa to do exactly that: hang around the homestead, guard the family, and keep an eye on the livestock. So yeah, it's less "fancy royal title" and more "hey, that's the farm dog." </div>
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According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Boerboel rank in working/obedience intelligence?
- 72
- 55
- 62
- 94
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the Landmark Book entitled, "The Intelligence of Dogs", professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. In his book, the Boerboel/Mastiff ranks 72nd out of 138 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 80 to 100 repetitions and obey first commands less than 25% of the time. This puts them in the "lowest working and obedience intelligence" category. In contrast, the most intelligent breeds will learn the same command in 5 repetitions or less! </div>
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Which of the following colors does NOT meet breed standard for the Boerboel?
- black
- red
- cream
- brown
Question of
Who were the two men credited with saving the Boerboel from extinction in the 1980s?
- Lucas van der Merwe and Jannie Bouwer
- Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu
- Pieter Kruger and Hendrik Botha
- Jan Smuts and Louis Botha
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> By the early 1900s, the Boerboel was nearly extinct. In the 1980s, Lucas van der Merwe and Jannie Bouwer traveled thousands of kilometers across South Africa searching for remaining dogs of the breed. They were able to register 72 canines, and in 1983 they established the South African Boerboel Breeders Association (SABBA) to preserve and standardize the breed. SABBA became the primary registry for Boerboels, and later organizations such as the Boerboel Breeders Society of South Africa (BBSSA) and the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) also became involved in breed recognition. </div>
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The Boerboel is banned in all of the following countries EXCEPT:
- Germany
- Bermuda
- France
- Qatar
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Boerboel faces bans or strict restrictions in several countries due to its size and strong guarding instincts. France, Bermuda, and Qatar all ban the breed outright — Bermuda and Qatar prohibit ownership completely, while France has a full ban in place. Germany, however, is not on the list of countries with Boerboel bans. So if you were hoping to take your Boerboel on a German vacation, that's one destination that won't turn you away! </div>
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Because of their rapid growth rate and massive, heavy-boned structure, Boerboels are especially susceptible to which condition?
- Wobbler Syndrome
- Hip dysplasia
- Hyperuricosuria
- Bloat
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Boerboels grow fast and are built heavy, and that combination puts extra strain on their developing spines. Wobbler Syndrome occurs when the vertebrae in the neck compress the spinal cord, leading to a wobbly, uncoordinated gait (especially in the hind legs), neck pain, and a tendency to hold the head low. It's worth noting that Boerboels are also prone to hip dysplasia and bloat — but those conditions aren't specifically linked to the rapid growth rate and heavy-boned structure the way Wobbler Syndrome is. </div>
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The FCI does NOT recognize the Boerboel.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The FCI does not currently recognize the Boerboel, and it comes down to a political and legal stalemate in South Africa. The country's FCI member, the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA), and the legally designated breed custodian, the South African Boerboels Breeders' Society (SABBS), don't see eye to eye — largely over black Boerboels, which SABBS recognizes under South African law but KUSA rejects. Since South African law allows only one society to manage the breed (SABBS), and the two organizations won't cooperate, KUSA can't submit or endorse the breed to the FCI. As a result, the Boerboel has no FCI standard number and appears on neither the definitive nor provisional FCI lists — the number "343" that often gets cited actually belongs to the Cane Corso. </div>

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The Boerboel originated in

In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Boerboel has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Boerboels?

What does the word “Boerboel” translate to?

According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Boerboel rank in working/obedience intelligence?

Which of the following colors does NOT meet breed standard for the Boerboel?

Who were the two men credited with saving the Boerboel from extinction in the 1980s?

The Boerboel is banned in all of the following countries EXCEPT:

Because of their rapid growth rate and massive, heavy-boned structure, Boerboels are especially susceptible to which condition?

The FCI does NOT recognize the Boerboel.

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