Boerboel International

Boerboel International (BI) is an international representative association of breeders, members, and Boerboel owners.[1] The Boerboel is a large, molosser species of dog which is originally from South Africa.

In early 2008, Boerboel International was formed by a group of serious Boerboel breeders who were not satisfied with the direction the leading Boerboel breeding association at the time, SABT, was taking. The Boerboel breed had been fully recognized by the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA).

Declarations

Boerboel International operates on the following principles:

BI undertakes to record data that will help the development of progeny.

Breeders' Code of Ethics and Breed Standards

Boerboel International requests that all associated members subscribe to their Breeders’ Code of Ethics as well as promote high standards among breeders and owners.[2]

The breed standard from Boerboel International is as follows:[3]

General Appearance

The Boerboel

Temperament and Character

The Boerboel

Head

Neck

Body

Chest

Lumber Region, Loin

Rump, Croup

Legs and Feet

Forelimbs

Hindlimbs

Movement

Skin

Pigmentation

Coat and Color

Size

Genitals

Faults

Disqualifications

Breed Improvement Scheme

Boerboel International also runs a Breed Improvement Scheme (BIS) that includes an appearance appraisal, a temperament test, and a health report to create a Total Production Index (TPI).[4] BI then uses this index to register dogs in an excellence register allowing the gene pool to be widened, but in a controlled manner.

Details of the BIS are as follows:

Appraisal System (Conformation and Movement)

  1. General Appearance (3)
  2. Head (4)
  3. Neck (1)
  4. Front Quarter (3)
  5. Center Piece (1)
  6. Hind Quarter (3)
  7. Movement (5)

These seven sections are measured to the Breed Standard on a scale of 3 to 5. The total value of the Appraisal System (Conformation and Movement) is rated out of 100 points but forms only 50% of the Total Production Index (TPI). The value of each section is indicated in brackets.

Temperament Test

The Temperament Test is administered by a government approved behavior/temperament testing expert in accordance with the regulations of the country in which to test is being held and is a measure of the Boerboel’s Socially Acceptable Behavior. The total value of the Temperament Test is rated out of 100 points but forms only 25% of the TPI.

Health Report

  1. Testicles and Scrotum (Males); Hyperplasia (Bitches) (5)
  2. Hip dysplasia status (PennHip, OFA, BVA, or FCI grading system[5][6][7]) (6)
  3. Elbow dysplasia status (OFA, BVA, or FCI grading system[5][6][7]) (5)
  4. Eyelids (signs of entropion or ectropion)(4)

These four sections of the health report are rated on a scale of 1 to 5. The reports on Hips and Elbows are handled on the same base as [Kennel Union of South Africa] (KUSA) and other International Canine Organizations, depending on the specific country involved. The total value of the Health Report is rated out of 100 points but forms only 25% of the TPI.

Registers

Three registers are available through Boerboel International – an acceptance register, a pet register, and an excellence register.[4] The acceptance register is open to any Boerboel with or without papers from any organization or even without origin. If no papers are available the Boerboel is assessed against the breed standard, and the dog must achieve an appraisal score of 80% to be considered suitable for breeding.

The pet register[4] is intended for owners who are interested in how well their pet conforms to the breed standard even though the animal may be neutered or the owner has no intentions of using their pet for breeding.

Entry into the excellence register[4] is based on the results of the Breed Improvement Scheme. Only Boerboels with a three generation pedigree can be included on the excellence register.

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