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Date Posted: 05:23:24 12/17/10 Fri
Author: Carrie
Subject: Re: Boerboel vs. Rottie re; temperament
In reply to: Gennifer 's message, "Re: Boerboel vs. Rottie re; temperament" on 20:00:07 12/16/10 Thu

Wobbler's is another disease that more than likely has genetic components and is found in BB's. The BB type is not the same as the late-onset disease found in Dobermans, but more similar to the one that happens early in Danes. Another thing you might want to consider in checking temperaments, is to find out how the breeder's dogs act in public, away from home. There could be a big difference in nerve and stability when they are not in their home environment. Good luck getting the temperament you are hoping for, it's tough when there are generations of SA dogs from some kennels that never gave a thought to proper temperament, and who just bred anything that matched the standard as far as conformation. That was all they could judge on their dogs...when they are kenneled 24/7 it's not possible to know how they behave in different situations. If the dogs barked and growled at strangers from their cages, they considered them having the proper "guard" temperament. At least as far as my boy is concerned, a lot of his aggressive behavior is based on fear. He is way too sharp and over-reactive. If something makes him nervous or suspicious (and it doesn't take much,) his reaction is immediately aggression. Would he really back it up with a bite? I don't know and don't want to find out. But it is very difficult to live with, and I have to put a lot of thought into managing him. There is so much "hype" floating around about BB's that's it's hard to separate fact from fiction! Best of luck with your search...I love my boy, but whew, it's been tough go with him.

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  • Re: Boerboel vs. Rottie re; temperament -- Kristine, 08:22:52 12/17/10 Fri
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