Boerboel breed standards compared
Each column is one club's published standard. An empty cell means the club says nothing on that point in our records.
Clubs compared: AKC, UKC.
Size
| Measure | AKC | UKC |
|---|---|---|
| WysokoĆÄ w kĆÄbie, male | 61â68.6 cm | 66 cmunder 58.4 cmDyskwalifikujÄ ce |
| WysokoĆÄ w kĆÄbie, female | 55.9â63.5 cm | 61 cmunder 53.3 cmDyskwalifikujÄ ce |
| Stosunek wysokoĆci do dĆugoĆci | 0.9 | 0.9â0.9 |
Conformation
| Form | AKC | UKC |
|---|---|---|
| ZgryzZgryz noĆŒycowy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âIdeally the dog should have a scissors biteâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âmeet in a scissors biteâ) |
| ZgryzPrzodozgryz | Alternatywne (âAn under bite of up to 1/4 inch is acceptableâ) | Alternatywne (âA slightly undershot bite is permissibleâ) |
| ZgryzTyĆozgryz | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âDisqualifications - over biteâ) | Wada (âAn undershot or overshot bite of such extent that it impairs healthâ) |
| ZgryzKrzywy zgryz | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âwry mouth, prick earsâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âDisqualification: Wry mouthâ) |
| UzÄbieniePeĆne uzÄbienie | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âcomplete dentition preferredâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âA full complement of strong, correctly spaced teethâ) |
| Noszenie uszuWiszÄ ce (opadajÄ ce) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âV shaped, hanging forward, medium leatherâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âcarried close to the head. V shapedâ) |
| Noszenie uszuStojÄ ce (sterczÄ ce) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âwry mouth, prick earsâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âDisqualifications: Prick ears. Semi-erect earsâ) |
| Noszenie uszuPĂłĆstojÄ ce | No ruling | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âDisqualifications: Prick ears. Semi-erect earsâ) |
| Osadzenie uszuWysokie | No ruling | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âSet widely apart at the highest points at the sides of the skullâ) |
| DĆugoĆÄ szyiĆrednia | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe neck is powerful, of medium lengthâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âis of medium length, powerful and with an arched crestâ) |
| Linia grzbietuPozioma | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe topline is firm and levelâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âwith a level, straight-appearing toplineâ) |
| Klatka piersiowaSzeroka | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe chest is broad, deep and wide with well-sprung ribsâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe chest is deep and broadâ) |
| Klatka piersiowaGĆÄboka | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe chest is broad, deep and wide with well-sprung ribsâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe chest is deep and broadâ) |
Markings
| Marking | AKC | UKC |
|---|---|---|
| Maska | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âhowever, the black mask is desirableâ) | Alternatywne (âA black mask is optional.â) |
| Ćata na piersi | Alternatywne (âLimited clear white patches on the legs and the fore chest are permissibleâ) | Alternatywne (âa white chest that can extend to a white collarâ) |
| Znaczenia irlandzkie | Alternatywne (âbrindle in any accepted color and Irish Markedâ) | No ruling |
| Nakrapianie | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âticking or spots within the white to be disqualifiedâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âTicking on any basic breed standard color.â) |
| Plamki | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âticking or spots within the white to be disqualifiedâ) | Alternatywne (âwhite spots on a brown (tan, red), fawn or brindle dogâ) |
| Ćysina | No ruling | Alternatywne (âwith a white blazeâ) |
| KoĆnierz | No ruling | Alternatywne (âa white chest that can extend to a white collarâ) |
| Skarpetki | No ruling | Alternatywne (âand white feet and legsâ) |
Cropping, docking and other procedures
| Procedure | AKC | UKC |
|---|---|---|
| Kopiowanie ogona | Alternatywne (âThe tail may be docked or left undocked, both being equivalentâ) | Alternatywne (âno dog in any UKC event shall be penalized for a full tailâ) |
| UsuniÄcie wilczych pazurĂłw | Alternatywne (âFront dewclaws may be removedâ) | Alternatywne (âRemoval of dewclaws is preferred but not mandatoryâ) |
The law on these procedures differs by country. A listing here says nothing about whether one is legal where you live.
