THE
CHALLENGES:
We, along with other reputable breeders have experienced a terribly high cull rate in the dogs we have imported, now over fifty percent of imports have failed to meet responsible breeding standards. Far too many Boerboels fail to measure up, suffering from many of the maladies common to large breeds. While not exclusive to Boerboels, structural and health related risks are rampant, among them Hip Dysplasia, V. Prolapse, and overall poor structure. We feel that objective standards need to be met by breeding stock to determine breed suitability. Lack of objective criteria, politics, and soaring popularity, are creating problematic concerns for the future of this breed. Many Boerboel breeders are springing up to meet the market demands, both here and abroad, and many of these breeders have no system in place, and no experience, to determine the suitability of the individual dog to become a breeder.
We, along with other reputable breeders have experienced a terribly high cull rate in the dogs we have imported, now over fifty percent of imports have failed to meet responsible breeding standards. Far too many Boerboels fail to measure up, suffering from many of the maladies common to large breeds. While not exclusive to Boerboels, structural and health related risks are rampant, among them Hip Dysplasia, V. Prolapse, and overall poor structure. We feel that objective standards need to be met by breeding stock to determine breed suitability. Lack of objective criteria, politics, and soaring popularity, are creating problematic concerns for the future of this breed. Many Boerboel breeders are springing up to meet the market demands, both here and abroad, and many of these breeders have no system in place, and no experience, to determine the suitability of the individual dog to become a breeder.
MEETING
THE CHALLENGE:
There is no easy solution to the market driven spectacle that the Boerboel breed finds itself in. We do offer our own ideas to help offset the genetic and physical weaknesses that now occur in the breed and plague many new owners.
In an effort to curb these heritable problems, we are offering a bold solution, we want to make available older, pre-evaluated, PennHIP tested pups with basic to moderate training to those who want an excellent started dog with minimal chance of later disappointment. This age group will be highly socialized, and will move into your situation with confidence. We will be glad to customize your pup's activities to match the end use training you have in mind.
There is no easy solution to the market driven spectacle that the Boerboel breed finds itself in. We do offer our own ideas to help offset the genetic and physical weaknesses that now occur in the breed and plague many new owners.
In an effort to curb these heritable problems, we are offering a bold solution, we want to make available older, pre-evaluated, PennHIP tested pups with basic to moderate training to those who want an excellent started dog with minimal chance of later disappointment. This age group will be highly socialized, and will move into your situation with confidence. We will be glad to customize your pup's activities to match the end use training you have in mind.