Boerboel colors and patterns
What each club's breed standard says about every Boerboel color and pattern. Point at a ruling to see the club's own wording.
Breed standards describe the Boerboel in BiaĆy, BrÄ zowy, Czerwony, Kremowy i PĆowy. Standard patterns: Jednolity, PrÄgowany, Ćaciaty i Odwrotnie prÄgowany.
| Color or pattern | AKC | UKC | KUSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiaĆy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âLimited clear white patches on the legs and the fore chest are permissibleâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âPiebald white spots on a brown (tan, red), fawn or brindle dogâ) | Wada (âIrish markings ... should be discriminated against in the show ringâ) |
| BrÄ zowy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âBrownâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âAll shades of brown (tan, red)â) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of red, brown, yellow (fawn)â) |
| Czerwony | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âRedâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âAll shades of brown (tan, red)â) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of red, brown, yellow (fawn)â) |
| Kremowy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âCreamâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of red, brown, yellow (fawn)â) |
| PĆowy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âFawnâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âfawnâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of red, brown, yellow (fawn)â) |
| Czarny | DyskwalifikujÄ ce | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âSolid blackâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âA piebald or black dogâ) |
| Niebieski | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âBlue colored (Powder Coat) dogsâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âDilute/powder and solid blue colored dogsâ) | Nieuznawane |
| WÄ trobiany | DyskwalifikujÄ ce | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âLiver color on any basic breed standard colorâ) | Nieuznawane (âOnly dogs with black eumelanin pigmentation are acceptableâ) |
| Patterns | |||
| Jednolity | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âRed, Brown, Reddish Brown, Fawn, Creamâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âAll shades of brown (tan, red) or fawnâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of red, brown, yellow (fawn)â) |
| PrÄgowany | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âBrindleâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âBrindle a color pattern with irregular, apparent vertical lines of only black hairâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âbrindleâ) |
| Ćaciaty | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âPiebaldâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âPiebald white spots on a brown (tan, red), fawn or brindle dogâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âA piebald or black dogâ) |
| Odwrotnie prÄgowany | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âBrindleâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âBrindle a color pattern with irregular, apparent vertical lines of only black hairâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âbrindleâ) |
| TrĂłjbarwny | No ruling | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âTri-colorâ) | Nieuznawane |
| Dereszowaty | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âticking or spots within the white to be disqualifiedâ) | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âTicking on any basic breed standard colorâ) | Nieuznawane |
| Z podpalaniem | No ruling | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âBlack and tan dogsâ) | Nieuznawane (âNo other colours or colour patterns and tan markings are acceptableâ) |
| Color or pattern | AKC | UKC | KUSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrÄ zowy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of brown (preferably darker than the coat) are acceptableâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âShades of brown preferredâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âall shades of brown (preferably darker than the pelt) are acceptableâ) |
| CiemnobrÄ zowy | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âpreferably dark brownâ) | No ruling | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âpreferably dark brownâ) |
| ƻóĆty | Wada (âYellow (bird of prey) eyesâ) | No ruling | No ruling |
| Niebieski | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âBlue eye(s)â) | No ruling | DyskwalifikujÄ ce (âBlue eyesâ) |
| Color or pattern | AKC | UKC | KUSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czarny | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âThe nostrils are completely blackâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âNose leather is blackâ) | Zgodne ze wzorcem (âOnly dogs with black eumelanin pigmentation are acceptableâ) |
What the rulings mean
- Zgodne ze wzorcem
- Described by the club's breed standard.
- Wada
- Named by the club's breed standard as a fault: the animal can be shown but is penalized.
- DyskwalifikujÄ ce
- The club's breed standard disqualifies an animal of this color or pattern.
- Nieuznawane
- The club does not accept this color or pattern for the breed.
Color changes
How a Boerboel's colors can change over its life.
BiaĆychanges toDereszowaty
SierĆÄ Â· Z wiekiem · from 2 weeks
Czarnychanges toZimowy nos
Nos · Z porÄ roku · can change back
Czarnychanges toRĂłĆŒowy
Nos · Z porÄ roku · can change back
Sources
Each ruling comes from the club's published breed standard or color list.